How to Prepare your Roof for Spring

With spring weather approaching and warmer weather spring cleaning is on several people’s minds. Your roof should be one of those spring cleaning tasks. Being that your roof is your fist line of protection from the elements and your roof can take a toll from the cold winter months you should do an inspection every […]

Common Roofing Problems During the Cold Months

Homes often have several roofing problems during the winter months. In this article, we will list some of the problems that occur and how to take care of those problems. Snow damage During the winter, heavy snow accumulating on your roof can severely cause damage. The homes foundation may not be able to support the […]

Maintaining Your Roof – Tips From American Standard Roofing

Residential Roof Maintenance: Residential roof maintenance is an important part of home improvement. In today’s pot, our panel of experts here at American Standard Roofing will discuss residential roof maintenance in detail. While we have covered this numerous times in the past, this issue is important enough for us to write about it again. Michigan […]

Roof Life Expectancy: Regular Maintenance is a Must!

Roof Life Expectancy: In today’s post our panel of experts here at American Standard Roofing discuss roof life expectancy. We will also go over how routine maintenance leads to a healthier roof and increases roof life expectancy as well.   Why The Roof? While roof life expectancy may be the last thing on a homeowner’s […]

The Effects of Weather

Protecting us from the power of nature Your home is the last line of defense The only thing standing between you and the elements is the house that you live in. This can be quite scary if you really consider the implications. We all know that taking care of home improvement projects can seem like […]

Enjoy Another From our Video Vault!

We are certified and licensed roofing contractors. We also have over 36 years of experience in the industry. American Standard Roofing stands behind it’s work. Our reputation is important to us. We believe in never sacrificing quality for easy profits. We also stand behind our services for the lifetime of the product, both labor and material. That is […]

After the Storm: From the Vault

Take a close look at your roof after the storm These recent storms have created a lot of problems in Michigan, from downed power lines to uprooted trees. But the most common type or problem most of our customers have had to deal with involve roofing.  The obvious storm related problems are easy enough to spot, […]

Clean The Gutters! From the Vault

We all know that we’re supposed to clean and maintain our gutters, but do we know why? A clean gutter system will channel rain water from your roof, through the down spouts, and safely out away from your home and foundation. When leaves, twigs, and other debris begin to build up in your gutters, water […]

Homeowners Dilemma: How To Get Rid Of Woodpeckers

  Wondering how to get rid of woodpeckers? Here at American Standard Roofing, we get a lot of questions from homeowners who are inquisitive about woodpeckers. While everyone enjoys the birds singing, flowers blossoming and bees buzzing, no homeowner wants woodpeckers pecking on the outside of their home damaging it. The most frequently asked question […]

What Are The Little Rock Granules In My Gutter?

When shingles are manufactured, there are mineral granules pressed into the hot asphalt. These granules create the color of your shingles and protect them from UV rays, as well as make them fire resistant and more durable. As your shingles are exposed to the elements, it is not uncommon for small numbers of granules to […]