West Michigan Roofing Blog: Uncategorized

Durability is the number one factor in determining what material to use for a new roof, but reliability should be the number one factor when looking for a roofing contractor. If you've had your asphalt roof for upwards of 12 years, it may be time to replace it.

It takes a lot of work to turn a house into a home, but if your house is falling apart, it won't make for much of a home in the first place. Any outdoor maintenance, especially roof repair and replacement, can get expensive and stressful in the blink of an eye.

The vast majority of homeowners (88%) across the U.S. see the exterior of their homes as one entity rather than a sum of its individual parts. So, when one part of your house is in disrepair, one may argue that your entire home is in jeopardy.

Windows have a bigger impact on your home than you might think. They are not just light sources or portals through which to view the outside world; windows can affect your energy bill, your home's temperature, and even your health and wellbeing.

Naturally, you want your home to be beautiful. But your home’s siding is not just meant for appearances, and the material you choose should not be based entirely on aesthetics. Siding is the most exterior part of your house, so it is your home’s first defense against the elements.

There exist over 50,000 organizations engaged in roofing, siding, installation, and sheet metal work. Why are there so many, you may ask? Because they are in high demand, of course. The majority of U.S. homeowners view the exterior of their homes as one entity rather than a sum of its parts.

The subject of roof care may seem like a relatively boring subject, but there is always something that you can learn and things that you should know. Our home coverings are really under appreciated.

Winter weather can be unpredictable. Some days, a storm could rip through the area and the week after that the sun will shine like nothing ever happened. While we appreciate the brighter days of winter, there can be unknown trouble brewing below your roof as the snow melts.

The leaves aren't the only thing that come falling down this time of year. In Emergency Rooms and Urgent Care clinics all over the country, nurses, doctors, and anxious spouses trying  really, really  hard not to say, "I told you so!", are attending to broken legs and arms (and worse).

Fall is coming to Michigan, and you know what that means — before you know it the stores will be playing Christmas music already. Eventually, dads the state over will break out the ladders to string up Christmas lights in a festive attempt to out-do each other.