Impressive Insulated Vinyl Siding, Part 1: Norandex Polar Wall Plus

In this series, we’re diving into a handful of the top-quality insulated vinyl siding products we install. The goal of the series is to help Madison homeowners be in-the-know regarding these products so they can make educated decisions when choosing new siding for their home. Before we jump into the Norandex Polar Wall Plus! insulated […]

How to Prevent Ice Damming on Your Roof

Ice damming is something every homeowner wants to avoid because it can cause various types of damage to your roof and home. Ice dams can form when heat loss occurs through the roof, melting the snow and causing water to flow toward the eave overhang (which can be VERY cold in winter months), where it […]

How to Safely Remove Snow from Your Roof

Around this time of year, the question of how to remove snow from a roof is pretty common. This article tackles the most effective and safe ways to remove snow from your roof, as well as what should be avoided. We’ll also take a look at whether it’s advisable to remove snow from solar panels […]

The Pros & Cons of Solar Roof Panels & Shingles

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 […]

The Best Type of Roofing to Use with Solar Panels

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 […]