Roofing & Solar Blog

After you've decided to replace your roof, a critical next step is choosing your shingle. At Sun Vault Roofing, we offer several grades of shingles to choose from. For most homes around Madison, the right choice is a mid-tier architectural shingle that is Class 3 impact-rated. While a Class 4 impact-rated shingle make senses when storm exposure or insurance changes the math. How to Choose the Right Roof Shingle: Key Takeaways Mid-tier laminate shingles are the right choice fo

Roof repair in Wisconsin costs $249 to $800 for most isolated issues, and can reach $2,000 or more when decking is damaged. Sun Vault Roofing breaks down what drives the price and how to keep it low.

Rooftop solar isn’t right for every Wisconsin home. Figure out what you actually wanted solar to do (lower bills, backup power, lower carbon) and pick the best alternative for that goal, from balcony solar to community solar, batteries, geothermal, and a better roof.

We explain what Wisconsin Act 230 means for Wisconsin homeowners, how to spot common roofing storm chaser tactics, and specifically what contractors can and can no longer do when it comes to your insurance claim.

The value of Class 4 shingles is that they reduce the likelihood of needing costly repairs after moderate hailstorms and also qualify for insurance discounts that can help offset the higher upfront cost.

There is an assumption that choosing a lighter or darker roof color will dramatically affect your energy bill. While shingle color does affect how hot a roof gets in direct sunlight, the impact on home efficiency is usually much smaller than you think.

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