Q: What do you love most about Blanchard?
We love Blanchard. It’s where we’ve raised our kids and grandkids. The football games, wrestling matches, and parades are all part of what makes this town special, but our favorite thing is the people. Blanchard has a true sense of community and neighbors who genuinely care about each other. The town has grown over the years, and we’re excited to welcome new families who share those values.
Q: Can you share a roofing issue that surprised a homeowner?
One recent example involved a homeowner named Nick who moved to Blanchard and quickly fell in love with the community. He noticed that certain areas of his home were difficult to keep cool during the summer, even though the house wasn’t very old. After a detailed inspection, we found that the roof itself wasn’t the only issue. The attic ventilation system had multiple problems that were restricting airflow.
Q: What did you do to fix the problem?
We installed additional high-flow vents in strategic locations and cleared and adjusted the intake ventilation. Proper ventilation is critical because it allows hot air to escape from the attic while bringing in cooler air from below. Many homeowners don’t realize how much ventilation affects comfort, energy efficiency, and the lifespan of a roof.
Q: Did the homeowner notice a difference?
Absolutely. We expected an improvement, but even we were surprised by how significant it was. Nick later told us that his electric bill dropped dramatically and the rooms that had always been hard to cool became comfortable and enjoyable again. It was a great reminder that roofing is about more than shingles. The entire roofing system, including ventilation, matters.
Q: What should homeowners look for when hiring a roofer?
Who you hire matters far more than most people realize. A roof is a system, not just a surface. Proper inspection, ventilation design, installation, and long-term performance all work together. Choosing an experienced contractor who understands those details can make a huge difference in comfort, energy costs, and roof longevity.
Q: Why does experience matter?
We’ve been roofing in this area since 1964, and that experience has taught us how Oklahoma weather, ventilation, and construction methods interact over time. We’re passionate about what we do and grateful to serve a community we love.
Q: Final advice for homeowners?
If your home is difficult to keep cool, your energy bills seem unusually high, or you simply have questions about your roof, don’t assume it’s normal. A professional inspection can identify issues that aren’t visible from the ground. Sometimes a ventilation correction can make a remarkable difference.
Expert Contributor Ten Arrows Roofing & Construction — Proudly serving Blanchard and surrounding communities since 1964.
Any content, resident submissions, guest columns, advertisements, and advertorials are not necessarily endorsed by or represent the views of Best Version Media LLC (BVM) or any municipality, homeowners associations, businesses, or organizations that this publication serves. BVM is not responsible for the reliability, suitability, or timeliness of any content submitted, inclusive of materials generated or composed through artificial intelligence (AI). All content submitted is done so at the sole discretion of the submitting party.
