Four levels of protection are applied to soil pipes. The initial layer consists of a waterproof WinterGuard ice and water shield, which is applied to the roof deck and the base of the pipe. This shield facilitates the adhesion of the underlayment to both the pipe and the roof deck. The second level involves applying… Read more »
Category: Soil Pipe & Electrical Riser Boot Protection
Integrity Roofing System
The Integrity Roofing System utilizes two distinct underlayment’s: WinterGuard, a waterproof underlayment that permanently adheres to a clean, dry wood roof deck, and RoofRunner, a water-resistant synthetic felt. The installation requirements and building codes mandate the application of WinterGuard ice and water shield at all eave edges, extending up the roofline by 24 inches beyond… Read more »
The Tear Off Process
We only remove enough of the original, older roofing material to allow for inspection, necessary changes, and adjustments to insulation. Additionally, we install waterproof and water-resistant underlayment’s to safeguard the home from inclement weather overnight. There are several methods that can be employed to remove, capture, and relocate the older roofing material to the designated… Read more »
Communication Processes to Ensure a Satisfactory Contracting Experience
Job Schedule: Our private online Project Schedule enables customers to view their names and projects on our list of scheduled projects. This Schedule does not disclose personal information beyond the last name, city, and project type. Due to the diverse project sizes, complexities, change orders, and weather-related delays, we cannot provide projected start or completion… Read more »
UnMatched Experience, Qualifications, Professionalism & 5 Star Ratings
Experience: Dennison Roofing & Gutter Toppers is honored to have maintained a longstanding partnership of over 50 years with CertainTeed, which has been instrumental in our success as the region’s most accomplished roofing and siding contractor. With a clientele exceeding 8,000 satisfied customers (see our installations in your neighborhood) and a remarkable 3,000+ manufacturer-certified 5… Read more »
The Unknown Pre-Approved Extra Costs of a Roofing Project – That are Required by Building Codes or the Manufacturer
1.) In larger municipalities, the local Municipality Building Permit is determined by the total cost of the construction project. Conversely, in smaller rural areas, a flat fee is typically applied. As outlined in our agreement, instead of increasing the fee based on a markup, we simply charge an additional $40 for the time it takes… Read more »
What are the Risks & Liabilities of Homeowners Failing to Ensure the Contractor they Hire Carries Workers’ Compensation Insurance?
Michigan law requires that every employer subject to the Act/Law must carry workers’ compensation insurance if they employ 1 or more employees for more that 35 hours per week for 13 weeks or longer during the preceding 52 weeks. In addition, all private employers regularly employing 3 or more employees at one time or the… Read more »
Ice Dams: How are they Formed and How to Defeat Them
Over the last several years our winters in the West Michigan and Northern Indiana areas have brought the issue of damaging ice dams front and center. Most homeowners really don’t pay much attention at all to the ice and snow on their roof until there is an interior leak or icicles prevent entry into their… Read more »
Ventilation Fail
This 6/7 year old roof at a home located at 4463 M140 in Eau Claire Michigan experienced a major failure when another roofer failed to install proper ventilation. Sadly, most roofers fail to install proper ventilation which means the homeowner never a had an actual warranty. They just installed a new roof and moved on… Read more »
Saint Joseph Michigan Heated Gutter Topper Project
Location: 2615 Thayer Drive Saint Joseph MI 49085 Products Installed: Lifetime Warranty Heated Charcoal Gutter Topper Dennison Exterior Solutions & Gutter Topper as gutter protection contractors in Saint Joseph Michigan installed the Heated Gutter Topper system on this home. The roof had experienced significant ice buildup due to lack of proper ventilation. Heated Gutter Topper… Read more »