Ground Snow Load in Macomb and Oakland: What 25 PSF Means
Michigan rules set ground snow load at 25 pounds per square foot across Macomb and Oakland counties. What that number actually is, why it is not the load on your roof, and when accumulated snow is worth worrying about.
Two Layers of Shingles: Why Michigan Caps It and What It Costs You Later
A second layer of shingles is cheaper today, and it decides your next roof for you. What Michigan municipalities cap, what an overlay hides, and how to find out how many layers are already up there.
Your Three-Day Right to Cancel a Door-Knocked Contract
Michigan gives you three days to cancel a sale solicited at your home, and only one day where you agreed to pay over time. If you signed something on the doorstep after a storm and have thought better of it, the clock is already running.
The 24-Inch Ice Barrier Rule, and Why One Course Is Often Not Enough
Metro Detroit building departments publish the same requirement: ice barrier from the roof edge to at least 24 inches inside the exterior wall line. On a house with an overhang and a shallow pitch, one course of membrane frequently does not get there.
Does a New Roof Raise Your Property Taxes in Michigan?
No. Michigan statute lists roofs, siding, gutters, masonry and exterior paint by name as normal repair and maintenance that is not treated as an addition to value. Here is the list, and what does move an assessment.
How to Check a Michigan Contractor Licence in Sixty Seconds
Michigan runs a free public database where you can check whether the person quoting your roof holds a licence. It takes less than a minute, it requires no account, and almost nobody uses it. Here is how, and more usefully, what to look for once the record comes up — because a licence existing is […]
Do You Need a Permit to Replace a Roof in Michigan?
Yes. And in most of Macomb and Oakland County, you are not the one who can pull it. That second part surprises people. Homeowners assume a permit is paperwork they could handle themselves if they wanted to save a fee. For roofing, it usually does not work that way — and understanding why tells you […]