Blog: Roofing

Yes!  We've heard it before!  All year long you've been putting it off, thinking there was still plenty of time.  You knew your roof was getting worn out, but you thought you could squeeze one more year out of those asphalt shingles.

Michigan is no stranger to the cold temperatures of winter and the recent severe cold weather and snowfall can mean trouble for an unprepared roof. Any water deposits that were caused by precipitation will have frozen quickly.

Is There A Tax Credit For Roofs? The tax credit for roofs is in effect through December 31, 2016. How much: 10% of the cost (not including installation costs), up to $500. Timing: Must be installed on your "principal residence" between January 1, 2011 and December 31, 2016.

It's easy to forget about your roof until winter is here, and suddenly you have a leak inside your family room!  That's why it's imperative to make sure the roof of your home is in ideal shape and to have any maintenance or repair work done before the temperature drops.

When winter arrives and temperatures plunge, heat doesn't travel from an attic into the living quarters.  Instead, heated indoor air travels from the home into the attic, along with moisture.

The Enemy Ice dams and wind-driven rain are the culprits, allowing water to get under a roof's outer shell --whether it's shingles, slate, tile, cedar shake or metal.  And unless your roof deck is protected with a waterproof barrier, damage is the inevitable consequence.

The roof in your home is a major line of defense against the power of mother nature.While a common choice is asphalt shingles, a metal roof is the premier product for strength, longevity and carefree maintenance.

When your new roof was installed, friends and neighbors may have remarked how it enhanced the beauty of your home.  However, research indicates that aging begins soon after the shingles are installed and progresses rapidly during the initial curing phase of its life cycle.

Consider the conditions your roof must endure.  First, there is the intense heat of the sun, which scorches the surface of the roof and raises rooftop temperatures 50 to 75 degrees fahrenheit above ambient temperature.

Asphalt is one of the primary ingredients in roofing shingles.  Its purpose is to provide the waterproofing integrity for the roof.  Secondarily, the asphalt holds the colored granules in place and contributes to the overall strength of the shingle.