As we head into the last week of winterization month, you may be asking yourself: how can I save a little bit of cash? Lucky for you, Michigan offers free energy audits for those that qualify. On top of the federal program, there are many other efforts to shrink household bills and emissions: What …
How to Install De-icing Roof Cables
You may already know that heat cables can help prevent water damage in your home from our last post, but do you know how to install them? As the performance and longevity of de-icing roof cables hinges on proper installation, it’s important to know how to do it yourself – or hire the right contractor. …
How Ice Melting Roof Cables Prevent Water Damage in Your House?
You may think the snow and ice looks pretty during Michigan winter months, but it’s not the case on your home. Heavy snow and ice weigh a roof down, resulting in ice dams that can damage your home. Fortunately, there are many measures you can take – like installing ice melting roof cables – to …
Should You Get a New Roof?
A new roof can give your house a fresh look, and it may increase the resale value of your home. In fact, the return on investment for a new asphalt shingle roof is about 62%. But how do you know you need to get a new roof? Here are some signs to look out for …
3 Roof Maintenance Projects You Need to Leave to the Pros
Maintaining your roof is an important task, but it’s not always one that you should attempt to tackle on your own. From roof inspections to roof replacement, here are three times you should leave the maintenance to the pros. Replacing Missing Shingles Shingles may get loose and fall off occasionally. This could be due to …