Imperial Building & Roofing
Insulation & Ventilation in Ann Arbor, MI
Local insulation & ventilation crews serving Ann Arbor and the surrounding area, backed by a lifetime workmanship guarantee.
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More than 35 years of experience
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Serving Southeast Michigan
Insulation & Ventilation for Ann Arbor homes
Ann Arbor is our home base, and we know its housing stock well. We work on everything from the century-old homes of the Old West Side and Water Hill to the mid-century houses in Ann Arbor Hills and the newer construction on the south and west sides.
We air-seal and insulate attics and balance intake and exhaust ventilation so your roof stays cold in winter. That is the single best defense against the ice dams that damage Michigan roofs and gutters, and it is a year-round comfort and energy upgrade.
Built for Ann Arbor weather. Ann Arbor’s older homes face heavy snow load, hard freeze-thaw cycles, and the summer thunderstorms that roll through Washtenaw County. That melts attic-warmed snow into the ice dams that back water up under the shingles.
Permits handled for you. Permit requirements vary by location around Ann Arbor. When your project needs one, we pull the permit and handle the inspection for you.
Ann Arbor
Frequently asked questions
Many of Ann Arbor’s older homes have under-insulated, leaky attics that let heated air escape. Air-sealing and adding attic insulation is usually the most cost-effective way to cut drafts, even out temperatures, and lower heating bills.
Ice dams form when heat escaping into the attic melts snow that refreezes at the cold eaves. Proper air-sealing, insulation, and balanced ventilation keep the roof deck cold and even, so snow melts uniformly instead of backing up under the shingles.
Usually, yes. Air-sealing and properly insulating the attic is one of the most cost-effective efficiency upgrades for a Michigan home. It cuts the heat that escapes in winter and keeps cooled air in during summer.
Common signs are rooms that never feel comfortable, high heating and cooling bills, ice dams in winter, and visibly thin or uneven insulation. We inspect the attic and measure existing levels before recommending anything.
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