There are new ways to improve your roof and one of the ways is to look for a synthetic underlayment product from Dupont. The Tyvek Protec 120 is a perfect underlayment to go on top of the roofing deck. Underlayment serves several purposes and moisture is one big important purpose. A solid and water resistant […]
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There are many options to adding a new roof onto your existing home or if you’re building a new home. Metal roofs are an option but let’s go through some of the pros and cons of metal roofing to asphalt shingles. But no matter what roof style you choose, a metal roof can be an
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Wisconsin summers are heating up and so 2021 has been hotter than usual. This is not a good sign for the shingles on your roof. Roof’s become very hot during the summer and the damage that a worn roof can cause has a domino effect on the rest of your home therefore, it’s very important
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I’m not trying to pile on to everyone’s misery but with the heavy rains and strong winds as well as the devastating flooding we have seen in Dane County this summer, another problem you may also encounter is roof leaks. Strong winds and hail play havoc on your roof shingles as noted by Transition Roofing.
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I was walking through a new housing development when I noticed that none of the roofs had box vents for ventilation. Every home was using ridge vents. The look is much more appealing then box vents but in all fairness, box vents are on placed on the backside of the home so you don’t see
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It snows in Wisconsin and it also rains in the winter and when that happens you run the risk of getting ice dams, So, you’re going to need to make sure your house is prepared so you don’t end up going through spring doing repair after repair. This can easily happen in cold weather states like Wisconsin.
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The simple answer is – YES!
However, experts tend to agree that gutter guards don’t provide foolproof protection against all the debris that can litter and clog gutters. You shouldn’t purchase gutter guards with the intention of never cleaning your downspouts again. They don’t make your gutters invincible or magically resistant to the debris of the seasons.
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