Home Winter Weather Prep: Inside and Out, Part 1

In this two-part series, we’re sharing some proven prep strategies to get your home ready for the Wisconsin winter. In Part 1, we’re focusing on preparing the inside of your home, and in Part 2, we’ll shift our attention to exterior home prep. To begin, it’s important to note that even if you haven’t been […]

Roofing 101, Part 1: The Importance of Leak Barriers

In a nutshell, a leak barrier is a product that works to prevent leaks caused by ice dams and wind-driven rain. An ice dam is a ridge of ice that forms on the edge of a roof — preventing snow from draining from the roof when it melts. Wind-driven rain is rain that blows horizontally, […]

Telltale Signs that Your Roof is Not Energy Efficient

Your roofing is an extremely important part of your home, which is why it’s so critical to keep it in good working condition.  In our last article, we talked about the 7 steps to keep your roofing healthy. We’re continuing our discussion on roof health here, pointing out the top signs that your roof may […]

Remarkable Roofs that Last a Lifetime, Part 3: DECRA Metal Shake Roofing

In the final installment of our series featuring DECRA metal roofing, we’ll be covering two types of metal shake roofing: DECRA Shake XD, and DECRA Shake. DECRA is America’s #1 metal roofing brand, and it’s a popular metal roofing choice for Madison-area homeowners because of its durability, aesthetic and outstanding warranty. In case you missed […]

Remarkable Roofs that Last a Lifetime, Part 1: DECRA Metal Tile Roofing

If you’re looking for a new roof, and prefer a material that’s going to last longer than an asphalt roof, a metal roof is your best option — especially if it’s made by DECRA. DECRA is the #1 stone-coated steel metal roofing company in America. Their roofing products offer an amazing lifespan of 50+ years, […]