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ROOFING & REPAIRS
From damaged shingle repair to designing a full CertainTeed replacement roof system, we offer a full range of affordable roofing services to protect your home. Financing available.
SIDING & REPAIRS

New siding can increase the value of your home and decrease home maintenance costs. Learn more about Modern siding services today including financing offers.

Before and After

Yes You Can Paint Siding

If new siding isn’t in your budget, don’t let that stop you from updating your home’s curb appeal. Check out this before and after, we repainted the home’s siding using Sherwin Williams Duration exterior paint in Dovetail Gray. The effect is a stunning and updated exterior.

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Modern Pro Tips

Warm Weather Energy Saving Tips

Often homeowners think of insulation as a Fall/Winter project and a great way to save money on home heating costs. What a lot of homeowners don’t know is that wall & attic insulation can save you just as much money during the summer months when your AC is keeping your family comfortable.

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FAQ

How Much Does a New Roof Cost in Michigan?

A Home Improvement Specialist from Modern Xterior Improvement will look at the following factors when estimating the price of your roof. 1. Pitch – How steep is the roof?As the pitch increases, safety becomes a factor and the difficulty to apply the roof.  Roof pitch refers to the amount of rise a roof has compared to the horizontal measurement of the roof called the run.

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Modern Pro Tips

Spring Cleaning Tips for Inside and Outside Your Home

Ahhh, spring! That time of year that you can finally put everything Marie Kondo taught you to good use and clear out all those dust bunnies that don’t bring anyone joy. And while a thorough spring cleaning inside your home is in order, don’t forget that the outside of your home could use some love, too.

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Modern Pro Tips

Increase Your Home’s Curb Appeal with the Right Siding

Whether you’re considering selling your home or you just want to update the exterior for a brand new look to your home, siding and shake are a great way to give your home the kind of facelift that turns heads. But what siding is best? Is there a difference from one style to the next? Can I have my wooden siding painted? What colors of vinyl siding are available? What are my options?

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Modern Pro Tips

Restoring Your Roof After a Brutal Winter

In Michigan, winter is that seemingly never-ending season that always seems to catch us unprepared. And just when it seems like there’s a break, old man winter blows his icy winds back on us, leaving us cursing, grumbling, and wondering when spring will finally arrive. Winter presents more challenges than just sub-zero temperatures and knee-deep slush, though, as the winter months can take a toll on our vehicles, homes, and bodies.

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FAQ

Do I Need A Roof? Five Ways to Tell It’s Time for a New Roof

Spring is (almost) here, which means that many of us in the northern midwest are able to see what was buried beneath all that snow. Getting outside and seeing the grass and sidewalk (and potholes) for the first time in ages can be eye-opening for sure, but as long as you’ve got those eyes open, you might as well look at the state of your roof. Here are some things to examine to determine whether or not it might be time for a replacement.

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FAQ

Winter Ice Dams

An ice dam has the potential to cause serious damage to both your roof and the inside of your home. It is important to take steps to help protect your home from the risks associated with ice dams.

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