The Roof Goat at Ohm Restoration

09/17/2026

After my post yesterday, I realized something…

I should probably explain WHY I’m talking about El Niño in the first place.

Because before I did what I do now, I didn’t really understand it either.

I’d hear “El Niño” or “La Niña” on the weather and basically think, Alright… apparently that’s something I’m supposed to understand. 😂

So here’s the simple version.

El Niño starts thousands of miles away from us in the Pacific Ocean.

Normally, winds push warm surface water west across the tropical Pacific. During an El Niño, those winds weaken and unusually warm water develops farther east across the equatorial Pacific.

That might sound completely irrelevant to somebody sitting in Missouri.

But that huge area of warm ocean water affects the atmosphere above it.

It changes where air rises, where storms develop and, ultimately, influences the jet stream and storm tracks across North America.

Think of the jet stream almost like a highway for weather systems.

El Niño doesn’t create every storm or guarantee that Missouri gets buried in snow. It changes the highway.

And when that highway changes, the types of weather systems that reach different parts of the country—and the paths they take—can change with it.

That’s why meteorologists pay so much attention to El Niño and La Niña.

And this year is particularly interesting because we’re not just talking about a weak El Niño. NOAA is currently expecting a very strong El Niño for the 2026–27 winter.

Does that mean I can tell you exactly how much snow we’re getting in Springfield this winter?

Absolutely not. 😂

But it DOES mean there is a major climate pattern developing that can influence the winter weather we experience.

And that’s where yesterday’s post comes in.

If your roof or exterior was already compromised by the storms this spring, I don’t want snow, ice, prolonged moisture and freeze/thaw cycles to be what finally exposes that damage.

That’s why I’m telling people to get their homes looked at now—not after there’s water coming through the ceiling.

And if you’ve never really understood what El Niño meant either, don’t feel bad.

I didn’t for a long time.

I just finally had a reason to learn why it matters. 🐐

The Roof Goat | Ohm Restoration

09/17/2026

If your home was affected by the storms this spring—or even earlier this evening, looking at you Lake of the Ozarks 👀—and you haven't had it looked at, now is the time.

We're heading into a very strong El Niño winter, and if your home is already carrying storm damage, snow and ice can expose problems that rain hasn't.

Unlike rain that runs off, snow and ice can sit on a roof for days—adding weight, melting and refreezing, and keeping moisture against shingles that may already be bruised, lifted, or compromised.

I'd rather find that now than have you find it from a water spot on your ceiling in January.

Already had someone look? A second opinion never hurts. Damage isn't always obvious the first time. Lighting matters, and sometimes bruising needs time to weather before it becomes more visible.

My consultations are always complimentary and designed as a whole-home assessment—roof, siding, gutters, flashing, and the rest of the exterior—to determine if anything has been compromised and could eventually lead to failure.

If everything looks good, I'll tell you.

If it doesn't, I'll show you what I found and explain your options.

Spring gave us the storms. Winter may be what exposes the damage they left behind.

Whether you were hit this spring, caught this evenings storms at the Lake, or just want another set of eyes on it—shoot me a message.

A look never hurts. 🐐

08/10/2026

🐐 The Roof Goat Wants to Know…

If you woke up tomorrow and had to replace ONE thing on your house—for free—what would you pick?

🏠 Roof?
🪟 Windows?
🏠 Siding?
🌧️ Gutters?
🌳 Landscaping?
❄️ HVAC?

No wrong answers—I just want to see what people think is the biggest headache of homeownership.

Drop your answer in the comments and tell me why.

I’ll go first:

The obvious answer might be the roof because it protects everything under it.

BUT……

I think the plumbing is what would be best.

A lot of it is under the house, yeah, but what about those lines that go up into the wall. If they got a small leak I don’t think it would be crazy to think a leak could go unnoticed for years before something went catastrophically wrong.

Let’s see what Southwest Missouri says! 🤝🏼

07/21/2026

We have several new classes coming into Ohm, I'm looking for a handful of different roofs, different pitches, heights, architecture, building materials to get these new guys' feet under them.

07/18/2026

❤️ Our community has been through enough. It’s time to come together.

The Aspen Acres Fire has impacted so many families, friends, and neighbors. While we can’t undo what’s happened, we can stand beside our community as the rebuilding begins.

That’s why Ohm Restoration has partnered with Frontier Grill of Cañon City to provide 500 FREE burgers to those affected by the fire.

🍔 500 FREE Burgers
🎁 $100 Gift Card Giveaway
📍 Colorado City
🕚 11:00 AM until we’re out of food

The exact location and date will be announced as soon as we receive final approval from the City of Colorado City.

Whether you’ve been directly impacted by the fire, you’re helping a loved one recover, or you’re one of the incredible first responders or volunteers who has been there every step of the way—we’d be honored to serve you a meal.

This isn’t about restoration work today.

It’s about taking care of our neighbors.

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post so we can reach every family who could use a hot meal and a reminder that they’re not alone. ❤️

07/18/2026

07/18/2026

When it's hot and you have left over underlayment, you make a slip-n-slide!

07/14/2026

07/13/2026

When we got the call about a fire at Big Whiskey’s in Republic, we knew we had to move fast—one of our owners calls Republic home, and this one was personal.

Our crew was on-site within the hour and worked through the night to secure the site and fully extract water from the facility, giving the team a clean, safe foundation to evaluate next steps.

This is what it means to show up for your community—not just when it's convenient, but when it matters most.

05/25/2026

We will have 2 kunekune boar available soon.

Year and a half old, double wattle, both parents were registered kunekune pigs. Sire was a show pig for several years.

I'll post videos and pictures later today.