At James Russell Roofing, we don’t just protect your roof — we protect everything underneath it, too.
When most homeowners think about a roofing project, they picture the finished result: a beautiful new roof that keeps out the rain and adds curb appeal. What they don’t always consider is what happens during the installation process. Roofing work generates a significant amount of debris — old shingles, nails, granules, and underlayment materials — and without the right precautions, that debris ends up in your gutters, your landscaping, your garden beds, and all over your lawn. That’s why James Russell Roofing uses the Catch-All system on our projects, a proactive approach to protecting your property from start to finish.
What Is the Catch-All System?
An innovative roofing tool designed to safeguard your property during installation
The Catch-All is an innovative debris containment system specifically engineered for roofing projects. It attaches directly to your home’s fascia and extends outward, creating a protective barrier that catches falling debris before it ever hits the ground, your plants, or your outdoor living spaces.
Traditional roofing installations rely on tarps laid on the ground and crew members raking up debris after the job is done. While that approach can work, it leaves a window of time — sometimes hours — when nails and sharp shingle fragments are scattered across your yard, posing a risk to children, pets, and your landscaping. The Catch-All eliminates that window entirely by intercepting debris mid-air as it falls from the roof deck.
The system is designed to be quickly installed and removed without damaging your fascia or gutters, and it works on a wide range of home styles and roof pitches. Whether you have a single-story ranch or a two-story colonial, the Catch-All can be adapted to fit your home’s specific profile.
How the Catch-All Works — Step by Step
Understanding the system helps you appreciate the level of care we bring to every job. Here’s how it works in practice:
Installation Before Work Begins
Before any shingles are touched, our crew mounts the Catch-All system along the perimeter of your roofline. It’s secured to the fascia board and extends outward at an angle, forming a wide, flexible catch basin around your home.
Active Debris Containment During Tear-Off
As old shingles, nails, and underlayment are removed during the tear-off phase — the messiest part of any roofing job — all of that material falls directly into the Catch-All rather than onto your driveway, lawn, or flower beds. This is when the system delivers the most value.
Continuous Protection During Installation
The Catch-All stays in place throughout the entire installation. Any nails, shingle tabs, or granules that miss the roof deck are captured immediately, keeping your yard clean and nail-free all day long.
Easy Cleanup and Removal
Once your new roof is complete, the Catch-All is emptied into our debris container and removed from your property. The result: a beautiful new roof and a yard that looks exactly like it did before we arrived.
Catch-All vs. Traditional Cleanup Methods
Why a proactive approach beats a reactive one every time
Most roofing contractors use a fairly standard approach to debris management: lay tarps on the ground, tear off the roof, and then rake and clean up afterward. While this is better than nothing, it has significant limitations that the Catch-All system directly addresses.
Traditional tarps don’t cover every inch of your yard, and nails are small enough to bounce and scatter widely. The Catch-All intercepts nails before they reach the ground — protecting bare feet, paws, and tires.
Heavy shingle debris falling onto shrubs, flower beds, and garden borders can crush or damage plants. The Catch-All prevents that debris from reaching your landscaping in the first place.
Granules from old shingles frequently wash into gutters during traditional tear-offs, accelerating gutter wear and clogging downspouts. The Catch-All reduces this contamination significantly.
Post-job cleanup using traditional methods is time-consuming and never 100% complete on the first pass. With the Catch-All, the bulk of debris is already contained — dramatically speeding up final cleanup.
Roofing nails are a serious safety hazard. Traditional cleanup relies on finding every nail after the fact. The Catch-All ensures the vast majority never make it to the ground at all.
Debris falling onto parked vehicles can cause scratches and dents. The Catch-All’s perimeter coverage helps shield driveways and vehicles from falling material throughout the workday.
Why James Russell Roofing Uses the Catch-All on Every Job
It’s part of our commitment to treating your home like our own
We could choose not to use the Catch-All. Plenty of roofing contractors don’t. But our philosophy at James Russell Roofing has always been built on the idea that service means more than just putting a roof on your house. It means respecting your property, your time, and your investment from the moment we pull into your driveway to the moment we leave.
