A new roof means a fresh start. If your roofer is not neat and clean with the roofing project, though, your homestead may end up looking like a junkyard. A clean roofing project is not only nicer to look at, it is more efficient and faster than sloppy work. […]
Bait and switch. False advertising. Flimsy warranties. The roofing industry is, sadly, a rich hunting ground for unscrupulous roofers. Finding an honest, transparent, local roofer comes as a relief to a local homeowner. How can you do it? […]
Cleaning your home’s gutters is a necessity for preventing roof and water leaks but not necessarily a favorite task of homeowners. Gutter Guards are designed, in part, to make cleanup easier, can lessen the workload for homeowners faced with gutters filled with leaves and other debris. But are gutter guards all they’re cracked up to [...]
Most people know a home’s gutters play an essential role in the overall well-being of a roof, but they underestimate how important they are to the rest of the house. It’s crucial to regularly inspect your gutters for issues which may require gutter replacement. Gutters, like your roof, have a limited lifespan and it pays [...]
Commercial building owners have long known a secret — withheld from residential homeowners until now — which has saved them thousands of dollars every year. The secret to extending the life of an old roof is to replenish and protect the outer roofing layer. For residential homeowners, this is almost always fiberglass-asphalt shingles, the single [...]
Roof Maxx is an innovative, spray-on rejuvenator for your fiberglass-asphalt shingles. Roof Maxx helps your roof in three ways, helping you save money, prevent water infiltration, and gain peace of mind. […]
An old saying tells us an oral agreement isn’t worth the paper it’s written on. Some homeowners suspect the same for roof warranties — those warranties never seem to hold a contractor accountable. The problem is not the warranty; the problem is the type of warranty. Most roof warranties people consider are provided by the [...]
If it’s time to replace the gutters on your home then you should consider a more modern approach – namely, seamless gutters. What are seamless gutters? Unlike older, sectional gutters, seamless gutters come in one piece of aluminum rather than in multiple sections. They also come with several advantages. […]
Do you dread every rain shower which comes through? The water simply pours over the edge of the gutter, leaving pits in the yard and water flowing everywhere. When your gutter is overflowing, there is definitely something wrong. Let’s look at what might be causing the overflow. […]
Replacing your roof is a big investment, and choosing the right shingles can be a daunting task. With so many choices available, it's easy to get caught up comparing profiles and colors. A more important quality is how a shingle performs in our Southwest Michigan climate. If your new shingles aren't built to last, you [...]
