No pressure! Sitting down with a contractor and letting them propose their contract in a professional manner is a wonderful way to educate yourself, but do not fall for the high-pressure sales tactics. They may try to convince you that their price is only good for the day, or that you should act now to […]

Even though every roof is different, you want to make sure the main items are clearly stated in the proposal so that you know what you are getting. Here is a list of common standards in a professional roofing proposal. Tear off or shingle over? You want to make sure the contractor clearly states if […]

When looking for a roofing company in the Lansing area, you always need to make sure of two things: are they licensed and insured? There are a lot of companies that try to operate their roofing business without having either, and that can mean trouble. Why use a licensed roofer? If a roofing company in […]

If you have never had a new roof put on in Lansing, you may not know what to expect. It may seem a bit intimidating having someone come in to your home and poke around, but if you know how the process goes, it will help you to feel comfortable and confident every step of […]

When replacing your roof, be prepared to run into some unexpected repairs. Even a roof that looks like it’s never had a leak could have some damage that needs to be repaired before installing the new shingles. Decking Replacement Decking is the wood between the primary structure of the home and the roof underlayment. In […]

Have you noticed that when a person is grateful about their fortunes, the most common thing they will be thankful for first is having a roof over their head? Naturally, having a roof symbolizes having a home – a place you can feel happy and protected. And there’s nothing worse than the threat of losing […]

How to finance a home addition in Lansing, MI Additions come in all shapes and sizes. Before adding to your home, first you must evaluate your options. If you have already started researching and talking to friends and banks, your head could already be spinning. It is exasperating. Additions are costly and often require a […]

When researching insulation, you might end up scratching your head wondering what all these numbers stand for. We’re here today to clear up the confusion. Insulation’s ability to slow down heat’s inevitable escape from your home is rated on a scale known as the R-value. The R stands for “resistance.” The higher the R value, […]

It’s that time of year again when we have to worry about the build-up of ice and snow on our roofs. This build-up of ice is called an ice dam. With the amount of snow that we get here in the Mid-Michigan area, everyone needs to know how to protect their roof from this accumulation. […]