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Planning can save you in the end

October 6, 2024
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Proper planning give you a better end-product than any cookie cutter buying process you can come up with. Build yourself a plan that will accomplish your goals. Sometimes that plan simply starts by writing down what your goals are and for some it may break down to how a project is engineered and assembled. Here’s…

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Will a Black Roof help in the Winter?

September 9, 2024
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Black roofs are like any other colored roof in a Wisconsin winter — white. Any roof that does not have snow on it most days is likely poorly ventilated. Our average snowfall here is 1 to 4 inches. If your roof, is well ventilated, it will be snow covered in the winter. If you have…

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What to Consider When Hiring a Roofing Contractor

August 14, 2024
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Your roof may need repairs, general maintenance, or an inspection. It may also be time for a replacement, and summer is the perfect time to do so. Before you have work done on your roof, you must find a qualified professional. Here are things to consider when hiring a roofing contractor. Expenses According to Forbes,…

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4 Things to Look For in a Roofing Company

May 14, 2024
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Looking up at your worn, weathered roof? It may be time to replace it with the help of a professional roofer. According to IBISWorld, there are currently 79,356 roofing contractor businesses in the U.S. Although there is a wealth of choices, you’ll want to make sure you’re choosing the best one for your home. Read…

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The Truth About Roofing Warranties

May 7, 2024
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Roofing warranties make big claims to exploit your fear of the worst but the truth is that most of these warranties are worth little more than the paper they’re written on.  Understanding roofing warranties can help homeowners make logical choices to safeguard their home. Understanding motivations will save you Money Homeowners, manufacturers and contractors all…

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Dirty Little Secrets in Roofing

May 2, 2024
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Dirty little secrets seem to be a frustrating norm and roofing contractors, manufacturers and even homeowners hold their cards close to the vest in what can seem like a cat and mouse game when buying a new roof. Here, ‘ll lay out some raw facts that should help a discerning homeowner make a good decision.…

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Yankee Style Gutters explained

April 16, 2024
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Yankee style gutters, also known as built-in gutters, can look nice, but aren’t practical for high precipitation climates. The trough portion of the gutter tends to be very shallow and once they start to fail due to rust or seams opening up, the soffit underneath this sort of gutter system tends to have rotten wood…

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Walking on an Old Roof can Cause Damage

March 15, 2024
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If your roof is old, walking on your roof can actually cause more damage than it is worth. We’ll tell you why as well as when it is appropriate. To understand why walking on an asphalt shingle roof can cause damage you have to first understand the anatomy of a shingle. The main element that…

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3 Things to Ask Your Local Roofing Company

March 5, 2024
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Roofs don’t last forever, unfortunately. According to Forbes, they should last 30 years at least, but that depends on the roofing material. Is your roof in need of a replacement? Before you go ahead and hire a local roofing company, here are three questions that you should ask them: 1. Will You Give Me an…

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4 Signs to Call a Roofing Contractor for Repairs

January 11, 2024
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Your home needs a reliable roof that can protect it from the elements. There are some ways to tell it’s time to call a roofing contractor for repairs. In our experience, the longer you let these issues sit, the more severe of a repair they’ll need. At their worst, some roof problems can only be…

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