ROOFING CONTRACTORS, MICHIGAN

Michigan roofing contractors have extreme weather conditions to take into consideration with any roof repair issues its residents bring forward. Unique to your state is the high number of cloudy days – some areas enjoy sunny days for less than one third of the entire year. Much of your state is coastline on Lake Michigan, but you still experience severe continental conditions requiring your attention to prevent unnecessary roof replacement.

Regular roof inspections, at least two times per year before and after your normal storm seasons, can mean the difference between a minor shingle replacement or entire sections of your roof. The majority of roof damage does occur as a result of thunderstorms, hurricanes, tornadoes, wind storms and ice dams, all of which Michigan is susceptible to. However, minor roof leaks and poor attic ventilation not prioritized can be just as damaging.

Roof leaks can occur from either poor workmanship or defective flashing. The simplest occurrence of a roof leak is from holes in the roofing material. The nails used to secure your roof shingles can be the very culprits that allows a steady stream of moisture into your house. If your roofer did not line up the shingles and nail them so that the nail holes are covered, then you have a problem. It is the same with the piece of two by four that was nailed into your roof as a foot support, a common practice on really steep roofs. Nails pierce the skin of your roof and let weather in.
 
Faulty flashing is another source of leaks. Any opening on your roof, including skylights, vents, stack pipes, power fan flashing and even your roof ridge and windows, must be sealed to prevent moisture and mold from accumulating in the attic and getting into the rest of the house requiring more costly repairs. You can save your house and budget by contracting experienced, licensed and reputable Michigan roofing contractors.