Is Your Roofing Contractor Legit?
Is your roofing contractor legit? Here are nine ways to tell for sure.
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Roofing
How to Know When Your Porch Needs a New Roof
Sometimes a whole roof replacement isn’t necessary and only the porch roof needs to be refurbished to fix a problem or to beautify the house. Here are some reasons: 1. It’s been damaged. There are many ways a porch roof can be damaged. 2. Improper removal of ice – Living in Michigan, it’s not unusual
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How Shingles are Made
How shingles are made depends on the type of shingles being made. Shingles come in many different styles and types, such as asphalt, rubber, metal, wood shake, or slate. Asphalt Shingles Asphalt shingles set the standard in roofing options. The creation of these types of shingles starts with a mat made from fiberglass or organic
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7 Ways Roofing Contractors Cut Corners
If you’re a homeowner, you know that there are always ways for contractors to cut corners and save money. Unfortunately, this often means that the work is done poorly, or even worse, it can put your home at risk. In this blog post, we’ll look at 7 ways roofing contractors try to save money, and
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Buying a House – Roof Inspection
So you are buying a house. One of the most important things to check out is the roof. After all, the roof is what keeps your house protected from the elements. If the roof isn’t in good condition, it can cause all sorts of problems for you down the road. Even with a home inspection,
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Environmentally Friendly Roofing Options
Your home is likely the biggest investment you will ever make. A roof can be pretty expensive too. The best thing you can do is choose environmentally friendly roofing options that are going to last as long as possible. If they also help you reduce your energy use – even better. We have the perfect
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Spring Cleaning The Roof Checklist
Throw open the windows and get to spring cleaning your house. But what about Spring cleaning the roof? Most of us don’t even think about our roof unless we notice a leak. However, a good spring clean can prevent leaks and other problems from occurring. Those branches and leaves from winter aren’t going to magically
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Shingles Blew Off My House – What do I do?
You are minding your own business, having a peaceful day, when you hear a loud noise outside. You set down your coffee (or beer) and go investigate. Darn, you discover that some shingles blew off your roof. What should you do? Do you remember those Choose Your Own Adventure books we read as kids? Well,
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FAQs About a New Roof
Getting a new roof is a big investment and not one you should rush into. There are several things to consider and we’ve put this list together of frequent questions we get from homeowners and our advice. Weather Vane Roofing has years of roofing experience in Michigan. Signs You Need a New Roof Before you
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Worst Ideas for Protecting Your Roof
Are you protecting your roof? Homeowners don’t want a damaged roof. But there are several things you could be doing that may be shortening the length of your roof’s life without even knowing it. Don’t do any of these things unless you want to buy a new roof – tomorrow! Allow a Gutter Garden to
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