“Elevated Fire Weather Conditions Across Northern WI on Friday What to Know: Elevated to near critical fire weather conditions are expected Friday due to the lack rain, warm temperatures, and low humidity levels. Where: Northern Wisconsin” – a screen capture from Weather.gov on June 28, 2023 We’ve all seen this in the news, and some of us … Read more
Concerning exterior home improvements, envisioning the result of your time and money investments is often difficult. Why is that? Many homeowners may need more knowledge or experience in exterior design or construction. This can make it difficult to envision what changes would look best and what is feasible from a construction perspective. Lack of Visual … Read more
How Can You Prepare for Roof Storm Damage? Fall is full of wind and rain here in Northern Wisconsin. Weather systems can converge on us quickly and leave roof damage in their trail. Protecting your roof means protecting your home and all it contains. What can you do to prepare? What to do before the … Read more
Winter in northern Wisconsin can present some challenges to getting things done: shoveling the snow off your car, driving the said car anywhere, walking to get the mail, sometimes even getting up in the morning. It’s easy to think that this is no time to make exterior home improvements. And sometimes, that’s true. Ice and … Read more
What does a metal roof have to do with a classic phrase? In his book, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, L. Frank Baum says something that has been quoted millions of times since: “There’s no place like home.” Few of us have difficulty picturing Dorothy in the movie clicking the heels of her ruby slippers … Read more
Typical construction methods attempt to deal with temperature extremes, both hot and cold, through insulation. The desire is to maintain comfortable temperatures inside the home as economically as possible. While insulation provides thermal mass to prevent heat migration in or out of your home, building science is showing us other, sometimes better, ways to do … 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
Congratulations! You’ve found your way to metal roofing. Having decided upon a metal roof for the protection of your Wisconsin home, it’s now time to look at style and design options. Metal Roof Styles One of the beauties of metal roofing is the wide variety of panel profiles (styles) which are available. Homeowners can choose … Read more
Keeping your Wisconsin home clean and beautiful can start at the top, with metal roofing from American Metal Roofs of Wisconsin. Wash it Away: Keep the North Woods off of Your Roof The PVDF coatings used on quality metal roofs, like ours, consist of a very tight molecular bond that encourages dirt to wash off … Read more
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