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April 30, 2019 by A.H. Construction

SKYLIGHTS: Pros and Cons

If you are pondering the idea of adding roof skylights, now is the season to get serious, and do your research.  The right types of skylights can add a lot of beauty and warmth to any room, but before jumping in, identify the pros and cons.

PROS

  1. Can adds about 30% more light into a room than regular windows.
  2. Can lower your energy bill; more natural lighting means less electrical light, lower energy bills.
  3. Can provide better ventilation because skylights draw warm air up to vents. 
  4. Can maintain privacy while still providing more light.
  5. Most of the modern and high-quality skylights are much more reliable with fewer leaks.
  6. There are many styles to choose from and those tailored to suit a variety of environments.

CONS

  1. Are costly. When professionally done it can be between $500 and $3000 per skylight. 
  2. The project might be more costly and complicated than you think if pipes, wiring or HVAC are in discovered to be in the way.
  3. If not installed properly, there can be major problems with leaks, modern or old style.
  4. You can’t install just any size skylight into any roof.  You and your roofing professional should first identify the type of roof you’re working with, truss or a conventionally framed roof.  Truss roofs are more limiting concerning the size of window that can be installed into your roof. 

Quality skylights, professionally installed into your roofing system can add much beauty to your home. You can work with your roofing specialist today to see what type of roofing system you have and what he/she can best recommend for your home.  This is a great time of year to let the sun shine in! 

Filed Under: Knowledge Center, Roofing Ann Arbor Michigan, Roofing Services Ann Arbor, Uncategorized Tagged With: roofing, skylights

