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The Pros & Cons of Solar Roof Panels & Shingles

November 22, 2025 No Comments

Welcome back to another installment of our series on solar roofing. Today we’re focusing on the pros and cons of having a solar roofing system — either solar panels or solar shingles —  installed. In case you missed them, here are the previous articles in the series: The Benefits of a GAF Timberline Solar Roofing System The Best Type of Roofing to Use with Solar Panels What’s interesting about a pros and cons list is that each positive and each negative can have a different amount of weight for a homeowner depending on their particular situation — so be sure to look at this list of pros and cons through your own lens to see which points feel important, and which don’t. Before we begin, it’s important to note that the 30% federal residential solar tax credit expires on December 31, 2025, which means if you have a solar roofing system installed before then your overall savings will be greater. If you have questions, or would like to get the ball rolling on defining whether

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The Best Type of Roofing to Use with Solar Panels

November 16, 2025 No Comments

When meeting with homeowners interested in a solar roofing system, we’re often asked, “what’s the best type of roofing for use with solar panels or solar shingles?” Before we can accurately answer this question, we need to determine two things: budget and intent. Budgeting for a replacement roof with solar panels or solar shingles comes down to what a homeowner can comfortably afford, as well as how long they plan on staying in the home — which leads us to intent … If you’re looking to stay in your home, say, for five years until the kids are out of college and they’ve moved into their own place, it might be wiser to stick with asphalt shingles. They’ll keep your home protected, integrate well with various solar roofing systems, and add value to your home when you decide to sell. That said, if you’re looking to stay in your home long-term, then a metal roofing system is the longer-lasting choice. Of course, with this added durability comes a higher cost, so discussing all of these

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Top Roofing Trends: Fall 2025

October 19, 2025 No Comments

When it comes to roofing, there are many things to get excited about. From smart roofing technology, to metal roofing, to solar panel integration, there are a lot of ways your replacement roofing can work for you for decades to come. In this article, we dive into the following four major trends in the roofing industry today … Eco-friendly & Sustainable Roofing Solar Integration & Energy Efficient Roofing Smart Roof Technology Metal Roofing ECO-FRIENDLY & SUSTAINABLE ROOFING Homeowner interest, as well as evolving building codes concerning eco-friendly and sustainable products, continues to drive the roofing industry further into environmental consciousness. Here are three of the major developments we’ve seen: Recycled Materials are Growing in Popularity: Roofing shingles that are constructed with recycled plastics, rubber or reclaimed metals do a great job of reducing landfill waste — and typically meet or exceed the performance of traditional roofing materials like asphalt. Keeping it Cool: One of the things you might hear about these days is cool roof technology, which is essentially roofing with a reflective or highly

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Color Trends in Roofing: Fall 2025

October 11, 2025 No Comments

When it comes to asphalt shingles, there are a lot of colors to choose from these days. For instance, just with GAF shingles, there are six different color families for a total of 29 colors in all. In addition, Owens Corning and IKO — two other brands that Dane County homeowners love — each offer dozens of color options, as well. When we work with homeowners, our goal is to support them (as much or as little as they need) to make sure they choose the color that’s just right for their home. Sometimes, when homeowners are looking to stay in their home for a long time, it may be fun to choose a more bold color option. On the contrary, if the homeowners are looking to sell, it might be better to choose a more timeless color, or even a trending color, which can add curb appeal and value to the home. That all said, let’s take a look at the top national shingle colors for 2025, as well as the top colors in

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Asphalt Roofing Repair Tip #3: When is it OK to Replace Missing Shingles vs. When You Need a New Roof

September 19, 2025 No Comments

Welcome back to our series on asphalt roof repair. In Part 1, we focused on replacing damaged shingles, and in Part 2 took a look at curled shingles — specifically fixing vs. replacing them. In Part 3 of our asphalt roofing repair series, we take a look at when it’s appropriate to replace missing shingles, as opposed to when you might need a new roof. Before we begin, it’s important to mention that unless you are experienced with roof repair we strongly recommend having an experienced, insured roofing contractor do the work to ensure your safety. It’s also important to get your roof inspected to identify if it looks like a straightforward repair, or if there are other things going on with your roof that need attention. And if you do have a roofing company inspect your roof, there are a few recommendations we’d like to share: You should never have to pay for a roof inspection. If a roofing company wants to charge you for inspecting your home — move on immediately. Make sure

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