Clyde Nettles

Every Summer & Fall, we can all look forward to vacations, football season, a new school year and more. However one thing we don't look forward to, is another devastating hurricane season. All of us at Clyde Nettles want to keep you well informed, so you can remain prepared and safe heading into the 2019 hurricane season. Check out the predictions and preparedness tips below! Hurricane Season: Quick Facts The season goes from June 1st through November 30th  Areas included: Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea Hurricanes are rated 1-5 depending on the intensity of sustained winds Category 3 or higher is considered a major hurricane with a potential for a large amount of damage (wind gusts in excess of 110 mph) Hurricanes are named from six rotating lists updated by the World Meteorological Organization. Storm names are retired only when they are particularly deadly or costly. Know the difference between a 'WATCH' and a 'WARNING' A...

“The Roof, The Roof, The Roof Is On Fire!” Please don’t let your Independence Day activities end up with you singing this popular 90's dance song. Fireworks are a fabulous way of celebrating Independence Day, and we all know that children love seeing them. However they can be a very dangerous liability to your roof and home. If you plan on setting off any airborne fireworks this July 4th, please keep a few things in mind: Many times, when fireworks “land” they are still burning. Asphalt shingles may help protect your roof, but not if they are older, possibly damaged or missing (think about the recent storms) Under the asphalt shingles, lies very flammable felt paper and wooden framework And last but not least, fireworks can sometimes go awry and not go in the direction they were pointed to at all Don’t worry though; you can certainly take precautions. Here are some suggestions to keep your roof safe: Inspect your roof prior to July 4th hazards (and repair an...

South Carolina Residents: It's HOT . As we approach Memorial Day Weekend, we are expected to hit high temperatures that will match or break records dating as far back as the inception of our own company, 1950.  And it's only May. Let that sink in. We’ve still got June, July, August and most of September to endure sweltering heat, humidity, and scorching sunshine. While you’re (hopefully) sitting inside in the AC, or on the lake enjoying the summer, remember that your roof is taking the full force blunt trauma known as “Summertime in South Carolina.” Now that we’ve got that warning over with, let’s take a look at the three main ways this heat can lead to damaged roofs. We want to make sure you’re informed about how to make the right decisions about your most valuable investment: your home. 1. Flashing Flashing is the roofing around the chimney, pipes or vents that protrude from your roof. In the summer, hot temperatures can cause wood roof rafters, roofing joists and ro...

If you’ve been thinking about a new roof, YOU NEED TO ACT NOW. Almost all shingle distributors will have price increases by May 1st, 2018. This will increase material costs of up 13% for your new roof!   This is not a sales gimmick, these are hard facts. If you lock in the purchase of your roof with Clyde Nettles now, we will get your shingle order placed before the increase and you can SAVE UP TO 13%! Here are the factors causing the increase: Rising asphalt costs Rising labor costs Supply issues/shortages Strong demands across the country Time is crucial. You must act before May 1 st . We need to get your order placed immediately. Please contact us as soon as possible for a FREE estimate. Once the contract is signed, we’ll order your shingles BEFORE the price increase (if it is before May 1st, 2018). Don’t put off those roof repairs This also applies to all ROOF REPAIRS. Due to the material cost increase, repair costs...

The Best in Quality Roofing? We Nailed It. At Clyde Nettles, we stand behind our craftsmanship. We believe if you pay for a roof for your home or business, you should be getting top quality – and piece of mind for years to come. Being a locally owned and family operated company since 1950, we take pride in treating our clients like family and provide them the work they deserve. In addition to our 68+ plus years of experience, here's one more way we make sure our roofs are BETTER: Clyde Nettles Uses Only Hot Dipped Galvanized Roofing Nails These hot dipped galvanized nails are STANDARD ISSUE on all of our roof replacements. These nails have proven to hold up to rain, moisture and rust for years after installation. Using a higher quality nail means your roof will last a lot longer. This is just one of the ways we reinforce our quality craftsmanship and stand behind our work. Compare to: Electrogalvanized Roofing Nails (most other roofing companie...

The 2018 Home & Garden Show, sponsored by Clyde Nettles! The weekend was gorgeous – and we enjoyed visiting with everyone that stopped by our tent at the 2018 Home & Garden Show. In addition to giving away a FREE Yeti cooler (see winner below), we also had tons of Clyde Nettles merchandise to hand out, including balloons, mobile phone pop-sockets, cloth bags, pocket knives, pens and more. Plus we were extremely excited to show off our new shingle display, in addition to our new logo and branded image! Thursday night (opening night for exhibitors), we featured live music from Trent Jeffcoat, who is always a crowd pleaser with his blend of classic rock and country music. On Saturday, the wonderful officers of LIVE PD were at the show, taking pictures with fans and answering all types of “unique” questions (if you haven't seen the show, we highly recommend it!)  On the Monday after the show, we drew the winner of the Clyde Nettles Yeti Cooler – special congratula...

Winner, Best Roofing Company 2018! Clyde Nettles, South Carolina’s most trusted roofing, restoration and painting company, is very proud to announce our most recent award – “Best Roofing Company” by the readers of Lexington Life Magazine! As a locally owned and family operated business, this award means much more to us. We are highly active in the community, and treat the people of Lexington as family and friends. Just last year in addition to sponsoring the Lexington High School band and Gilbert Little League Football, we also contribute to PattyPacks.org , a local non-profit organization that helps families who experience the challenges of pediatric hospitalizations.  In addition to being actively involved in our community, we believe in providing our clients with top quality craftsmanship – which has in turn has earned us the reputation as “South Carolina’s most trusted roofing, restoration and painting company.” Clyde Nettles has been in business since 1950 and...