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Metal Roofing Gauges Made Simple: Understanding 24 vs. 26
Planning for a new metal roof can be an exciting time. It can also be overwhelming. Who knew when you decided to spruce up your place and get a new roof, it would come with so many choices? What panel profile or style, material, and color and finish? Once these major...
Does Your Roof Need Snow Guards? A Homeowner’s Guide
Here in Traverse City, Michigan, late August has been beautiful and warm, with sunny skies and comfortable temperatures; it's hard to picture the upcoming winter, which is sure to be a snowy wonderland. But, for those of us who have been through it before, we are very...
Clean Gutters Still Overflowing? Common Causes and Solutions
Completely perplexed, you watch as water overflows your gutter. It’s raining, and water starts cascading over the edges of your gutters, even though last week, you scooped, rinsed, and cleared every shred of debris. Although your gutters are spotless, the problem...
The Gutter Problem That Might Be Making You Sick
After a series of Michigan thunderstorms sent leaves, pine needles, and grit into your gutters this last spring, they have become clogged, and you haven't even noticed it. For weeks, water has been pooling in your gutter system, littered with organic material, and the...
Storm Chasers vs. Roofing Whisperers: Avoiding Roofing Rip-Offs
Here in Michigan, summer thunderstorms are a normal occurrence for us. So, after the storm last night, with winds reaching up to 60 mph, the damage is littered all over the neighborhood, and we are not all that surprised. Tree branches are scattered across the...
When Your Roof Speaks: How to Listen and Why It Matters
Life near Lake Michigan gets a little louder in the summer. Between tourist traffic, lake activity, and birdsongs echoing through the woods, it’s easy to miss the noises we should be listening for. So, on those quiet evenings, when the hustle and bustle of the day has...
A Homeowner’s Guide To The Different Gutter Systems Available
Have you been struggling with clogged gutters, leaking seams, or dealing with pricey repairs from improperly functioning gutters? For homeowners in Michigan, finding the right gutter system that will stand against lake-effect snow and severe thunderstorms in the...
Gutters Gone Green: The Eco-Friendly Gutter Guide
Michigan is rich in natural beauty, from the majestic Great Lakes to the dense and towering forests; our landscape is a deep source of pride for those who call the state home. But did you know that the materials used for your gutter system have the power to either...
Michigan Roofing Done Right: A Guide to Your First Appointment
It’s no secret that here in Michigan, we are a friendly community, and hard workers who are proud of our homes. So, when this last summer storm blew through and you noticed a small leak seeping from your roof into the interior of your home, you quickly jumped into...