Keeping Our Clients Informed

Is your chimney ready for the big guy in the red suit to make his grand entrance? Don’t take the health of your masonry for granted. Ensure the structure is sound with this simple checklist, so your fireplace is safe to use this winter. Stains or Discoloration A white...

Fall is a wonderful time of year. The leaves begin to change colors, football is in full swing and you can get just about anything laced with pumpkin spice. However, all of these beautifully colored fall leaves will soon be falling down and clogging up your gutters....

Ice dams are chunks of ice build-up that can form on the eaves or edges of roofs, preventing melting snow from draining off the roof. When water gets backed up behind an ice dam, it can leak into your home and cause water damage to walls and ceilings. This damage can...

When you think of "roof", you probably think of shingles. There's more to a roof, roof maintenance, and roofing repair than just shingles. Let's take a look. Roof Deck Protection Roof deck protection is extremely important to the longevity of your roof.  This layer of...

Hail 101: The Basics If you live in the Midwest, chances are you've seen hail at some point in your lifetime. Hail’s large, often spherical ice particles are created by thunderstorms when updrafts are strong enough to carry droplets of water above freezing level. When...

Most homeowners understand the importance of repairing their roof when shingles are blowing or falling off, but most don’t stop to consider why the shingles are blowing or falling off. Those that do, typically assume it has to do with the age of the roof or severe...

Most people who live in Wisconsin can appreciate why their home’s roof needs an ice and water leak barrier. Without an ice and water shield installed, ice dams, wind-driven rain, and snow buildup can lead to costly home repairs. Unfortunately, it takes more than just...