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A H Construction & Roofing Co
A H Construction & Roofing Co
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Aminah Johnson
Aminah Johnson
20:04 14 Apr 21
Ali, the owner, is an honest contractor. He is a commsummate professional. He took time to explain in detail the roofing installation process. I never doubted that the finished product wouldn't be to my satisfaction. The roof installation started & was completed on time as promised. His workers were just as skillful, polite & professional. An experience that I dreaded turned out to be an easy & enlightening process. If you want a quality job at a reasonable price I highly recommend AHConstruction Co.AJ -- a very satisfied customer
Silver Eagle
Silver Eagle
14:42 13 Apr 21
Prompt, fair, responsive, and dependable. Every step of the way A.H. kept me informed and delivered a quality fix when they said they would. I highly recommend this company. Thank you A.H. for fixing my Ridge Vents!
Heather W
Heather W
18:35 31 Mar 21
This company is very friendly and trustworthy. They accommodated my every need and I appreciate that greatly because I am in a wheelchair. They were in great contact so I knew every step. The details they did were outstanding and I will definitely have them do all of my future projects as I will tell anyone I know this is a great company with great work ethics. I have been very impressed and I definitely got value for money.
Donny Carlton
Donny Carlton
18:33 31 Mar 21
The company sent very qualified workers. The roof was torn off and replaced in 2 days. The work was done in a very professional manner. I personally recommend this company for all roofing services. I feel all who use this company will be fully satisfied. They also do various other repairs etc.
Deb Crowley
Deb Crowley
21:42 25 Mar 21
We needed a new roof with a complete tear off including the wood. The A.H. Construction team was outstanding. They exceeded our expectations with their professionalism, quality of their work and communication. We highly recommend this company.Larry and Deb Crowley
Ellen Caton
Ellen Caton
20:54 17 Mar 21
What a great find :-) I got a new gutter installation. Their pricing was fair and the work was wonderful. They cleaned up and it looks great! No hassles, everything went smoothly. They are professional and personable. Would definitely recommend.
Nathaniel Powell
Nathaniel Powell
01:56 27 Feb 21
A. H. Construction replaced the roof on my home and the work was excellent. Ali, the proprietor, personally came to the job site for the pre-inspection to explain exactly what needed to be done to replace the roof. He made recommendations on color and material and itemized the cost item by item. His crew is skillful and efficient. His labor and material prices cannot be beat. The work area was thoroughly cleaned after the job was completed. Ali came back to the job site for the final inspection to ensure that I was completely satisfied with the work done by his crew. The finished roofing job was excellent and was a perfect match for the siding of the house. I recommended A. H. Construction to a family member. They contracted A. H. Construction to replace their roof and was as pleased as I was with the work A. H. Construction performed. If you have a roof that needs attention, I highly recommend A. H. Construction.
Michael Scruggs
Michael Scruggs
19:59 15 Feb 21
After noticing some extensive ice damming I called a few local companies and AH was the first and so far the only to call back. I spoke with Samuel and his Dad about the issue I was seeing.After reviewing some pictures and talking through the details they were able to offer some insights on what they thought might be going on.The weather being what it is there is little to be done right now but I was very happy with their candor, courteousness and professionalism.When the weather breaks we’ll be having them out to take a closer look!Thanks Ali and Samuel!
Patt Kralik
Patt Kralik
02:35 31 Dec 20
A.H. is a great company! They installed a new roof on our house 15 years ago & it’s still in great condition. Recently, we needed to have a cracked gutter replaced. The work was excellent, the workers were polite, and the price was very. reasonable (less than the other estimate we got). Dealing with Ali and his son Sammy is a pleasure. They’re extremely knowledgeable, happy to answer all questions, deliver on their promises, and are very kind people. We highly recommend this business! 😃
Alexa Burns
Alexa Burns
15:55 05 Nov 20
Sammy was GREAT to work with. Constant clear communication which is SO hard to find when working with contractors. I wish we would’ve found him sooner!!
Mel Smith
Mel Smith
19:23 03 Nov 20
TLDR: I did not have Ali and Sammy do any work on my roof, however I will be having them back in a year or two to replace my whole roof. They saved me tons of money at the current moment!Just purchased a house with a flat roof area that needs replacing. Called A H Construction and Sammy set me up with an appointment ASAP. Ali (Sammy's dad) came out to take a look and discuss an estimate. After having me come up to look as well, he explained all the options I had. 1) I could have them replace the whole roof which is needed sooner rather than later but should hold for a bit if we dont have any current issues, 2) I could have them replace just the flat roof and the areas around it up to the ridge line since the flat roof is at the end of its limited life, or 3) I could get up there and do a layer of essentially tar to pro-long the life of the flat roof a bit more until we were more financially stable to move forward with the roof replacement. Given that we are currently doing a LOT of renovation I opted for option 3 and was very grateful for his honesty/suggestion. He still provided me a reasonable quote for the other 2 options when I am ready to call them back to come out. It is very hard to find contractors you get along with as well as trust, and I am so happy we found A H Construction. Looking forward to working with them in the future!
Gary Victor
Gary Victor
16:09 31 Oct 20
I cannot praise A.H. Construction Co too highly. The company just finished a new roof on my house. They did things for me that they did not have to and did things that they could have charged for and did not charge me. A.H. Construction Co is run by Ali and his son, Sammy. If Ali should ever tell you that he is a man of this word, you can take it to the bank. He is telling you the truth. If you solicit bids and find that a bid or two may be less than A.H. Construction Co as was my situation, hiring A.H. Construction Co will be worth any extra dollar you might have to pay at the outset. If you should find other companies that tell you how they can finish the job more quickly and you hire them, you will be sacrificing time for quality. In short, if you need roof repairs or a new roof, the wise decision will be to hire A.H. Construction Co. Gary M. Victor, 10/17/2020.
Melinda Keillor
Melinda Keillor
02:47 29 Oct 20
This week AH put a new roof on our house. They conducted their work in a safe manner and treated each other well. I was really impressed with their work ethic and the quality of their work. Their communication was honest & timely. I felt that they really cared about us.
Laura Robberts
Laura Robberts
16:09 16 Oct 20
