Roofing & Solar Blog

Sun Vault Roofing has been named a recipient of the 2026 BBB Spark Award for Entrepreneurship by the Better Business Bureau serving Wisconsin. The award recognizes emerging businesses that demonstrate a strong commitment to ethics, trust, and community impact.

Everyone is talking about the Super El Niño! You may have heard about the “Super El Niño” on CNN or social media. This growing coverage is not hype; everyone will be affected in some way. That said, the impact can be minimized and controlled by simply staying aware and taking some straightforward precautions.

If your home has an old solar hot water heater mounted on the roof, replacing the roof underneath it is rarely straightforward. These systems, also called solar thermal systems, were designed to help heat domestic hot water using rooftop collectors, piping, and specialized roof penetrations. Some were also intended to contribute to space heating. Years ago, they made sense for certain homeowners. Today, many of them are aging, difficult to service, and attached to roofs that

Sun Vault Roofing was recently featured in In Business Madison, highlighting our work bringing solar roofing to Wisconsin homeowners. The article captures a shift we’re seeing firsthand.

When it is time, your roof replacement shouldn’t be a gamble. Homeowners trust Sun Vault Roofing and the Sun Vault One Vault Warranty to provide the protection they need to feel confident about their investment.

Solar incentive changes in 2026 mean Wisconsin homeowners need a smarter strategy, not a panic response. While the federal residential tax credit has ended, Focus on Energy rebates, current net-metering treatment, and the long-term economics of ownership still make solar worth serious consideration. Learn how to evaluate leases carefully, protect your roof, and decide whether now is the right time to install.

Avoid roofing and solar scams in Wisconsin with this homeowner’s guide. Learn when to start planning for a roof replacement, what drives roofing costs, the hidden expenses most contractors don’t disclose, and how to get accurate estimates. Includes a roof lifespan chart, financing tips, and advice from Sun Vault Roofing on avoiding common roofing scams in Wisconsin.

Rain moved across much of southern Wisconsin overnight, with heavier bands passing through parts of Sauk and Columbia counties, including areas around Reedsburg, Baraboo, Merrimac, Lodi, Pardeeville, Portage, and Dekorra. Heavy rains also moved through Dane County communities such as Madison, Fitchburg, Verona, and Cross Plains. While the storms did not produce widespread severe weather reports, periods of heavy rain and high winds can still reveal existing roof problems or c

If you can see a satellite dish on your roof, it may be a leak risk. Most are not properly flashed and can compromise shingles over time. Learn why satellite dish removal costs $200–$300, why DIY removal is risky, and where to recycle dishes in Madison and Dane County.