West Michigan Roofing Blog

Gutters are vital to directing precipitation away from your foundation and therefore deserve your attention throughout the year. Generally, you should inspect your gutters at least twice annually (spring and fall are good times) to make sure they’re free of debris and are not leaking.

Gutters are never something we should take for granted. They have an extremely valuable purpose to homes and can even add to the curb appeal.

With several types of gutters, multiple materials from which to choose and the option for seamed or seamless, you’ll want to understand the pros and cons of each type to help decide which gutters are best for your home.

When you’re looking to install or replace a roof with asphalt shingles, it’s important to consider the pros and cons of traditional 3 tab shingles and the growing-in-popularity architectural shingles .

The best remedy to just about any potential roof problem is preventive maintenance, and that’s perhaps best exemplified by the potential for winter roof damage. In most cases, winter weather won’t cause new damage to your roof, however it can exacerbate existing—or even unknown—problems.

A roof’s lifespan in Michigan is impacted by all four seasons, from the bitter cold and potentiallyhazardous winters to precipitation-heavy springs, to the relentless sun of the summer, and the falling leaves of autumn.

The leaves are beginning to here in West Michigan, which means winter is just around the corner. Is your home ready? Perhaps you spent part of your summer planning for a new roof, and even have some estimates you’ve been considering.

Michigan weather will take its toll on your roof and significantly impact its lifespan. Because your roof could have significant weather damage even before you notice a leak, it pays to request a free inspection.

While our focus at West Michigan Roofing is on installation and repairs, we do have our opinions on maintenance practices that can affect your roof. Every year, we get questions ranging from, “Will you wash my roof?” to “I had someone clean my roof, and they ruined the shingles. Can you fix it?