Mid-Roof Vent & Shingle Installation
Ypsilanti, MI Shingles: Owens Corning Duration Color: Stormcloud This roof had issues due to inadequate airflow. We installed a mid-roof ventilation system. This vent has a low-profile that blends seamlessly with the rest of the roof, so aesthetics is not sacrifice for protection. This new system will help reduce heat a […]
Discovered the Original Wood Shingles in 100 Year Old Home
Ann Arbor, MI Shingles: Owens Corning Duration Color: Desert Tan As a roofer, we discover all sorts of things when we remove shingles, specially when working with older homes. For this beautiful Ann Arbor 1900’s home, we found the original wood shingles under 2 layers of other shingles! The roof deck also needed to repla […]
New Shingles Revive Victorian House
Ypsilanti, MI Shingles: Owens Corning Oakridge Color: Chateau Green New shingles can completely revive a home’s curb appeal. For this Victorian home in Ypsilanti, the shingles were decaying and completely lost their color in some spots. We replaced the roof deck due to rot. We installed Owens Corning Oakridge shingles in […]
Roof Saddle Construction to Repair Roofing Leaks & Ventilation
Saline, MI Shingles: Owens Corning Duration Color: Driftwood This Ann Arbor townhouse’s roof was having various issues. The initial roof design, combed with improper ventilation was causing leaks and condensation build up. We constructed a roof saddle to redirect the water flow. We installed edge vents to help with air fl […]
Roof Replacement for Steep Pitched Tudor Home
Saline, MI Shingles: Owens Corning TruDefinition® Duration FLEX® Color: Brownwood Tudor homes are know for their complex roofs that feature many gables with steep pitches. This beautiful home in Ann Arbor was no different. It’s important to install the right material on such an intricate roof to ensure the home is prot […]
Restricted Ventilation causing Mold
For this Saline home, we found mold staining on the roof sheathing. The mold growth is due to condensation build up from restricted ventilation. A proper ventilation system brings outside air in through the vents to warm up the attic and then escape through the ridge vents. In this case, the vent was blocked causing th […]
Moss Causing Damage to Shingles & Roof Deck
Moss can cause significant damage and degrade the structural integrity of your roof. Moss captures water which can get under the shingles causing the shingles to warp and rot the roof deck.
TruDefinition Duration Sierra Gray
For the ultimate protection and an impressive curb appeal, the homeowner went with Owens Corning TruDefinition Duration in the color Sierra Gray. TruDefinition shingles feature multiple-granule colors and shadowing to provide an extraordinary look. Check out the full transformation.
Owens Corning Oakridge Driftwood Roof Replacement
This beautiful brick home in Ann Arbor had some extensive growth of algae and lichens. This growth can be an unsightly nuisance. Check out the amazing transformation.
Correcting Dryer Vent going into Attic
The exhaust from the dryer was being vented into the attic space of this Ann Arbor home. The warm, moist air inside the vent tends to condense which causes moisture problems. We also saw a build up of lint that you can see on the roof deck.
