Perhaps the most common question we get (and any roofing company for that matter), is the question about knowing when a home’s roof has issues. The simple answer is that the signs are obvious. The complicated answer is that the roof issues signs aren’t so obvious. 

At first glance, you can see common roofing issues such as:  

• Missing shingles 
• Water stains inside of the home 
• Exposed roof components that look out of place 

There are also times when you might not see apparent roof issues such as rotting plywood, pipe collar cracks, or leaks. In this case, you have options. You can count on us for emergency roof repair in Lansing, MI.

Perhaps you do your springtime maintenance and notice a few missing shingles or one morning you wake up and the bathroom ceiling has a leak stain. In the case of a roofing leak, you have options. 

Sometimes people ask if they need a new roof because of a leak, and the answer is always the same. It depends. Factors such as the age of your current roof, the current warranty (if there is one), and the scope of your roof leak will ultimately determine the next steps. In either case, the first step is to always get the issue inspected by an honest roofing company. Whether it's just a few missing shingles or a more serious problem, this will determine what happens next. 

Sometimes a simple roof repair is the best option, and sometimes a replacement is the best option. The next steps will involve contacting insurance to see if your home qualifies for a new roof. 

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The short answer is most likely. Our average is about 80% of the time a permit is required. To answer definitively, it depends on the city or township of your home. We can simplify it for you. If required, it will be part of your proposal automatically when we quote your roof. You’ll never have to worry about hidden charges but we can’t promise the same thing with other roofers. 

Even though you won’t have to worry about the process, here are a few bits of information you may be interested in knowing about. Most municipalities require a final inspection which we will make you aware of in advance of doing your project. Sometimes, an “open roof inspection” is also required to assure proper compliance under your shingles. 

No matter what kind of permits and inspections are required, A&J Roofing will have you breathing a sigh of relief. You won’t have to be concerned about it. For commercial and residential roof repair in Lansing, MI, call us today.

If you’ll permit us one little boast, protecting your home during a roofing installation is on our list of things we are most proud of and where we make an extra effort to outshine the other roofing companies. 

Every home is different when it comes to setting up a new roof so we don’t have a one size fits all answer to this question. What we can tell you is that the material haulers we use to transport the materials are loaded up for every job with an arsenal of protective materials: 4×8 sheets of wood, lumber, tarps, and any other materials deemed necessary that we determine during the original inspection of your roof. Extra care is given to the setup before the first crew member ever climbs a ladder to begin your roofing project. 

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We make this as easy as possible for you by requiring very little on your part. We do recommend that you remove or secure any fragile or irreplaceable items on the walls or ceilings inside your home. During the installation of your roof, there will be some vibration on your walls and ceilings and we will not be responsible for any damage to unsecured items that are disturbed or fall. 

Your roofing installation will begin between 7:00 and 7:30 in the morning on the scheduled day and we ask that you move your vehicles out of the garage and onto the street the night before. This way we will not intrude on your morning routine. 

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We're both licensed and insured for residential roof repair in Lansing, MI. We're often asked about our license and insurance which shows that many homeowners are both informed and concerned. You should be. Both are very important and you should ask for proof. A legitimate roofing contractor will not be the least bit offended. This isn't just a matter of compliance with Michigan law, but your own personal protection. State law in Michigan requires that if you’re working on any roof other than your own, you're required to be licensed; both personal and business licenses are required. 

To acquire a contractor’s license in Michigan, class time is required and both trade and business tests are administered. To maintain valid licensing, around 40 hours of classes must be completed annually. Licensing and skill are also very specific. You want to be sure your roofer is licensed for roofing. Obviously, it’s a lot easier to go unlicensed so this alone says something important about those who are not licensed. Licensing doesn’t benefit the contractor, it benefits you. The same is true of insurance.

Most shingle manufacturers recommend at least four nails per shingle and six in high-wind areas such as Florida and Oklahoma. That answers the question about the minimum number of nails and we’re sure you realize that the minimum will be good enough for fast-buck roofing companies. They’ll use the cheapest roofing nail they can find. 

Answering the question about how many nails we use per shingle is a bit different and we’ll go light on the technical details yet not so light that we end up being vague. We use 5-6 nails per shingle, no matter the area and steepness of the roof. For more questions about residential roof repair in Lansing, MI, call us today.

Your gutters will absolutely be left clean! We actually clean your gutters twice! Your gutters are cleaned by hand after your old roofing material has been torn off, followed by a leaf blower to remove fine debris. 

After installation of the new roofing material, another cleaning is performed and your gutters are cleaned a second time. For more questions about residential roof repair in Lansing, MI, call us today.

It’s not so much a question of which is better, but a question of which is better for particular types of roofs. For example, if your home has cathedral ceilings, the ridge vent is the only viable solution. On a roof where four slopes converge to a single ridge, as shown above, box vents are the best choice. Many homes are designed where either a ridge vent or box vent will work equally well. Considering the fact that ridge vents are more aesthetically pleasing, our recommendation would be the ridge vents.

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The condensed answer is, ice dams are roof leaks aggressively in the process of happening, and beavers have nothing to do with it.

Next comes the what, how, where, and why. It begins with the interaction between warm and freezing cold air. Heat always seeks cold. In the summertime, understanding that principle helps you realize it’s the heat coming in rather than the cool getting out. In the wintertime, most people think the cold air is getting in when it is really the heat going out. 

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