Cottage and Vacation Home Roof Inspection Guide for the Leelanau Peninsula
You drove up to your Suttons Bay cottage for the first weekend in June. The dock is still pulled in, the lawn needs mowing, and… Read More
August 10
How to File a Roof Insurance Claim for Hail or Wind Damage in Charlevoix
A July afternoon thunderstorm rolled across Lake Charlevoix and dumped quarter-sized hail on your neighborhood. Your roof looks fine from the driveway. Your neighbor’s truck… Read More
June 24
Roof Flashing: The Small Detail Behind Most Traverse City Roof Leaks
When a roof leaks, homeowners often blame the shingles first. More often, the real culprit is the flashing. These thin metal strips seal the roof’s… Read More
June 24
Roof Algae and Moss on Traverse City Roofs: Causes and Removal
Those dark streaks running down your shingles are not just dirt. In Northern Michigan’s damp, shaded climate, they are usually algae or moss. Left alone,… Read More
May 20
Roof Ventilation in Northern Michigan Homes: Why It Matters and Common Mistakes
Your upstairs bedrooms in your Northern Michigan home feel like a sauna by July. Your AC runs nonstop. Your shingle roof is only nine years… Read More
