Bathroom remodeler in Genesee County, MI

Freeze-thaw cycles cause water that enters small cracks or gaps in aging shingles to expand when it freezes, widening those gaps with each cycle. Homes built in the 1950s and 1960s in Genesee County often have shingles that are already brittle, making them far more vulnerable to this process than newer materials. Over time, this leads to lifted shingles, cracked valleys, and water reaching the roof deck. A full roof replacement with proper ice-and-water protection at the eaves is the lasting fix.

Original aluminum siding from the 1960s and 1970s becomes brittle over time and dents easily, and the paint finish fades and chalks. More importantly, the seams and joints on older aluminum siding lose their seal, allowing wind-driven rain to get behind the panels. Replacement vinyl or fiber cement siding gives your home a tighter, more weather-resistant envelope and eliminates the ongoing maintenance that aging aluminum requires.

Yes, and on many older homes in this area it makes sense to do both together. When we remove old shingles, we can inspect the fascia boards that the gutters attach to. If the fascia has softened from years of water exposure, new gutters hung on damaged fascia will pull loose within a season or two. Addressing the fascia and gutters as part of the roofing project means everything is done correctly from the start.

Older homes in Flint, Burton, and the surrounding townships often have original cast-iron tubs, ceramic tile that has cracked or lost grout, and single-sink vanities with outdated plumbing. Full bathroom remodels in these homes typically involve removing the original tub or shower surround, updating the plumbing rough-in, and installing a new vanity, toilet, and tile work. We have been doing this work in bathrooms for seven years and know what these older layouts require.

Ice dams form when snowmelt refreezes at the roof's cold eaves, and the weight of that ice can pull gutters away from the fascia or crush them outright. In Grand Blanc and across Genesee County, this happens most on homes where the attic is poorly ventilated, because heat escaping through the roof deck drives the melt-refreeze cycle. Replacing damaged gutters and pairing them with proper downspout placement helps water move away from the home before it can refreeze at the eaves.