Michigan isn’t in “Tornado Alley,” but it has two of its own. The first is from the Grand Rapids area moving west to east to the Lansing-Flint-Saginaw area. The second is from Coldwater to the Hillsdale-Adrian-Monroe area. If you live in these “tornado alleys,” then look to residential roofing in Ann Arbor, MI. Why?
Roofing Materials
The cheapest and most attractive roofing materials are asphalt shingles. The most common damages to shingles are those that are blown off the roof, and those that are lifted but remain on the roof. It’s these that present as serious a problem as those that are blown off.
The second best choice in roofing materials is metal. It lasts upwards of 50 or more years, comes in shingles or sheets, and withstands rot, moisture, and wind damages. What kind of damages?
Damages
Asphalt shingles suffer more from wind damages than metal roofs. You can see which shingles have been blown off. You can’t see which are loose. Asphalt shingles are attached by nails in addition to adhesive strips or glue/sealant. High winds rip through these. Sometimes the shingles remain vaguely attached but not tight. This is where the problem lies.
Since you won’t see which shingles are lifted but not completely detached, you won’t see the water damages to the underlayment. This is where residential roofing in Ann Arbor, MI, comes in. They’ll inspect the roof for loose shingles and effect repairs.
