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Top-Level Protection: Why Your Second Level Also Needs Gutters
As spring begins to bloom around us, we may find ourselves daydreaming about the warmer, sunnier days of the fast-approaching summer. What we’re probably not thinking about is how we should be protecting our second-story home from the impending thunderstorms that will...
Can Your Gutters Be Saved? Gutter Repair Answers for Homeowners
Living in Traverse City, Michigan, means enjoying lush forests, cherry orchards, and the beauty of Grand Traverse Bay. But it also means dealing with inches of rain and feet of snow each year, all dropping right onto your roof. Protecting your roof, siding, and...
Deposit to Done: Understanding Roofing Contractor Payments
Have you been tiptoeing around the idea of a new roof, hoping those cracks and curls will fix themselves? If so, the time to start planning and budgeting is now. The longer you wait to replace your old roof, the more likely you will be inviting costly damage that...
How Long Do Roof Replacements Take?
Has your roof seen better days? Do you notice shingles curling or have leaks that torment you with every rain storm? If you are ready to take the plunge and replace it, one of the first questions most homeowners ask is, “How long will this take?” The answer is not...
Roofing Permits: What They Are and Why They Matter
Imagine you’re staring up at your roof as a Michigan homeowner after another brutal winter of snow, ice, and that infamous lake-effect wind off the Great Lakes. Your shingles are toast, and you’re not sure of the extent of the damage. The roof definitely needs to be...
TPO Roofing: Issues to Watch For and Ways to Avoid Them
If you own a commercial building or a home with a low-sloped or flat roof in Michigan, chances are you’ve heard about TPO roofing. You may even be gazing up at your TPO roof after a wild winter of snow pile-ups and freeze-thaw cycles, wondering if that sleek TPO roof...
Say Goodbye to Ice Dams: Installing Heat Cables for a Safer Winter
Winter in Michigan can feel like a battle against nature and the elements as heavy snow piles up and ice creeps in, and before you know it, ice dams are wreaking havoc on your roof and gutters. Ice dams are a common problem during the winter season and occur when...
Why Gutters Corrode and How to Stop It Before It Starts
Did you know that corrosion can slash a gutter's lifespan from 20 to 30 years down to as little as 5 to 10 years if rust takes hold and isn’t addressed early? Corrosion doesn’t just nibble away your gutters one spot at a time; it creeps through every seam, downspout,...
Gutter Repair, Cleaning, and Installation: Finding the Right Experts
Your home’s gutter system is probably something you think little about. Most of us do not realize the critical role that our gutters play in protecting our home, its roof, foundation, and landscaping from water damage. However, like any part of your home, they require...