by krftdev | Sep 30, 2018 | Blog, Roof Damage, Ventilation
As winter approaches, so does the threat of ice dams. Here’s some information on how to prevent those beastly (yet sometimes beautiful), unwanted home additions. First, how do ice dams form? Ice dams generally result from one of two things, or perhaps a...
by krftdev | Jul 22, 2018 | Blog, Buying A New Roof, Research
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,...
by krftdev | Jun 16, 2018 | Blog, Research, Why Metal
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...
by krftdev | Dec 26, 2017 | Blog, Buying A New Roof
Of course, it’s cold outside in the winter. This is northern Wisconsin. And though we cheer on our snow plowers in the summer, it’s for the hard work they do in the winter. The roads are open, and we’re delivering and installing new roofs,...
by krftdev | Dec 20, 2015 | Research, Roof Damage
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...