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The Month Before Christmas

Tue, 28 Nov 2017 08:35:07 +0000

At Flashings Direct we want to make sure that our customers know how much we value their businesses. Those of you who order your flashing, pipe boots and roofing supplies throughout the year mean the world to us. We would like you to say, from the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your business. Now, we know a lot of you out there are roofers and, in northern climates, tend to take some time off this time of year. We think that is great and wish you the best holiday season that anyone could ask for, after all our customers are some of the hardest working people out there and deserve a break. So make the best of your holiday with friends and family because we are working on some incredible things for after the holidays. Without further ado, we would like to give you a taste of Flashings Direct own, Night Before Christmas.

Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, all the roofers were snoring, practically shaking the house.

The roofing was done for yet another season and each were dreaming of their coming vacation.

Each of them wishing for flashings galore ready to be delivered from the pipe boot super store.

Each roof they had touched still held its might, in the hopes that Santa would land there this night.

With the jingle of bells and the air of delight the sleigh could be heard just out of sight.

The landing was rough but the roof held tight, no doubt because of the roofers who slumbered that night.

Down the chimney he went and when all was just right, Santa took off in his sleigh leaving a disaster despite.

The roofers awoke to a terrifying sight and figured the reindeer much have cracked the vent pipe.

To Flashings Direct they sped with a fury, and received the parts they needed in a hurry.

“Ready For Fall?” is Never Something You Say To a Roofer

Wed, 23 Aug 2017 15:38:30 +0000

Summer is over, let's get crazy. After months of busting your hump on what can seem like a thousand different roofs the fall weather is creeping in and feels glorious. As a roofer you know that the best time to work is in the fall. The sun does not suck the life out of you before 2 pm, the singles are not hot enough to fry a turkey and the workday is getting shorter every day. I mean, let's face it with all of the severe weather that has blown through the country this year, the work will be around for next summer. As amazing a time as fall is to get a bunch of work done, it is also the best time to take a little break and celebrate the summer success. Of course do not lose sight of the fact that very soon the season will be firing up again and now is the best time to make an order to Flashings Direct for next year’s stock. Ordering your projected stock for next year is easier in the fall, because our warehouses are packed full of the roof flashings, pipe boots and vent pipe flashings. But the most obvious reason for ordering now is, with the stock on hand you can bid more jobs and make more money faster come summer. You will be that much further ahead than those guys who procrastinated until all the supplies are almost backordered. You will be the busiest roofer in the spring. Of course that is a ways off right now and you deserve a break. But what, you may ask is the best vacation for a roofer? Well an Alaskan cruise of course! Once you have seen a squirrel flash fried after jumping out of a tree onto the blazing roof, the only thing that sounds like any fun are glaciers and rain. Have a safe autumn and get your order in soon to beat the rush!

Wild Summer Weather

Mon, 24 Jul 2017 10:15:24 +0000

We are right in the middle of it, the part of summer that make us wish for the cool, comfortable days of fall. The sunburns have long ago turned into deep tans that many pay thousands of dollars for, you on the other hand, earn yours. It is the peak of roofing season throughout the country. The summer, in non-roofer terms, is a season of fun in the sun, outdoor recreation and sitting by the pool relaxing. To a roofer summer means one thing that normal people do not think about. Summer, for a large majority of the country is hail season. No single incident can cause so much destruction to a roof than a major hail storm. After a hail storm, roofing businesses in that community are busy for the next couple of years. The supply houses in these areas are generally under a lot of pressure when it comes to roofing materials and it helps to have an outlet like Flashings Direct for your flashings, pipe boots and vent cover needs. All conveniently available 24 hours a day with one simple click.

Hail is not the only issue that roofers have to deal with in the summer, in many areas of the country the threat of severe storms carries much more than hail. Tornadoes and strong winds can wreak havoc on a roof and allow the winter moisture to infiltrate the roof, causing a serious issue. Aside from the weather related issues, summer is a pretty good time to be a roofer. The work is steady, the weather is nice and life is generally pretty good. Just make sure that your outfit is stocked up for the inevitable hail and wind damage this summer. Flashings Direct is your number one, online source for flashing and pipe boots. Be sure and check out our monthly specials and don't forget that all orders over $250 include free shipping.

