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Top-Level Protection: Why Your Second Level Also Needs Gutters

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...

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Deposit to Done: Understanding Roofing Contractor Payments

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...

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How Long Do Roof Replacements Take?

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...

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Roofing Permits: What They Are and Why They Matter

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...

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TPO Roofing: Issues to Watch For and Ways to Avoid Them

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...

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Why Gutters Corrode and How to Stop It Before It Starts

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,...

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