Life is full of important decisions, and this is particularly true when it comes to improving a home or business. Between deciding on paint colors, landscaping, and other routine projects, it’s easy to lose sight of what matters most when renovating your building. The roof is the backbone of any home or business, and you … Read more
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
Are you looking for ways to add value to your home in Wisconsin or the UP? Adding the right roof, a metal roof, can set your home apart…and set you up for equity. It’s always good to think about how you can maximize and protect your resources. For many of us, our home is our … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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