Most people invest in roof repair to avoid house flooding, but that is not the only benefit to this necessary home improvement. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention list roofing repair as a vital component of mold prevention in a home. This is especially true for homes in high-precipitation and flood-risk areas. To …
Ice in your gutters and downspouts can turn into a major problem in the winter. If ice dams form on the base of your roof, the melting snow will quickly refreeze and add extra weight on your gutters. By keeping your ice levels to a minimum, you can ensure that water drains properly from your …
April showers don’t just bring about May flowers. They also bring about high volumes of water that could leak into your home if your roof is damaged. Rather than waiting for the worst to come, it is best to get a roof inspection before spring hits. Listed below are some of the factors we look …
Roof icicles are some of the most unsuspecting home hazards in the winter time. What may look like a beautiful cascade of frozen water off your roof top is actually a dangerous and potentially fatal set of sharp, dense ice shards. In order to protect yourself and your guests from icicle accidents in the future, …
Some of the most dangerous and underestimated winter safety issues in America are ice dams. These are essentially large pools of ice that build up on a roofline and eventually come crashing to the ground. Ice dams are destructive, dangerous, and quite costly to repair, but there are some things you can do to avoid …
Ice damage is a fairly common occurrence in Michigan, to the point that most homeowners just expect it to happen at some point in time. If you are worried about ice damage on your roof, there are some things you can do to prevent the ice building and reduce the likelihood of extensive damage. The …
In order to protect your roof in the winter, you need to make sure to remove the snow that starts to pile up on it. This snow creates a lot of weight and moisture on the top of the roof that can eventually lead to a collapse. Snow covered roofs may also result in mini-avalanches, …
Fall is an important time for roof maintenance because it protects your home from heavy winter ice and snow. If your roof is damaged and in need of repair, now is the time to get it taken care of. In order to ensure that your roof has the longest lifespan possible, check out these five …
Investing in new siding for your home is a great way to improve your curb appeal and better protect your property. Some siding is pricier than others, but that does not mean that you have to settle for a material you do not want. You can combine different types of siding materials together to save …
Fall is here and ready to flood your yard, roof, and gutters with beautifully colored leaves. No matter how pretty they are to look at though, leaves are a total pain to clean out of guttering systems. While it is important to clean your gutters before and after autumn, there are some things you can …