Home Improvement Michigan

  Getting a roof is something you want to have maximum knowledge about what type of roofing your house will fit into, in case you want your home extension, detached garage or porch first you will gather the information about the best roofing for your area weather it is from a roofing expert, contractor or from a google.  Basic Knowledge About Gable Roof and A Hip Roof A gable roof has a triangular shape with 2 slopes on both sides of the roof. It is in the form of an ‘A’. whereas, the hip roof has 4 slope sides, without a flat face. Both gable roofs and hip roofs are modern house owner’s choice because they both look aesthetic and modern and historically architectural styles. Both roofing styles have different benefits and both types of roofs are customer friendly roofs. Now the choosing process is a bit tricky if you are doing it all by yourself but if you contact a roofing contractor, they will guide you better according to your area, your house needs, climate conditions in ...

Home leaking roof maintenance is one of the major parts of routine, but the hiring of worthy professionals is difficult and mostly unaffordable for many homeowners. For minor leaking roofs it is better to avail instant methods of fixing. Here we are describing a few methods of fixing leaking roofs that are less time consuming and long lasting. 1:  Use of tarpaulin:  If you want to avoid wasting money and time on fixing a minor leaking roof then you need to know the leaking area of the roof. To make sure the availability of tarp in an appropriate size depends on the size of the leaking area. You can make tarp at home by using waterproofed old clothes pieces and plastic bags/sheets. Waterproofed tarp roof covers are easily available in the market. You must purchase tarp one time in suitable size and use it to cover the roof on rainy days. When it's confirmed that you are already supplied with tarp and leaking area is known so the next step is to clean and dry the leaking area. N...

Emergency Roofing costs in the USA are among th ehighest on the planet with Michigan the most expensive state in the world.Most of house owners miss the opportunity to avail free consultation and estimate from local roofers who offer as a free proomotion.This is the reason that in emergency situation you get dummy calls from unprofessional roofers who just want to gain advantage of the situation and you get low quality work or in sometimes you even don't get work.You can avoid this situation if you follow soem tips to get your roof inspection at least one month before the rainy weather starts. There are instances where one may not be able to find the leak in the roof or there is no direct access to the attic to apply a temporary patch, and protecting your roof is an urgent requirement, in such a case a plastic covering from the outside will be required. Fix Roof leaks at your own PROCURING A PLASTIC SHEET Plastic sheets of varying sizes and strengths are available in the ...

De-Icing is the process of removing snow layers from the rooftop. Removing the snow is necessary because if you don’t remove ice from the roof it will damage your roof material. Thick icicles hanging around the roof and heavy snow are normal in winters. But removing the snow is necessary to save yourself from working in winters. There are a couple of things which you can do to get rid of ice from the roof. Things To Do Before De-icing: De-icing is an important step to do, so for this you have to remove icing by choosing the methods which your roof requires in order to save your shingles from any damage. Ice on the roof can be in many forms some of which are mentioned below: Ice dam (sharp ice that hangs around the roof and prevents melting snow from tapping off the roof). They can be formed due to poor attic insulation and lack of roof ventilation. Gutters that are frozen and downspouts. Steps For De-icing Your Roof: Now that you have some knowledge about de-icing. We will explain some...

  We have heard this many times, everything needs care. And yes its totally true. By caring we can save ourselves from many problems as well as from double troubles. Caring can in the form of anything weather its related to our home appliances, utensils, house construction related things, beautiful and expensive decorations that we have had since we built our house and decorated it according to our taste and style in short everything needs care, same as, our roof needs proper care too. But for roofing we should be educated enough to know what kind of care our roof needs. By educating, I mean keen observation and care. Important  Factors to consider: · Regular cleaning. Regular cutting of branches. Hire an expert. Inspection by the roofing team. In this blog I am going to give you a detailed idea and enough information regarding roof caring, that can be useful for you guys in near future or any time when you need it. ROOF INSPECTION I hope by reading the heading you ...

One of the most challenging things in Michigan is finding the right roofing system. Efficient roofing not only proves to be a big decision among most Michigan residents, but is also a major investment. This is why most people spend lots of money on their roofing systems. After all, no one expects their roofing system to last any less than a couple of decades.  If you are looking to repair or replace your roofing system, then you need not rush into making a decision. Despite all the roofing options that may be presented to you, you want to choose a roof that is both cost efficient and to your liking. This article will help you narrow down all the roofing system choices that you have, to the most cost efficient roofing in Michigan. Read on! What is the Cheapest Roofing Material? The state of Michigan offers its residents a wide range of roofing materials to choose from. Of all these roofing options, the most recommended roofing materials that you can install on your roof are the asph...

A properly flashed roof valley must have an ice and water shield fixed, with roofing felt being properly protected over the ice and water. If the ice and water shield has missed, then you have to remove the shingles from both sides of the valley, place ice and water shield in place, and re-shingles the roof. ·          You can check if the ice and water shield is installed in your attic by checking through the spaces on the board if you have found that there are any spaces where the roof valley is located. (If you have plywood for a roof deck, you won't see much). ·          You can also put a ladder on your roof towards the valley, pick up some shingles, and check if there is a place for ice and water. If it is missing, then you need to make sure it is in place ·          If your home has more than one valley, you will need to consider a complete re-roofing work...