Trees, we’ve been told, communicate with each other (according to National Public Radio). This makes us wonder, what other voiceless things are talking behind our backs? What are our lawns saying about us? And what is your roof telling you? As a responsible homeowner, how can you know when to replace your roof? […]
A big part of homeownership is spending your time and money wisely. Should you get worked up over toilet paper: over or under? (Over, says science.) How about crunchy or smooth peanut butter? (We’re staying out of that one.) Does shingle color matter? Yes, for many practical reasons! […]
Everyone knows to get estimates from local, reliable roofers before contracting with one for full roof replacement. Everyone may also know to get the estimates in writing, but what else? Does everyone understand what affects the estimate’s bottom line? Here are six things an estimate for a full roof replacement should include. […]
There it is — that ugly brown stain on your living room ceiling. You suspected a roof leak, and now that stain confirms it. Your roof is leaking — what to do next? […]
Today’s hot Google search topics reflect the times in which we live: Can a dog get sick? Can a legally blind person drive? Can a leaky roof cause mold? The answers: yes, dogs can get sick, and yes, a legally blind person can drive. The leaky roof? Yes, too! […]
Be the best version of you. Always try your hardest. Aspire to greatness. These mantras get us through many challenges throughout our lives. Your home deserves your best, too. In their own way, your Michigan home and your home’s roof have health needs. What are the residential best practices for roof health and long life? [...]
The right roofing material for your Michigan home has a significant impact on the success of your roofing project. Two critical choices must be made at the beginning of any major residential roof replacement job. Do you know what they are? […]
Why do hot dogs come in packs of ten and hot dog buns come in bags of eight? And why, O why is your roof leaking near your gutter? […]
Most things in our lives are simple until we take a careful look. Then we find layers, complexities, and challenges we never knew existed. That’s true for roofs, too. What are the layers of your roof system, the ones you cannot see? […]
Elephant washing is surprisingly easy. Use a power washer, ask the elephant to lie down, and scrub-a-dub it clean with a brush and soapy water. Really. Washing a roof? Much, much harder. To begin, no pressure washer! […]
