Fiber cement (James Hardie) is the most durable and weatherproof but costs more. Engineered wood (LP SmartSide) gives you the warmth of real wood with better.

After a storm: contain any active leak first, then get the roof properly inspected, a lot of storm damage, especially hail, isn't visible from the ground..

Cracking, warping, loose panels, peeling paint, rising energy bills, drafts, and any sign of moisture or rot are the signs your siding needs replacing rather.

For most Michigan homeowners planning to stay in their home, a metal roof costs more up front but often works out cheaper over its life, it lasts 40 to 70.

Ice dams form when heat escaping into your attic melts snow at the top of the roof, which refreezes at the cold eaves and backs water up under the shingles..