Are you looking for ways to add value to your home in Wisconsin or the UP? Adding the right roof, a metal roof, can set your home apart…and set you up for equity. It’s always good to think about how you can maximize and protect your resources. For many of us, our home is our … Read more
When it comes to roofing, you have a lot of choices. In this post, we’ll take a look at the Pros and Cons for 3 very common roofing shingles; shingle types commonly used in northern Wisconsin. Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles Pros: Inexpensive, easy to install, readily available Cons: 2.5 – 4.25 pounds per square foot, failure-prone sealants, … Read more
Researching roofing materials can turn up a lot of choices for your home or investment property. To help with your research for a new roof, in this post we’ll take a look at the Pros and Cons for 3 very common roofing materials used in Northern Wisconsin: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles Pros: Inexpensive, easy to install, readily … Read more
You may have more reasons to vent, but in this article…we’re talking about your roof. Good ventilation of your Wisconsin roof does 2 things very well: prevent mold and and prevent ice damming. Nobody wants mold. Mold is caused by a combination of moisture, warmth and stillness. When water leaks from the roof into the attic … Read more
If you think of metal roofs, your first thought might be of industrial-looking sheets used only by commercial roofing companies. But metal roofing has come a long way, and it’s now a premier choice for roofing single-family houses. Part of that has to do with the fact that metal roofing can be quite affordable, but … Read more
It silently protects you every day from the rain, snow, sleet, and every other element mother nature throws at you. Rarely appreciated, but consistently utilized. Most people only think about the roof over their head once there’s a leak to deal with. If you find yourself in this position it might be time to think … Read more
Metal roofing on homes is rapidly gaining popularity. In fact, it’s one of the fastest growing segments of the home improvement industry. Many homeowners, though, are searching for something different than traditional metal roofing, so they end up investigating metal shingle roofing. “Are metal shingles right for my home?” is a frequent question we are … Read more