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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...
Beyond the Surface: Exploring TPO and EPDM Roofing
When most of us picture a roof, we imagine rows of shingles spread across a steeply sloped roof, from the gutter's edge, all the way to the peak. But look around, and you’ll see flat or barely sloped roofs on many commercial buildings, warehouses, schools, and even...
5-Inch vs. 6-Inch Gutters: Does One Inch of Capacity Really Matter?
Shopping for new gutters may not be the most exciting experience for homeowners, but the choices they make significantly affect how well their homes are protected from water damage. Many times, folks get caught up deciding among color, style, material, or price, and...
Could Your Gutters Be Keeping Your Home From Selling?
You did it! You finally moved forward with your decision to sell your home. You painted the walls, updated the kitchen, removed your personal pictures and clutter, and paid for professional staging. After weeks on the market, buyers have come and gone, but no offers...
Adding a Second Layer of Shingles: Save Today or Problems Tomorrow?
A roof replacement is a big investment for homeowners, and when the roof begins to show its age, the first thought most homeowners have is, “How much is this going to cost?” Looking for ways to reduce costs does not make a person cheap; it makes them smart. However,...
Roof Granules in the Gutter: Normal Wear or Sign of Trouble?
After this last spring full of stormy weather, you make the climb up the ladder to clean out your gutters in preparation for the summer rains. Not surprisingly, you find the usual leaves and twigs, but you notice something unexpected: a pile of sand-like particles at...