When it’s time to buy a new roof, you can save money with metal. Here are just 4 ways an investment in quality pays you back while adding value to your home. Eliminates roof replacement cost Works well with solar panels Reduces your energy costs Minimizes roof maintenance costs An American metal roofing provides many … Read more
A common myth about metal roofing is that it costs more than common roofing materials, like asphalt. A metal roof usually costs more than an asphalt roof here in northern Wisconsin and Michigan’s UP. However, over time, the total investment is less with cold-weather protection from damage, low maintenance, long life, and home value. It’s … Read more
Re-roofing can be a painful process, but it doesn’t have to be. Finding the right roof for your northern Wisconsin or UP home will include some decisions on how you want your new roof to perform. The first step to a worry-free roofing future is to set your criteria. The metrics you use to choose … Read more
Roofing, just like technology, is following Moore’s Law which addresses the ever-increasing speed of change and advancement. We are seeing a rapid succession of product developments, and the inclusion of technology in such roofing areas as measuring, marketing, estimating, visualizing, and sales. These are exciting times. The Hall of Fame hockey player Wayne Gretzky often … Read more
Recently, we have been looking at topics about metal roofs that we often find that even contractors do not fully understand. In this post, we will talk about metal roofing rust and cut edge protection. For you, as a property owner, that boils down to “How can I ensure that my metal roof won’t rust?” … Read more
Buying a new roof can be a financial journey. Taking the long view when making your purchasing decision protects your investment in your home, as well as offering protection for all your home contains. Let’s take a look at 3 things which could be on the horizon: On the Horizon: Home Value Most homeowners care … Read more
The short answer is “yes” to a new metal roof for your old house. Let’s look at some attributes of metal roofing that lend themselves to older homes: Beauty. It’s interesting to see how a metal roof can add beauty to any older home, so we invite you to take a look at a just … Read more
Energy is increasingly a key factor to consider when making decisions for home improvements. How do we save or create energy for the future? It’s very practical to think about the durability or sustainability of the materials we use in our homes, not just as an environmental concern, but in terms of the cost … Read more
Home in northern Wisconsin is a refuge. Whether a summer or weekend place or a full-time residence, we count on our homes to be a place to weather the storms of life. When you return to your home in the evenings and on weekends, you want it to be a haven of safety, where you … Read more
When it comes to protecting your home from water damage, there are two primary concerns – rain intrusion and flooding. Here in Northern Wisconsin we certainly get the rain, and our natural, wonderful lakes and waterways can sometimes flood. The Right Roof Eliminates Water Damage Keeping water out during rain depends heavily on a … Read more