How to Protect Your Roof from High Winds in St. Clair Shores, MI
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How to Protect Your Roof from High Winds in St. Clair Shores, MI

Roofing

How to Protect Your Roof from High Winds in St. Clair Shores, MI

Although we're safe from hurricanes in Michigan, we can still get some brutal storm damage from the high winds along Lake St. Clair. It's important to take proper precaution during high winds in order to preserve your roof. Below are some tips for keeping your roof together through high winds. Yearly Inspections Inspecting your roof once a year is important and necessary if you want your roof to last. Look for curled, missing or loose shingles. Specifically check out the edges of the roof as during high winds they can have a ripple effect wrecking the entire roof. If [...]

Jim2022-09-28T15:07:20-04:00Categories: Roofing|Tags: Macomb County, St. Clair Shores|

Michigan Roof Installation – What to expect?
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Michigan Roof Installation – What to expect?

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Michigan Roof Installation – What to expect?

For a lot of homeowners, getting a completely new roof can be a stressful time. You have to meet with contractors, shell out money and then there's the dreaded day where the work begins and it seems like your house is being torn apart. To help ease your mind, we're going to go through the process of getting a roof installation so there aren't any surprises when the day comes. 1. Break Down The first stage is tearing the old roofing system off. There will be a lot of debris and it can look scary. It won't last long. A [...]

Jim2022-09-28T15:08:43-04:00Categories: Roofing|Tags: Macomb County, Metro Detroit, Oakland County, Wayne County|

6 Things You Need to Know About Bay Windows in Madison Heights, MI
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6 Things You Need to Know About Bay Windows in Madison Heights, MI

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6 Things You Need to Know About Bay Windows in Madison Heights, MI

Bay windows are something a lot of homeowners dream of. And why wouldn't they? Bay windows extend out from the house creating extra space in the room that can be filled with window seating and they instantly add curb appeal. Below is an overview of this style of window as well as its advantages and disadvantages. 1. Placement Bay windows are great for living rooms as these tend to be the bigger rooms in the house. They're also a great option for kitchens. The extra space created from the window can be used as extra seating at the kitchen table. [...]

Jim2022-09-28T15:09:38-04:00Categories: Windows|Tags: Madison Heights, Oakland County|

Michigan Roofing Terminology
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Michigan Roofing Terminology

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Michigan Roofing Terminology

Roofing terminology is unique, just like medicine has its own terminology that most people don't know, so does roofing. So, if roofing isn't your profession, you may find yourself stumped at some words roofers use. Below, we've defined the 25 most used roofing terms. 1. Area Divider A flashed assembly, usually above the surface of the roof that's anchored to the roof deck. Used to relieve thermal stresses in a roof system where expansion joints aren't required, or to separate large roof areas. 2. Asphalt Shingles Roofing shingles made from asphalt-impregnated felt covered in mineral granules. 3. Cornice The top [...]

Jim2022-09-28T15:10:27-04:00Categories: Roofing|

Everything You Need to Know About Hopper Windows in Royal Oak, MI
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Everything You Need to Know About Hopper Windows in Royal Oak, MI

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Everything You Need to Know About Hopper Windows in Royal Oak, MI

There are many different styles of replacement windows to choose from. To further educate you, we're going to go into depth with each type of window. This week we're going to focus on hopper windows. Uses for Hopper Windows Hopper windows are popular choices for basements because they are hinged at the bottom and tilt open from the top into the room. This blocks wind and precipitation from getting in, which is perfect for areas of the house near the ground. Hopper windows look like small picture windows and will usually include screens. In addition to being used in [...]

Jim2022-09-28T15:11:21-04:00Categories: Windows|Tags: Oakland County, Royal Oak Roofing and Siding Company|

How to Install Shingles On A Gambrel Roof in Berkley, MI
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How to Install Shingles On A Gambrel Roof in Berkley, MI

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How to Install Shingles On A Gambrel Roof in Berkley, MI

Gambrel roofs, the ones that look like barns, may seem like a difficult roof to install roofing shingles on. The slope changes on each side of the roof make it seem like a daunting task, but it's actually as easy as working on a normal roof. Below, we'll walk you through how to install asphalt shingles on a gambrel roof. Pick A Warm Day The tarred sides of asphalt shingles are flexible and easier to work with when they're warm. So you should choose a warm summer day to install them. Determine How Many Shingles You'll Need Usually a square [...]

Jim2022-09-28T15:32:48-04:00Categories: Roofing|Tags: Berkley, Oakland County|

The History of Concrete
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The History of Concrete

Concrete

The History of Concrete

If you're TV is constantly tuned to the History Channel, than today's blog post is for you. We want anyone who reads our blog to know everything there is to know about windows, roofing and concrete. So today, we're going way back to the beginning. Today we talk about the history of concrete. Egyptians and Romans Discovery 2,600 years ago the Egyptians were using a mixture of lime, clay, sand and water for their construction work. The Romans then came along in the 1st century and perfected the binder by adding volcanic soil from Pozzuoli, near Naples. This mixture [...]

Jim2022-09-28T15:34:22-04:00Categories: Concrete|

Michigan Summer Roofing Care Tips
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Michigan Summer Roofing Care Tips

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Michigan Summer Roofing Care Tips

With the warm weather, many people are taking the time to work on home improvement projects. One thing that's good to do in the summer is to take care of your roof. After all, you wouldn't want to do this in winter with all the snow making it easy to injure yourself. So here are some things that you should do to your roof in the summer while it's easy to access. Inspect the Roof Walk around the house and check for missing shingles and possible places where rain can get in. It's good to do this regularly since the [...]

Jim2022-09-28T15:46:25-04:00Categories: Roofing|Tags: Macomb County, Metro Detroit, Oakland County, Wayne County|

How to Handle Hail Damage to Your Roof in Clawson, MI
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How to Handle Hail Damage to Your Roof in Clawson, MI

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How to Handle Hail Damage to Your Roof in Clawson, MI

We've all seen enough pictures of golf ball size hail to know that it's no joke. Hail can impress the granules into fiberglass and asphalt matts. It may also loosen granules, which are an important part of protecting the asphalt. In metal roofs, hail can leave a dent and weaken the metal. While some of these dings may seem cosmetic, they can actually weaken your roof. So today we want to go over how to inspect for hail damage after a storm and what to do about it. Inspect the Roof You'll want to climb up to the roof [...]

Jim2022-09-28T15:47:17-04:00Categories: Roofing, Storm Damage|Tags: Clawson, Oakland County|

10 Reasons Why Concrete Is the Best Building Material in Metro Detroit
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10 Reasons Why Concrete Is the Best Building Material in Metro Detroit

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10 Reasons Why Concrete Is the Best Building Material in Metro Detroit

Concrete is an amazing building material. It's versatile enough to be used on roads, floors and walls and stands the test of time. Here are even more reasons why concrete is one of the best choices for your home or business. 1. Affordable Concrete is lest costly to produce. So despite the fluctuating prices of other building materials, you can expect concrete prices to remain steady. 2. Energy Efficient Producing concrete uses less energy than other building materials. The energy to produce one ton of concrete is 1.4GJ/t compared to 30 GJ/t for steel. 3. Excellent Visibility Concrete reflects light, [...]

Jim2022-09-28T15:48:01-04:00Categories: Concrete|Tags: Macomb County, Metro Detroit, Oakland County, Wayne County|

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