Traditionally, storm doors were used in northern climates because the primary door was inefficient. A storm door created an additional barrier from high winds. With today’s foam-filled, energy-efficient doors, storm doors are obsolete. So why do people still use them? A false sense of security The worst reason to purchase a storm door is for…
Read MoreIt’s windy and cold. A blizzard is raging outside. Everybody’s roof is snow covered and I’m the roofer people call because my reputation for not scaring people precedes me. Don’t panic. The cold is your friend right now. Water is in its solid form and as long as it stays frozen, it won’t be…
Read MoreBe careful when a contractor tells you that you have mold and without having the experience or medical background, alerts you to an issue that may not be a problem. Two or three times a year I visit customers who have had contractors come by and just scare them — and for what reason? Sometimes…
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There are three types of insulation that are being used in today’s market. The well informed homeowner understands there are pros and cons of each of them and here’s what they are: Settling: Most insulation settles and since it settles, it means you will have a lower R-value. (R-value refers to resistance to temperature changes. The…
Read MoreWhen a glass block company receives a call and the customer tells them that they have “just standard size” windows, professionals cringe. The Professional knows that there will be a disconnect between what the customer expects, and what can be delivered and for what price it can be installed. So here’s a quick checklist to better understand…
Read MoreWhen the leaves fall, the phone rings. Panic is setting in as homeowners who know their roof will not safeguard their homes through the winter call. The key to effective autumn roofing is planning but even the best laid plans will not be perfect. Here’s what you can do to maximize your chances of success.…
Read MoreSome companies try to shortcut the details of how they’re going to do your gutters by telling you a “per foot” price. This misleads customers into thinking that a linear foot counts as a gutter foot. Be wary of companies that offer the “by the foot” pricing. Here’s why: Marketing hype sometimes sucks people into…
Read MoreIt’s official — Angie’s List just came out with their “Best of the Best” contractor awards for the year 2014 and we won ! Thank you to our customers for nominating us and sending in those reviews. It’s an honor we’re proud of. Visit Wisconsin Energy Masters homepage for more information
Read MoreDiagnosing gutter and water problems can be complex. Maryann from Cedarburg was at a loss; unable to figure out what was causing water to cascade over her gutter and come through her basement walls. THE CHALLENGE: Her challenges can be solved, but it’s going to take some changes and an understanding of why the problem…
Read MoreIt’s unfortunate to have to say this, but sometimes home sellers and contractors will hide the amount of layers of shingles that are on a house with a special trim piece and sometimes you can’t tell until you start ripping the existing roof off. This is more common on older homes (pre-1950). Wisconsin law requires that…
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