FALL 2011

RR

OOF EPORT
N EWS Y OU C AN U SE A ROUND Y OUR H OME

Just How Much Extra Money Are You Wasting?

all means many things. It means the weather has cooled and the holidays are not far away. It also means that its almost time to close up your home and turn your furnace on full blast. As your furnace pumps out warm air to keep your family warm and cozy, it also means your utility bills are climbing. There are many things to enjoy about the fall, but increased bills are not one of them. Each year utility bills seem to get larger and larger. However, did you know that you can do something to control your energy bills? You dont have to resign to paying high bills to keep your home comfortable and warm! Theres something you can do! Be mindful of turning off lights as youre leaving a room or appliances after youre done using them. But theres more that can be done. Of those huge bills, approximately 20% can be attributed to heating water and another 10% to 30% can be attributed to lighting and running appliances. A whopping 50% to 70% of your monthly energy bill comes directly from running your furnace! Think of the money you could save if you discovered a way to reduce the amount of energy your furnace consumed! You can by adding insulation to your attic!

THE

With added insulation, you could save hundreds on utility bills each year.

Inside This Issue

Fall Trivia (Page 2) Help Those Who Protect Our Country (Page 2) 10 Inexpensive Fall Activities (Page 2) Fall Recipe: Double-Layer Pumpkin Cheesecake (Page 3) Fall Word Search! (Page 3) From the Top (Page 4)

Unless your home was constructed with special attention to energy efficiency, it could probably use additional insulation. Most existing homes in North America are not insulated to the best level. In fact, before the energy crisis in the 1970s, very little thought was placed toward insulating homes correctly. Thats precisely why older homes are more likely to have much larger heating and air-conditioning bills. Even if you have a new home, it could probably use additional insulation. It will pay for itself in reduced utility billsand will increase the resale value of your home. There are many different parts of your home you can add insulation. You can add it under floors above unheated spaces, around basement walls, or in unventilated crawl spaces. Because warm air rises, it makes most sense to first add ventilation to your attic. Go in your attic right now. If it doesnt have a minimum of 12 inches of insulation, youre losing hundreds of dollars every year in additional utility bills right through your roof! Contact Pyramid Roofing today at 757-247-9600. You can meet with one of our highly trained service technicians to discuss various ways you can improve the energy efficiency of your home.
ing your roof, you want to ensure that its in tip-top shape. You dont want an unexpected leakor worse! At Pyramid Roofing we consider ourselves service specialists. Our highly trained technicians can evaluate your roof, identify weak spots and deficiencies, and offer you ways to extend the life of your roof by years. After one of our technicians visits your home and inspects your roof, youll know that your roof is in the best possible shape for the oncoming winter weather. Being that the holidays are approaching soon, Im offering you our $250 roof inspection at 50% off! Youll only be paying $125. AND if your roof needs any repairs, Ill take $50 off the final price! Dont take any chances with your roof this winter. Call Pyramid Roofing at 757-2479600, and our highly trained roofing technician will give your home a complete and thorough evaluation. Youll have peace of mind knowing that your roof will protect your home and family all winter long.

The holidays are right around the corner! If youre like me, visiting my family usually involves a road trip. I get prepared for every road trip the same way I drop my car off at my local mechanic. I have him change my oil, check my brakes and tires, and look over my car as a whole. Usually, a small repair or two is needed, but at least when Im on the road, I know that my car will get us to our destination safe and sound. Im sure many of you do the same. Heres something that you may have not considered. With the cold and nasty weather of winter approaching, is your roof ready? Just as you should prepare your car for a long road trip, you should prepare your roof for the upcoming winter. It may need general maintenance to best handle the weather. Several shingles may need to be replaced. Anything could happen to your roof over time, especially as it gets older. As freezing rain or even snow begins pelt2011 Clockwork IP, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Is Your Roof Ready for the Harsh Weather Thats Almost Here?

Page 1

Fall is an incredible time of the year! But how much do you actually know about the season? The first 5 people to answer these questions correctly will receive a $10 gift certificate to Subway restaurant! Email your answers to: pyramidroofing@earthlink.net! 1. What month does summer end and fall begin? a. September c. November b. October 2. What month does fall end and winter begin? a. October c. December b. November 3. In fall, do you turn your clocks ahead or back? a. Ahead b. Back 4. Why do leaves change color in the fall? a. No reason c. A lack of water b. They lose their chlorophyll 5. Which of these animals hibernate? a. Deer c. Squirrels b. Bears 6. When do Canadians celebrate Thanksgiving? a. September c. November b. October 7. When do Americans celebrate Thanksgiving? a. September c. November b. October 8. What is the most productive way to dispose of leaves? a. Burn them b. Compost them

Fall Trivia!

10 Inexpensive Things to Do in Fall!

Fall is my favorite time of year. The world just seems perfect to me during these special months. I even feel a strange sense of renewal in the fall, which really makes no sense since leaves are falling from trees and nature is starting to go dormant in preparation for winter. Maybe it is because I am trying to squeeze in some final outdoor activities that I feel a burst of energy. So, to celebrate my favorite season, I am sharing a list of things to do in fallthey all cost very little. (Some items on the list are more fun than others) 1. Hop on your bike and head to a bike trail. 2. Visit a cider mill. It is a tradition that cannot be missed! Often there are walking trails on the groundsmake a day out of it! 3. Have a bonfire in the backyard. Kids love roasting marshmallows. It is a great way to reconnect as a family. 4. Plant some mums and bulbs. To greater ensure your mums will survive the winter, plant them in the ground ASAP after buying them as opposed to leaving them in pots on the porch. Planting bulbs that will sprout up in spring is another great fall activity. However, dont plant bulbs too soon. Wait until at least the first frost before putting bulbs in the ground so they stay cool. 5. Gather up the kids, buy a pumpkin, and bake a pumpkin pie from scratch. 6. Make caramel apples. Melt caramels and dip in the fresh picked apples. 7. Rake leaves or clean gutters for an elderly or neighbor (or yourself!). 8. Replace batteries in smoke detector(s). 9. Go for a nice drive to enjoy the colors, and pull over and have a picnic along the way. 10. Get an early start on holiday shopping by taking advantage of coupons and sales now and spread your spending over months instead of a couple of weeks.
Page 2

Help Those Who Protect Our Country!

