Top Roofing Trends: Fall 2025

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

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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Get to Know Owens Corning Roofing, Part 5: Supreme Three-Tab Style Shingles

Welcome back to our series that covers Owens Corning asphalt shingles. In addition to creating one of the best asphalt roofing products on the market, Owens Corning is an innovative company that considers sustainability as the heart of their business, making a sustainable future through material innovation a priority. In this series we’ve highlighted all of Owens Corning’s shingle lines, and in the final installment we’re diving into the Supreme line.  Here’s a recap of what we’ve covered so far: Part 1: Duration Series Shingles Part 2: Oakridge Series Shingles Part 3: Berkshire Series Shingles Part 4: Woodcrest Series Shingles Let’s get started by focusing on some of the benefits of Supreme asphalt shingles, as well as color choices and a mini gallery. As always, if you have questions about asphalt roofing — or would like us to stop by for a complimentary roof inspection — feel free to get in touch anytime. DURABLE & BEAUTIFUL The Supreme three-tab asphalt shingle line is a go-to basic shingle that balances durable weather resistance and value. It’s

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Get to Know Owens Corning Roofing, Part 4: Woodcrest Wood Shake Style Shingles

In this series, we’re taking a look at the Owens Corning line of asphalt shingles — and they’re one of the best, most dependable brands on the market. The goal of the series is to make it easier for homeowners like you to gain an understanding of what Owens Corning has to offer, making it easier to determine whether or not one of their asphalt shingles products is a good choice for your roof replacement. Here’s what we’ve covered so far: Part 1: Duration Series Shingles Part 2: Oakridge Series Shingles Part 3: Berkshire Series Shingles In Part 4 of our series, we’re diving into the Woodcrest wood shake style series — focusing on some of the benefits of these asphalt shingles, as well as color options and a mini gallery of photos. RUGGED & BEAUTIFUL Thick and durable, Woodcrest shingles also add immense curb appeal to your home. The rustic, textured appearance delivers the aesthetic of wood shake — without the maintenance. These asphalt shingles also meet the highest fire-resistance standards in the industry:

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Prolong the Life of Your Roof with these Attic Tips

In the month of May, our articles focused on roofing — specifically GAF roofing products. In this article, we’re shifting our attention from the roof to the attic. Why? Because a couple of useful attic tips can help extend the life of your roof, regardless of whether your roof is brand new or not. Essentially, our attic tips boil down to ventilation and insulation … A Well-ventilated attic can prolong the life of your roof … Keeping your attic well-ventilated is a key element in roofing care. It’s something we take into account when we install a new roof on a home, and it’s also something you’ll want to inspect — or have a professional inspect — if you haven’t done so recently. That said, how do you determine if your attic is well ventilated, or if there are issues that need addressing? Check for mold in the attic. If mold is present, have a professional, local remediation company stop by and take a look. Essentially, with moisture can come mold, mildew, and fungi —

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