Ice Dams and Ice cycles On Your Roof

Roofing

Identifying ice dams and attic condensation can help you avoid costly roof leaks and a roof collapse in the future. An ice dam is created by a build-up of ice on the edges of your roof and your gutter drainage system when melted snow runs down the side and freezes....

Three Things That Happen When You Wait to Replace Your Roof

Energy Efficiency, Home Maintenance, Roofing

No one wants to drop large amounts of money for home repairs unexpectedly. Many homeowners fail to plan for things like new windows, updating the HVAC system, and replacing the old roof.  The problem with that is that sooner or later, all of these things need to be...

From Not to Hot- A Garage Transformation

Garage Construction, New Construction, Remodeling, Roofing, Siding, Windows and Doors

When High Quality Contracting, Inc. first got the call regarding this garage, we were not sure what we were in for. The garage was in bad shape. It was ready to fall down with any good storm. However, all was not lost for our customers. They trusted us to repair,...

Can the sun’s heat cause premature roof replacement?

Roofing

  Wisconsin winters can reach below zero temperatures, while our summers average in the mid-’80s. Snow and ice are brutal on your residential roof, but what about the summer heat? How does the heat affect your roof? Do you need a roof repair or roof...

Common Winter Roofing Blues

Home Maintenance, Roofing

Winter roof damage can get you down. Humans are not the only ones who become blue in the winter, your roof can too. The pressure of the hard, cold days and nights, piling up on top of it, as well as the wind blowing across every shingle. No wonder your roof responds...

Preparing Your Roof for the Winter

Roofing

Now that Fall is near, homeowners need to start thinking about preparing their roof for winter. A lot can happen over the spring and summer months with weather damaging and rot, so it is best to get a full roof inspection done as soon as possible to avoid costly...

What is Ice Damming and how does it affect my roof?

Roofing

  Perhaps you have heard the term “Ice Dam” or “Ice Damming” and are not sure what exactly that is or how it affects your home. We have the answers for you. An ice dam refers to a rim of ice that forms at the edges of your room and gutter systems that prevent...