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Why Ice and Water Shield Is Important in Michigan
It only takes one winter on Michigan's northwest peninsula to realize how harsh winters can be. Snow, ice, wind, and occasional thaws during these long months test every part of a home, especially the roof. For homeowners, preparing their roofs for these conditions is...
Is It a Red Flag When a Roofing Contractor Asks for My Budget?
It's probably safe to say most of us appreciate dealing with a straight shooter, someone who is willing to be blunt, upfront, and honest, especially when we have an important question. But when a roofing contractor asks you about your budget, right after assessing...
Three Miters, One Corner: Does the Miter Type Really Matter?
When homeowners begin the process of getting new gutters, they usually have the same questions. What’s better, seamless or sectioned? Who should I hire? And probably the most asked: how much is this going to cost? Then, after gathering a few estimates to compare for...
The Mystery of Tiger Striping: Why Your Gutters Streak and How to Clean Them
If your gutters look like someone took a dirty paintbrush and wiped brown and black streaks down them, that is what is called tiger striping. These marks are common on many gutter systems and are most obvious on white ones. And while tiger striping doesn't interfere...
Roof Stains: What’s Really Growing Up There? And What to Do About It
After pulling into the driveway last night and noticing dark streaks creeping down the shingles of your roof, you can't help but wonder what in the world is going on up there? Although dark streaks and green patches aren't an uncommon sight on other homes in Traverse...
Metal Roofing: The Good, The Bad, and What to Know Before Committing
More than a covering for your home, choosing a roof is one of the most important decisions a homeowner makes when building a home or replacing an existing roof. Carrying more weight than many home projects, the roof affects your home’s protection, energy efficiency,...
Built for Gutters, Tested by Trees: Choosing the Right Gutter Guard
From majestic white pines and towering Norwegian spruce to the kaleidoscope of color that maples and oaks bring to any landscape, the beautiful trees that define Northern Michigan communities aren’t always vectors of beauty: they test gutter systems like no other....
Underground Downspouts: How to Spot, Clear, and Prevent Clogs
Gutter systems are so important for protecting homes. From flooding basements to washed-out flower gardens, gutters work nonstop, protecting our homes and properties from a multitude of problems by moving water off the roof and away from them. For many homes with...
Choosing Your Roofline: A Guide to Gable and Hip Roofs
Building a new home is an exciting venture, and one that comes with more decisions than any other thing in your life. From drawing out the perfect floor plan to picking windows, every choice builders make shapes how the home will look and how well it functions. One of...