When it comes to your Wisconsin home, making the right roofing decision is important. How much should you spend? Which roof will be the best value for your investment? The benefits of metal roofing have gotten a lot of press in recent years. But everyone knows, too, that a metal roof is a higher investment … Read more
The aesthetics of your home are very personal and emotional for you. Very rarely will someone do something to their home’s exterior that they do not believe will maintain or enhance their home’s beauty. So, let’s talk about how the right roof can enhance your home’s curb appeal. Roof as Design Element It’s to understand … Read more
When you live in Wisconsin and Michigan’s upper peninsula, you know how cold it can be. Furthermore, you’re also aware of the damage that heavy storms can wreak on your roof and siding. If you’re planning to replace your roof this year, you may want to consider having a metal, rather than a traditional asphalt … Read more
The time has come to put a new roof on your home and you’re bewildered by all of the choices available. You want the most reliable roof for your home, yet one that’s cost-effective and works within your budget. Ideally, you’d probably like to avoid putting another roof on your home for the rest of … Read more
Good attic ventilation requires both intake and exhaust vents. Intake vents are at the bottom of the roof, often in the home’s overhangs. Exhaust vents are typically at or near the ridge or peak of the roof. You want to have ventilation that creates total continuous air exchanges in the attic. Outside air flows in … Read more
Do metal roofs bring special ventilation needs or condensation concerns when installed on homes? The general answer is “no” but there is more than a simple answer. Unless a home has been built specifically in a manner which does not require attic ventilation (such as a conditioned space or hot attic, or insulated panel construction), … Read more
Specialty metal roofing may resonate with you as it not only protects and beautifies your home; it will increase the value of your investment. Increase the Value of Your Home Historically, the Cost vs Value Report by Remodeling Magazine has found that high-end roofing adds over 60% of its cost to the value of the … Read more
Since the beginning of time, humans have sought shelter. It provides comfort, warmth, protection, and a feeling of home. A huge part of shelter is a good roof. Rustic Shingle is a great example of a very good roof. At American Metal Roofing of Wisconsin, we have worked hard to find products that offer our … Read more
It’s cold…and getting colder outside in northern Wisconsin. Winter is fast approaching and so are the challenges to energy savings in your home. Basically, comfort in your home requires getting heat where it needs to be and at the same time, keeping the cold air out. Here are 7 simple steps to help you stay … Read more
Water from rain and ice-melt brings a troupe of trouble makers to your Wisconsin home. Here’s a short list that can help you identify the pesky players…and address them: Rusted Exhaust Flues Over a period of years, condensation can cause steel exhaust ducts on furnaces and water heaters to rust. Holes in these ducts can … Read more