The Metal Roof

Mon, 26 Jun 2017 08:58:12 +0000

Metal roofing it is the next big thing in roofing. It is durable, looks awesome, and what sounds better than a thunderstorm on a corrugated metal roof? It almost makes you want to crack open a frosty beverage and pull out the banjo. Of course the material that is installed as metal roofing is nothing like the old, wavy corrugated metal of fifty years ago. New-style metal roofing is versatile enough to cover a certified show home, heck it has been said Kanye has metal roofing on his multi-million dollar, secret compound in Wyoming, and if it is good enough for Kanye…

35 Year Metal Roof Pipe Flashings

If you are a professional installer, you probably love metal roofing if only for the fact that it can be installed much faster with an experienced crew. The challenge lies in the unique installation of the pipe boots and flashing. A metal roof, as opposed to asphalt shingles, is much more durable, meaning you need pipe boots that will last. At Flashings Direct, we are are proud to carry the Master Flash® pipe boots designed to fit seamlessly on a metal roof. Oh, and they are designed to last for 35 years. Think of it this way, if you were to install one of our 35 year metal roof pipe flashings, by the time you would need to replace it, Kanye will be 75 years old.

Stock Up For Summer!

If you are a roofing professional and thinking of getting into metal roof installation, the time is now. Metal roofing is just going to become more popular in the future. At Flashings Direct, we carry a full line of accessories and flashings for metal roof installation. We know what you need for installing a metal roof and we are happy to help if you need any information concerning your flashing needs. Contact us today and stock up for the rest of the summer!

Be Like Old Cap, Plan Your Summer

Fri, 26 May 2017 15:25:46 +0000

It is that time of year again, time to throw a bag of charcoal on the grill spray it down with gasoline and get those sausages grillin’! (Don’t do that for real you will burn the house down) That's right, it is the unofficial start of the summer season, now for some, like Leonardo Dicaprio, that means a steady stream of perfectly engineered women with perfect noses and carrying little yappy dogs. Old Cap as we like to call him over here at Flashings Direct, jet sets around the world on his yacht ending up in gorgeous settings with equally gorgeous women. For us however, this Memorial Day is the beginning of the serious roofing season. That time of year when the days get longer, the work is plentiful and hailstorms plague the country from coast to coast. Except Arizona, they don't get hail in Arizona... do they?

Stock Up For Summer

While everyone is burning meat over the fire this weekend it might be a good opportunity to think about ordering a fresh supply of flashings, pipe boots and any other supplies that you may need this summer. Dicaprio does that with his women at the beginning of the year. He pulls out his little notepad and schedules which beautiful woman is going to be with him and where. We can learn something from his clearly exceptional planning. Planning ahead is much easier than having to use one of those inferior products from a big box store. This is the biggest time of year for a roofer and this summer is longer than ever with just under 100 days, so order now before the rush and sleep soundly knowing you have everything covered with supplies from Flashings Direct. Don’t forget about our free shipping offer on all orders over $250!

Flashings Direct, Filet Mignon in a Hot Dog World

Mon, 27 Mar 2017 08:42:03 +0000

At one point or another, we have all done it. The convenience store hot dog for lunch. They just look so good rotating over there on their little chrome bleachers, sweating like a politician at confession. Sticky, unrecognizable goo sticks to the rollers with every rotation, like gum stuck to a pair of flip flops. But, man, at two p.m. in the cool shade of the slurpee machine that little fella looks like a great idea. It is a jalapeno, sriracha with Texas chili flavored meat tube of goodness, and the breakfast donut you had at five a.m. has more than worn off. You motion for the clerk to grab the steaming kielbasa from the spot that it has been slowly spinning in for that past nine hours and top it with all sorts of painful condiments. The moment of truth is here. You crack into the aged sausage with the reckless abandon of a man possessed and 30 seconds later, it is over, nothing but a nacho cheese stained paper bowl remains.

