Midwest Roofing Blog
Revitalize Your Home with the Perfectly Colored Roof
When replacing your roof, homeowners must make a lot of individual decisions about the style of roof, the types of shingles, and the overall budget of the replacement project. The color of your roofing material is also an important decision. Not only will it affect...
Will Your Roof Survive Winter’s Worst?
Each year, some of the nation's most notable news stories involve severe weather, often from tornadoes, hail damage, torrential rains, or ice storms. These are typical weather patterns in the United States' Midwest. Although wind, snow, ice, and hail are relatively...
Take Precautions on Your Gas Ventilation System and Roof for a Safe Home
Do you have gas-powered appliances in your home? If so, your attic's venting system is set up to remove carbon monoxide and other dangerous gases from the air through the roof. Sometimes bad hail storms or tornadoes can jar or damage the connections between the...
Three Precautions to Take Before Accessing Your Roof
Doing a bit of do-it-yourself roof maintenance can help prolong the life and integrity of your roof. If you feel comfortable doing tasks like cleaning your gutters, removing debris, and quickly inspecting for potentially bent or missing shingles, then you...
Maintain Your Roof During Winter Months to Avoid Damage
If you have asphalt shingles on your rooftop, taking steps to prepare and maintain them during wintertime will be necessary, so they do not sustain damage. Failure to do routine upkeep of your roof can lead to needing repairs if water makes its way into your home or...
Fixing Sagging or Loose Gutters
Waterlogged leaves can grow too heavy for gutter troughs, and they can make your gutters start to bend. Even the most well-cleaned gutters can start to sag because of extreme temperature changes, harsh winds, and other elements wreaking havoc. One of the best ways to...
Choose the Right Energy Saving Material for Your Commercial Roof
Commercial roofs must be cost-effective above all else. Whether you own commercial property or you run a property management company and one of the properties you oversee is due for a new roof, a cost-benefit analysis is a top tool for deciding which type of roofing...
How to Detect a Leak and Repair Leaking Vent Pipes
Any holes in your roof make it susceptible to leaks. These holes can be found in gaps in your shingles, worn wood due to ice dams, and even in holes that serve a purpose, like near your vents or chimney. Older rooftop vent pipes can start to develop leaks as the metal...