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Roof Damage and Storm Chasers in Northern Wisconsin

Was your Northern Wisconsin home recently hit by a bad storm that included severe winds or even hail? If it was, roof damage is likely…and chances are you will soon have a few roofing contractors knocking on your door. We want to give you consumer-savvy advice on how to deal with a storm-damaged roof, as … Read more

shingles

The Shingle Best Decision

When it comes to roofing, you have a lot of choices. In this post, we’ll take a look at the Pros and Cons for 3 very common roofing shingles; shingle types commonly used in northern Wisconsin. Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles Pros: Inexpensive, easy to install, readily available Cons: 2.5 – 4.25 pounds per square foot, failure-prone sealants, … Read more

Is Your Roof Complaining?

As you endure the winter months, here are a few things that your roof may be trying to tell you: “…I’m too hot.” Not Enough Insulation. If you notice that the snow or frost on your roof melts faster than the snow or frost on other roofs in your neighborhood (facing the same direction), your … Read more

research

Research: Roofing Materials for Northern Wisconsin

Researching roofing materials can turn up a lot of choices for your home or investment property. To help with your research for a new roof, in this post we’ll take a look at the Pros and Cons for 3 very common roofing materials used in Northern Wisconsin: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles Pros: Inexpensive, easy to install, readily … Read more

ice dams

Up on the Rooftop: Ice Dams

Here in Northern Wisconsin, severe winter weather is inevitable. Snow can turn into rooftop ice dams and become stressful for homeowners due to the damage they can cause. So, why do  ice dams occur and why should you be concerned about them? Ice dams occur when snow melts over the living spaces of your home … Read more

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American Metal Roofs of Wisconsin Asks: Do You Need to Vent?

You may have more reasons to vent, but in this article…we’re talking about your roof. Good ventilation of your Wisconsin roof does 2 things very well: prevent mold and and prevent ice damming. Nobody wants mold. Mold is caused by a combination of moisture, warmth and stillness.  When water leaks from the roof into the attic … Read more

November veterans rebate

A Month of Thankfulness: Roof Rebate for Veterans

During the month of November,  we honor and appreciate the many sacrifices of the active and veteran members of the U.S. and Canadian Armed Forces, with a special roof rebate. Your dedication and willingness to put yours and your family’s agenda’s aside and rise to the call to protect ideals and individuals. We humbly thank … Read more

cold and green

American Metal Roof Asks: Do Cold and Green Go Together?

Why yes! Cold and Green do go together here in the north as we prepare our homes and other structures for dropping temperatures with energy efficiency in mind. Here are a few suggestions for making that match: Top off your attic insulation. It tends to settle over the years and, as it settles, its insulation … Read more

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