We live in an amazing country. We enjoy freedoms that no other country can provide. These rights are Interesting Facts about Flowers: protected by our service men and women. But did you know know that brave people could use our Did you that these when the tulip first arrived help? Its true! Thats why at Pyramid Roofing, in Europe, make sure that military people and were trying to the English tried serving them with oil and vinegar and the Germans boiled their families get what they need and deserve. How are we helping? We support a great organization calledwas named after the Greek goddess The Iris Operation Homefront. Believe it or not, who your life every the messenger of the risking is consideredday doesnt always pay love best. There are military families struggling to get by. and uses the rainbow to travel. Operation Homefront provides funds to these families for basic needs like food, auto repairs, home Daisy leaves are edible and can be used in salads. repair, vision care, child care, etc. Visit www.operationhomefront.combrought information.by the RoDaffodils were for more to Britain

and sugared the bulbs?

mans who thought approachingthats when The holidays are quickly that the sap from daffodils had healing powers. Actually the sap everyone could use even more assistance. I ask that you do crystals that can irritate the skin. contains what were doing. Set aside a few extra dollars each week to support these people. You can donate through their website. Youll a remedy In Europe, lilies were used as be helping against a wide range of diseases and ailpeople who really need itpeople who support and ments. protect us.
Roof Report

Clear the Air Page 2

Be the first to correctly complete the word search and you will receive a $10 gift certificate to Starbucks. Everyone who submits the puzzle gets $50 OFF any future services from Pyramid Roofing! Mail completed puzzle to: 1001 48th Street Newport News, VA 23607 Or scan and email completed puzzle to: pyramidroofing@earthlink.net

FALL WORD SEARCH

Fall Recipe: Double-Layer Pumpkin Cheesecake

Ingredients 2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 eggs 1 9-inch prepared graham-cracker crust 1/2 cup pumpkin pure 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 pinch ground cloves 1 pinch ground nutmeg 1/2 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed Directions 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). 2. In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla. Beat until smooth. Blend eggs in one at a time. Remove 1 cup of batter and spread into bottom of crust; set aside. 3. Add pumpkin, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg to the remaining batter and stir gently until well blended. Carefully spread over batter already in crust. 4. Bake in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until center is almost set. Allow to cool, then refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight. Cover with whipped topping before serving.

AUTUMN BACK TO SCHOOL BOW AND ARROW CAROLINA CATS CLEMSON COSTUMES DEER ELECTION DAY FALL FOOTBALL FRIDAY NIGHTS GOLF

HALLOWEEN HUNTING LEAVES NOVEMBER OCTOBER PUMPKINS SCARECROW SEPTEMBER TENNIS THANKSGIVING TREES VOLLEYBALL

A X U T S T H G I N Y A D I R F

R W N K W B N S N I K P M U P T

C L E M S O N O O B Y R C S J T

A C E V L L R R V A D A U E K H

N A W F C J L R D E T W X E B A

I U O L S V O N A S M O N R S N

L T L O N W O H T D B B D T E K

O U L G H I H L U E N X E Q P S

R M A H T T C C L N N A K R T G

A N H C P V S L O E T N W Q E I

C F E I I S O A L S Y I I O M V

R L R E B O T C O A T B N S B I

E E K D Q V K T X P F U A G E N

P B E W O R C E R A C S M L R G

J R V D N O A S E V A E L E L R

X W F O O T B A L L B T G I S P
Page 3

Roof Report

PYRAMID ROOFING

From the Top

Have you ever had a hangnail before? You brush your hand against something, and that nail catches. Boy, does it hurt! Its an annoyance. You try to pluck the little thing with your fingers. You even try to bite it. But nothing works until you finally get some trimmers. If youre like me, you probably have a to-do list. Trying to get everything accomplished on that todo list can be just as irritating and painful as that occasional hangnail. But do you know whats even more frustrating? Seeing the same projects on that to do-list day after day, week after week, and month after month! Its maddening!

weather. However, business can occasionally slow down. It happens every year! In fact, I think its because so many people are enjoying the outdoors like I am during these months! But that leaves me with a small problem. If Im slow, I dont have work for my hard-working and knowledgeable technicians. I want to make sure theyre busyand thats where you can benefit! If you call by December 31,2011, Im willing to give you $75 off any roof repair or $300 off a complete new roof. By offering you this deal, I figure we can both win! You can cross off that aggravating item on your to-do listand I can keep my technicians busy! Thanks for taking time to read our newsletter! Have a great rest of your day!

From the Desk of Dan Worstell

Pyramid Roofing

Well, its been my experience that many, many times there are a few roofing-related items on those to-do lists. Maybe you have a roof thats constantly losing its shingles? Maybe youve been meaning to get more information on attic insulation? Or just maybe youve been interested in replacing your gutters? If you find yourself with an issue like that on your to-do list, this is your lucky day! Let me explain You see, I absolutely love fall. I love the outdoor activities and the comfortable

Sincerely, Dan Worstell