Avoid The Regret

Sound familiar? Generally this situation plays out numerous times every day. Time is tight and the closest thing happens to be a gas station hotdog. Well at Flashings Direct we would like to remind you that you will regret eating that hot dog at some point in the next eight hours, think of it as our little public service announcement, because we know the aftermath of gas station hot dogs. When it comes to roof flashing, those big box stores are like the gas station hot dog. Maybe you forgot to place an order with Flashings Direct and ran out of pipe boots or flashing, or you haven't set up an account with us yet. Either way, utilizing the big box, hardware store flashings and pipe boots is going to make you feel like that desperation hot dog, it gets the job done but you are going to pay for it later. So place your spring order today and save the professional indigestion of using inferior materials. Remember shipping is always free on orders over $250!

Flashings Direct Bids Farewell to 2016

Thu, 29 Dec 2016 12:01:27 +0000

The end of the year always brings about a sense of either nostalgia or panic. This time of year is definitely crazy, what with getting the end of the year in order and having sporadic days off. It is tough to focus on work when the holidays come around. That is why Flashings Direct is here for you and your roofing business. We have the supplies that you need for the coming year. This is the time to plan for the coming roofing season. You have no doubt been chasing leaks and making emergency repairs but now is the time to put in that big order for all of your roof flashing, pipe boots and accessories. Beat the rush and place your order before the end of the year. On the occasion of the end of the year, we have compiled a list of reasons why you should order your supplies from Flashings Direct in 2017.

It is a little known fact that the world will end in August 2017… maybe. There is a solar eclipse set to occur on August 21st and, rumor has it, the world is in for it. What does that mean for you? Well, if the world does end, roofing supplies will be hard to come by. Fortunately we have seen this sort of paranoia before, but there’s no harm in stocking up, you know, just in case…
There is said to be a secret alien base on the moon. That’s right, a fully functioning, bonafide lunar base, complete with abducted humans as slave labor. The aliens have apparently been observing us for years and plotting to destroy our miserable planet. Now what does this have to do with roof flashing and the like? Well, if the aliens do attack, the world will be in drastic need of roofing services. Don’t worry about us though, if the aliens were to attack we have an evacuation plan in place.
The sun is the number one destroyer of roof flashing and pipe boots, that is why we offer our exclusive line of 35-year flashings. What if the sun were to explode and the earth was pelted with debris? You may be thinking, there is not much that can be done at that point and you would be 100 percent correct.
The Illuminati is rumored to be a secret society which will bring about the New World Order. Within this New World Order, all humans will be required to move into underground fortresses. The lizard people will rise up from the center of the earth and control every aspect of human life. It is for the best to be prepared when it comes to roofing supplies, as the lizard people may corner the market on roof flashing.
The possibility of mind control is a real threat in 2017. It is a little known fact that most people are injected with secret, microscopic microchips that allow us to be tracked everywhere. Studies have shown that the best defense against being tracked is a tightly sealed roof with upgraded flashing. Once this information is released to the public you can expect a demand for quality roofing supplies like those offered at Flashings Direct.

The number one reason for utilizing Flashings Direct for your roof flashing needs in 2017 is the fact that we offer the best customer service available. In fact, if you are the kind of person who believes they are under surveillance and doesn't like to talk to anyone, no problem! Simply send us an email or shop our online store. It is fast and easy to get all of the flashing related supplies with just one click. So, say farewell to 2016 and we look forward to seeing you in 2017!

Happy Thanksgiving from Flashings Direct!

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 12:12:20 +0000

One week from today is Thanksgiving and that means many things in this great country of ours, turkey, stuffing and a mush of green beans and soup. It is highly unlikely that the Pilgrims had condensed soup when the first Thanksgiving spontaneously occurred but the Native Americans could have brought some made from wild mushrooms. Anyway, another tradition that is unofficially observed following Thanksgiving is the hanging of the christmas lights. Thousands, if not billions, of people around this great continent will be up on roofs in the coming weeks hanging christmas lights; noticing that their pipe boots are cracked and leaking or their shingles are peeling away from the flashing.

