Northern Wisconsin homeowners often ask: Can a metal roof be installed over asphalt shingles? It might seem counterintuitive that a lightweight roofing material can be installed over a heavier one, but the simple answer is YES. However, there are some best practices for deciding whether to invest in a “roof-over” or a “roof do-over.” We’ll … Read more
We’re ready to help make your home more beautiful and sustainable with metal shingles and shakes. Our high-performance aluminum shingle and shake interlocking roofing panels complement any architecture and can help refresh your home’s exterior with the look of traditional roofing products. Choose beauty that lasts: Choose from our many distinctive colors and finishes Add … Read more
We wrapped up the past year with food and celebration, eager to see what the future brings. Every new year is full of promise, so we resolve to make the most of it. New Year’s Resolutions have been around since the 1800s. Of course, they’ve evolved through the years. These days, we resolve to finally … Read more
Hurricane Ian ravaged Florida and the rest of the Southern U.S. on September 28th. Many lost their lives, and thousands who were displaced returned to devastated homes and communities. Sadly, many lost their lives as well. Here in northern Wisconsin, we were not much impacted by this storm as it moved through the southern and … Read more
With new construction and newer houses out of reach or not available, many northern Wisconsin homeowners are deciding to stay longer in the home they already have. For others, it means maximizing and protecting their investment for the future. Unless you need to relocate, are you interested in making the most of your home now? … Read more
Today, energy and its costs are top-of-mind for more of us than ever before. How can we maximize our resources to reduce the cost of energy now and in the future? Cost-Effective Solar Energy: PV Solar Mounted Panels The current reality is that traditional crystalline photovoltaic solar panels offer the most cost-effective energy production. Their … Read more
New roofing products in the form of solar shingles are now on the market from two different industries: Technology companies and Asphalt Roofing manufacturers. The pros of solar shingles: One benefit of some solar shingles is simply aesthetics: they look more like a traditional roof. If you need to replace your roof anyway, they may … Read more
We can make sustainable choices in the autos we purchase and use or collect energy for our homes. Now, you can make a sustainable roofing choice for your northern Wisconsin home…and all the way into the UP! First, the basics: The very least sustainable roofing choice is asphalt. The most stainable choice in roofing is … Read more
A roof replacement can bring many changes to your home, whether they’re temporary or permanent. Along with these changes come many adjustments. For this reason, it’s important to prepare yourself and your family for the moment roofers arrive on your driveway. Follow this guide for some tips to prepare for your home roof replacement. Clean … Read more
For many northern Wisconsin homeowners, solar panels offer opportunities to save money and make your own power. Roof Mounted Solar Panels Roof-mounted solar panels are an excellent way to generate free power by taking advantage of space you aren’t using- the top of your home. Your roof is perfect for solar power generation: wide, smooth, … Read more