Is It Time For A New Roof?

Roofing Experts 1:28 pm
roof inspection for hail damage

Asphalt shingles with hail damage.

Now that Winter is over, you should take the time to get your roof checked out. Winter weather in Michigan is brutal and it may have damaged your roof. Snow, sleet, and hail can cause holes to appear in the roof shingles or leakage through shutters.

It seems like it’s been raining every day. Recently a homeowner called their window company because they noticed water around their window. They thought it was the seal on the window, but were told the window was fine. It turned out that a shingle had been pushed back and water streamed along some flashing on wood that bordered a window. Luckily they called us for an inspection and a minor repair took care of it.

If you have any leaks or suspect damage in your roof, contact us today!

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Cleaning Moss & Algae Off Your Roof

Roofing Experts 9:27 am

Cleaning Moss & Algae off your roof

Everyone has seen moss, it grows on the surface in damp areas. It uses sports to reproduce and because it has no roots, it can spread on many surfaces, including your roof. Algae on the other had is typically an aquatic plant that grows in damp environments. Because moss and algae thrive and reproduce in damp and shady environments, they can reproduce and spread on a roof. It specifically appears on the north side of a roof, as the north side receives the least amount of sun, or under tree branches that overhang a roof. Over time, moss and algae can damage a roof and can cause it to degrade.

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