We use the Catch-All on every residential and commercial roofing project we complete — not as an upsell, not as a premium add-on, but as a standard part of how we operate. We believe this is simply the right way to do the job.
“I was amazed at how clean my yard was after the crew finished. I honestly couldn’t tell they had been there except for my beautiful new roof. Not a single nail in the grass — my dogs were back outside the same afternoon.”
— Jennifer M., Germantown
This kind of feedback is exactly what we aim for. A roofing project is a major investment, and the experience of having that work done should feel smooth, professional, and stress-free. The Catch-All is one of the tools that makes that possible.
Whether you’re scheduling a residential roof replacement for your family home or need commercial roofing services for your business, you can expect the same meticulous attention to property protection on every project we take on.
Safety Benefits for Homeowners and Families
Peace of mind throughout the entire roofing process
Beyond the practical cleanup advantages, the Catch-All delivers meaningful safety benefits that matter to families. Roofing nails are roughly 1.5 to 3 inches long and extremely sharp — they can puncture through shoe soles and cause serious injury. In a yard where children play or pets roam, even a handful of stray nails represents a real hazard.
The Catch-All system dramatically reduces the number of nails that reach the ground, making your yard safer during and immediately after the roofing process. You won’t need to keep your family indoors all day or worry about a painful discovery in the grass days after the crew has left.
For homeowners with vegetable gardens, koi ponds, pool areas, or meticulously maintained landscaping, the benefits extend even further. We’ve completed projects where homeowners returned home to find their rose bushes untouched, their garden paths clean, and their pool covers free of shingle debris — exactly the result they were promised.
Our Commitment to Excellence on Every Project
The Catch-All is just one part of how we deliver a superior roofing experience
At James Russell Roofing and Restorations, we’ve built our reputation on three things: quality roofs, lasting relationships, and genuine value. The Catch-All system embodies all three of those principles. It reflects our commitment to quality work, it shows respect for the relationship we have with each homeowner, and it delivers value by preventing damage that could otherwise cost you money after the job is done.
We partner with industry-leading shingle manufacturers including Atlas, GAF, and Owens Corning to ensure every roof we install is built to last. But the materials are only part of the story. The way we conduct ourselves on your property — how we communicate, how we manage the worksite, and how we leave your home when we’re done — is equally important to us.
As a family-owned business founded in 2018, we understand that inviting a roofing crew onto your property requires trust. We take that trust seriously, and the Catch-All is one of the most visible ways we demonstrate it. It says: we thought about your yard, your pets, your kids, and your garden — not just your roof.
We invite you to browse our project gallery to see the quality of our finished work, or read through our customer testimonials to hear directly from homeowners across the Memphis area about their experience working with our team.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Catch-All
Does the Catch-All system cost extra?
No. James Russell Roofing includes the Catch-All system as a standard part of every roofing project at no additional charge. It’s part of our commitment to treating your property with respect throughout the entire process.
Will the Catch-All damage my gutters or fascia?
The Catch-All is designed to attach securely without causing damage to your fascia or existing gutters. Our crew is trained in proper installation and removal techniques to ensure your home’s exterior is in the same condition when we leave as when we arrived.
Does it work on all types of homes?
Yes. The Catch-All system is adaptable to a wide variety of home styles, sizes, and roof pitches. Whether you have a single-story home, a two-story house, or a commercial flat roof, our team will configure the system appropriately for your property.
Do you use the Catch-All on commercial roofing projects as well?
Absolutely. Property protection matters just as much on commercial projects. We bring the same debris containment approach to our commercial roofing work to ensure businesses, employees, and customers are not inconvenienced by roofing debris during or after the project.
How does cleanup work after the Catch-All is removed?
Once the project is complete, we empty the Catch-All into our debris container, then do a thorough final walkthrough of your property — including using a rolling magnet to pick up any stray nails that may have escaped the system. We don’t consider the job done until your property is clean.
Ready for a Roofing Project Done the Right Way?
Call us today at (901) 444-1231 or request a free estimate online. We serve homeowners and businesses throughout Memphis and the Mid-South — and we bring the Catch-All to every single job.