Economic slowdowns coupled with high unemployment create the perfect breeding ground for all types of shady business practices, which brings me to my point.  The roofing, siding, and home improvement industry is all too often targeted by these unsavory characters lacking experience, financial resources, and the expertise to perform professionally.

“Buyer Beware” is the operative word here.  It is imperative that consumers thoroughly investigate any contractor they’re considering doing business with.

Many resources are available these days to consumers.  We recommend that you thoroughly investigate the contractor’s background.  How many years have they been licensed, insured, and worked in a specific profession?  Contact the Better Business Bureau in your area.  Is the contractor listed?  Are they members in “good standing” of industry associations specific to their trade, such as the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)?  Visit their place of business.  Are they invested in the community?  Remember, the more a company has invested in their business and community, the more likely they are going to be responsive to your needs after all.  Their reputation and future sales depend on it.  Quality contractors will welcome inquires and the opportunity to prove their worth.

In closing, a little due diligence on your part will improve your odds for a successful outcome.  Remember the old adage “If it’s too good to be true, it probably is.”

Boys & Girls Club of Lansing Building

Boys & Girls Club of Lansing - Field View

Boys & Girls Club of Lansing - Field View

Installing a Skylight:

Cutting out the membrane and insulation

Underlying steel decking

Cutting out and removing the underlying steel decking

New curb and skylight set over opening

The existing roof system consisted of a standing seam metal roof.  New EPS insulation was installed between the metal panels and then a new Duro-Last Roof System was installed.

City of Adrian

The existing roof system consists of a standing seam metal roof.  ESP insulation was installed between the panels and a new Duro-Last Roof system installed.

Federal Correctional Facility "Before"

Federal Correctional Facility "After"

The existing roof on the church building consisted of a layer of dimensional shingles.  The roof pitch was too low for shingles and resulted in continuous problems with the shingle roof.  Our solution was to remove the shingles and install a new Tan colored Duro-Last Roof System, mechanically attached to the deck.  Ridge vent was used at the roof peaks to allow for proper attic space ventilation.  The result was a aesthetically pleasing roof that provided all the church’s needs, complete with a Manufacturer’s 15-year Labor and Materials warranty.

Calvary Baptist Church "Before"

Calvary Baptist Church "After"

Calvary Baptist Church "After"