No, we don’t have many…if any…palm trees. But, here in Northern Wisconsin, homeowners are concerned these days about high winds. Preparing for High Winds Over the past year, the construction industry has taken a serious look at roof performance following the major hurricanes that devastated Florida, Texas, and the Caribbean during the 2017 season. As … Read more
The short answer is “yes” to a new metal roof for your old house. Let’s look at some attributes of metal roofing that lend themselves to older homes: Beauty. It’s interesting to see how a metal roof can add beauty to any older home, so we invite you to take a look at a just … Read more
Energy is increasingly a key factor to consider when making decisions for home improvements. How do we save or create energy for the future? It’s very practical to think about the durability or sustainability of the materials we use in our homes, not just as an environmental concern, but in terms of the cost … Read more
When it’s time for the new roof, it’s time to research a metal roof. Sometimes, it’s hard to know where to start, so we’ve put together a list of 6 key components of quality. Now, not all metal roofs are equal, and you’ll find that not all manufacturers, products and contractors are equal, either. … Read more
Home in northern Wisconsin is a refuge. Whether a summer or weekend place or a full-time residence, we count on our homes to be a place to weather the storms of life. When you return to your home in the evenings and on weekends, you want it to be a haven of safety, where you … Read more
When it comes to protecting your home from water damage, there are two primary concerns – rain intrusion and flooding. Here in Northern Wisconsin we certainly get the rain, and our natural, wonderful lakes and waterways can sometimes flood. The Right Roof Eliminates Water Damage Keeping water out during rain depends heavily on a … Read more
Typical construction methods attempt to deal with temperature extremes, both hot and cold, through insulation. The desire is to maintain comfortable temperatures inside the home as economically as possible. While insulation provides thermal mass to prevent heat migration in or out of your home, building science is showing us other, sometimes better, ways to do … Read more
Strong winds are prevalent everywhere, but here in northern Wisconsin, winds combine with rain and snow to cause our very own brand of storms. So, how do you protect your home from the damages that high winds cause? Wind resistant roofing in the form of our interlocking metal roofing panels, when chosen and installed correctly, can withstand … Read more
When protecting your home from water damage, there are two primary concerns: rain and flooding. Both can come unexpectedly, or work themselves into our north woods over the course of a few days. It’s important to protect your home from water damage, top to bottom. Here’s some information on managing rain intrusions with interlocking metal roofing … Read more
The Home Improvement season is here, accompanied by the most active Home Buying season for northern Wisconsin. Whether renewing your existing home’s roof or contemplating the purchase of an older home, here are some great reasons to consider a metal roof from American Metal Roofing of northern Wisconsin. 3 great Reasons that Protect Your Family … Read more