BWR News
Roofing insights from the field
Real guidance from a Michigan roofing crew that's been on roofs since 1994. From winter prep to storm response to picking a color that won't embarrass you in 10 years.
How to Protect Your Roof Through a Michigan Winter
Ice dams, heavy snow loads, freeze-thaw cycles — Michigan winters punish a roof. Here's a 7-point checklist you can run before December.
Winter7 min read
Storm Damage 101: What to Do in the First 48 Hours
Wind, hail, and falling branches don't always announce themselves. The right move in the first two days protects both your house and your insurance claim.
Storm Damage6 min read
How to Choose a Roof Color That Won't Embarrass You in 10 Years
Roof color is the second-biggest design decision on the outside of your home. Get it right with these four rules from someone who has installed 10,000+ roofs.
Design5 min read
Energy-Efficient Roofing: What's Actually Worth the Money in 2026
Cool shingles, radiant barriers, solar-ready underlayments. Here's what saves real dollars on Michigan utility bills and what's just marketing.
Energy Efficiency8 min read
Jackson Roofing Permits: What You Actually Need to Pull
City of Jackson and Jackson County have different rules. Here's the short version for homeowners and the gotchas most contractors don't mention.
Permits5 min read
Replacing a Roof in an Ann Arbor Historic District
Old West Side, Burns Park, Kerrytown. Here's what you can replace, what you can't, and how to get a Historic District Commission sign-off in three weeks instead of three months.
Historic Homes7 min read
Lakefront Roofs: What's Different at Torch Lake
Higher winds, more sun exposure, salt-free but still aggressive freeze-thaw. Here's how we spec lakefront roofs for the chain.
Lakefront6 min read