Now being a roofer, you are probably anticipating the flood of phone calls when all of those decorators realize the true condition of their roofs. It will be chaos and every roof repair will be the most critical emergency that the world has ever seen. Time to make the call to Flashings Direct and load up on roof flashing, pipe boots and accessories. The floodgates are about to be opened and it is a good idea to be prepared. If your area had hail or tornados the last few years, you are probably trying to simply keep up, if that is the case you can be thankful for one more thing, free shipping on orders over $250. Its is like Christmas came early!

At Flashings Direct we would like to extend a thank you to you, our loyal customers. It is our pleasure to serve the needs of exceptional roofing companies everywhere. We are thankful to be the most trusted distributor of roof flashing, pipe boots and accessories in the country. So grab that turkey by the giblets and eat until you pass out! We will be here for you when it is all over.

Winter Roof Flashing Inspection

Mon, 17 Oct 2016 12:37:25 +0000

Winter is coming my friends, and before we know it we will have all of the joys that come along with it. Ski trips, sledding, ice fishing and depending on where you live, sleigh rides. Ok so admittedly, winter is not the same through out this great country of ours, some of us have it easier than others. No matter where you are in this county the common bond we share is that fall is always a good time to have your roof inspected by your friendly neighborhood roofer. The kind of guys who think about things like roof flashings and pipe boots when the subject of winter comes up.

At Flashings Direct, we are the premier distributor of roof flashing, pipe boots, mast connections and accessories. Our business is built on providing roofers all over the country with the highest quality roof flashing materials at an exceptional value. Roof flashings are extremely important when looking over your roof before winter arrives and if you or your roofer notice anything out of the ordinary we can help with sizes and lengths; we are your flashing experts.

If you or your roofer feel that your roof needs to be inspected before winter, it is best to keep in mind a few things. Damage to your roof or flashing should never be put off until the spring, particularly if you like in a part of the country that receives substantial snowfall or rain; a thorough inspection and repair process is critical to maintaining the integrity of your roof. Water will get into cracked or broken sections of flashing and create a bad situation, particularly if the freeze-thaw cycle is an active possibility. The bottom line is, if it has been a few years since you last inspected your roof, it is high time that you contact your favorite roofer and be sure that you request Flashings Direct for all of your roof flashing needs.

What We Think About At Flashings Direct

Mon, 26 Sep 2016 12:42:18 +0000

Do you ever think about roof flashing? How about pipe boots? Well unless you are a roofer or the finest flashing supplier in the country, chances are you don’t. You know what though that's ok. That is why Flashing Direct is here, we think about flashing, pipe boots and the most effective way for you these supplies fast. You see, we get roofers and we have what roofers need to do their jobs. We have the privilege of working with some of the best roofers in the country and we get them the flashing they need to do the job right.

That being said, we do think about pipe boots and flashing, all of the time. We decided that we needed a comprehensive list of other things to think about. Behold.

Other things to think about besides pipe boots and flashing:

The Price of Nails - You can’t roof without nails unless you have super powers. That reminds me…
Super Powers - How cool would that be.
Whatever Happened To The Guy Who Sang, “Rico Suave”?
Is Bread Sold By the Pound or The Loaf?
Time Travel - That would be awesome.
What Was The Shape of a Football Called Before Football Was Invented?
What Does A Chinese Tape Measure Look Like?

All are amazing things to ponder and will probably be discussed at some point, but that is a story for another day. Today we will simply stick to flashing and pipe boots. You are welcome.

So if you or your company needs the finest flashing and supplies available, please check out our catalog. Our selection and quality is second to none and don't forget about our free shipping on orders over $250! There is no need to worry about us, we will still be thinking about flashing and singing “Rico Suave”.