Roof Repairs & Replacement

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

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.

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.

Wisconsin weather demands strong, climate-smart roofing. We compare top roofing materials for Wisconsin homes - from asphalt to composite to slate and explain which work best for durability, solar compatibility, and Midwest climate performance.