What to Do If Hail Has Damaged Your Roof Hail and other storm events can cause significant damage to homes. If you’re a homeowner who has experienced hail damage or damage from another type of storm event, you may be wondering what steps you should take next. In this blog,
When it comes to insulating your home, many homeowners tend to focus on the type and amount of insulation they need. While these are important factors to consider, another crucial aspect of home insulation is often overlooked: air sealing. Proper air sealing is essential for effective home insulation, yet it’s
During winter, icicles may form on your gutters. While they might look pretty, many homeowners wonder if icicles on your gutters are bad. Are they a cause for concern? Table of Contents Why Do Icicles Form on Gutters? Icicles form on gutters when snow on a roof melts due to
It’s no secret that your home’s insulation has a huge impact on its energy efficiency. Insulation works by providing an additional barrier through which heat must go through to enter or escape your home, making it more difficult for outside temperatures to impact the comfort of your home. Insulation is
Updated: June 10, 2025 A 2025 Guide for Wisconsin Homeowners What is a Rim Joist and where is it? The rim (or band) joist is the narrow board that sits on your house’s sill plate and caps every floor joist. In most Wisconsin basements it is still bare wood, riddled
When it comes to the products that they have installed for their homes, homeowners often seek out options that offer energy efficiency when making upgrades to their homes. Many roofing materials can be said to be energy efficient—many even can have an ENERGY STAR rating. But still, not all roofing