From our very first contact and response from Ali, I could tell how professional he was and how he runs his business, A H Construction. We had some leaking from the roof, and hail damage. Ali advised us to contact our insurance company, for good reason.Once our job was started, there was a full crew here every day, working the entire day. The workers were very careful, removing and then re-roofing our house, tarping , and cleaning up every bit of torn-off roofing from the ground. Nothing was left out of place at the end of each day. Very impressive! Sammy checked in every day, also, checking progress and workmanship.Our new roof looks wonderful. We are beyond pleased. We will definitely recommend A H Construction to anyone that needs roof work, repairs, or a complete new roof! - Laura Saline, MI
Daniel Hutchison
Daniel Hutchison
14:02 07 Oct 20
I just had AH put a new roof on my house, start to finish it was a pleasant experience. Great communication, timely completion of work, and excellent workmanship, would recommend to anyone.
Marie Marolf
Marie Marolf
10:32 26 Sep 20
I had been reluctant to have my roof replaced because I was aware of the many inept roofing companies out there. Through research and referrals, I found A and H. They were amazing from start to finish! They did exactly what they said they were going to do. It is a family owned company who's management and crew take great pride in their work. The owner was on site every day, keeping me appraised of every detail. His staff took pictures of my roof to show me, and he discussed my options and progress. While he gave recommendations, he never made me feel pressured or rushed. The crew was extremely professional. They were on time and went right to work. They didn't smoke, they were not on their phones, I rarely saw them take a break and any conversations between them were job related. No one asked to use my bathroom, they were very respectful of my windows, landscaping etc... and when they were finished, they cleaned the entire area. Most importantly, I now have a beautiful and very sturdy roof. If I could give this company more than five stars, I would!
Kyoungmin Lee
Kyoungmin Lee
21:53 20 Aug 20
The owner and his son are very kind and professional. They provided good information and suggestions, and finished the repair job quickly and thoroughly. I will recommend their company anytime :)
Joseph Gallegos
Joseph Gallegos
18:15 14 Aug 20
I had the roof done 9 months ago and everything has been perfect. Ali and Sammy are pleasant and professional to work with. I used them again when I had wind damage on a different building and they did an excellent job on that as well. Very happy. I highly recommend them.
Shay
Shay
21:16 07 Aug 20
T N
T N
23:30 16 Jul 20
AH Construction & Roofing Co has been a pleasure to work with!From the estimate of my roofing job to its completion I was kept well informed. Ali makes sure that everything is explained and all questions answered. Communication with Ali, his office, and his work crew was very pleasant. Everyone was so nice and focused on doing a great job. Alexi and his crew gave an extra push to finish (long after supper time), before rain rolled in. Coordination of dumpster, materials, and crew arrival was seamless. Great care was taken to protect my property and to clean up all debris.My roof looks great! I would definitely recommend AH Construction!Professional, competitive pricing, on time, great communication. I wish all jobs went so smoothly!
Kristina Foor
Kristina Foor
22:19 10 Jun 20
Amazing interaction and customer service from start to finish. Excellent experience, made us feel very comfortable with the entire process. Very clean and respectful of our property. Competitive pricing (we got four quotes, they were in the middle). Would very highly recommend!!
Chelsea Davis
Chelsea Davis
02:44 06 Jun 20
They did a great job and were on time. I needed some caulking on our roof and vent pipe. Came out for an estimate and completed the job the very same day.
Chelsea Davis
Chelsea Davis
02:36 06 Jun 20
I called on a Monday and they came out the very same week. The hot water heater vent pipe had been leaking during heavy rain. Sammy and Ali came out for an estimate, and later that evening the foreman came and caulked everything up. Very happy with how the job was handled.
Mary Grace Caneja
Mary Grace Caneja
20:51 21 May 20
The owner Ali and his son Sammy has been very helpful. Ali provided me with good information and suggestions. They finished the roof replacement fast and beautifully too. I will recommend their company anytime.
Kim Vance
Kim Vance
15:44 14 May 20
A H Construction is definitely a 10! I know we can only go up to 5 but I do give them a 10! Ali and his team are very professional and knowledgeable about their work. We wanted 3 skylights removed due to leaking, the team arrived yesterday morning early and the removal and closures were done in no time at all. Today we have no leaks!!!!! A H Construction went above and beyond my expectation!!!
Cheryl Wiker
Cheryl Wiker
16:04 06 May 20
Hello. We had this company put a new roof On our home and they did a great job. I had 4 other companies give us estimates and 2 of them were not honest. I won’t go into the details about those. A.H. Construction had a very reasonable price and they are men of integrity. The whole process from start to finish was fast, efficient, professional and affordable. We highly recommend them. 👍 5/6/2020
Sheila Patterson
Sheila Patterson
06:18 12 Feb 20
Have you ever heard of the saying? How God showed up and showed out? The Crew was great very respectful , I had to call them on Saturday morning they were still working on the roof at about 8:30am there was a leak I called and they came out right away. I am very satisfied 😊
Andy Oxender
Andy Oxender
22:40 15 Jan 20
They were quick to fix the roof issues we had and were very informative when explaining the issues. Will definitely use them again.
louie Chisom
louie Chisom
14:52 02 Dec 19
I like that Ali takes pride in his work, and he made me feel comfortable in the process. I hope to consult him for future projects.
Stan Aronow
Stan Aronow
20:52 21 Nov 19
Ali and his team at A H Construction are consummate professionals. Ali ran us through all the details and choices for the replacement of our roof and then informed us on progress and what to expect throughout the process. It took only 10 days from contract to finished roof and the work was very high quality. Ali also takes a lot of pride in his work. We recently had some water staining on the ceiling of our garage and his team spent 45 mins inspecting the roof, siding and up in our crawlspace to determine the root of the issue. It turned out the roof was just fine and the team discovered a plumbing issue that our plumber had missed! Most incredibly, they did this as a complementary service. Thank you!
Kathy P
Kathy P
18:48 16 Nov 19
Very professional. Got the job done. Would highly recommend them for this huge undertaking. Ali, you and your team are the best in this field. Thanks so much!!!
Lynn Moore
Lynn Moore
16:21 04 Nov 19
The people at this company were wonderful to work with. They're very helpful, and I'm glad they were recommended to me.
Mike Schnorr
Mike Schnorr
13:16 22 Oct 19
I called A H Construction about a leak. They came out to the house that same day and figured out the problem. As it was a simple fix, They suggested that I fix it myself and even gave me complete instructions on how to do it and what materials to use...all for no charge! Very nice and knowledgeable guys. I ewill definitely give them a call the next time I have a problem.
Keith Hall
Keith Hall
20:38 21 Oct 19
A.H. Construction is an excellent choice for anyone in need of home repairs. I called them about a leaking window at my house. They came out the next day assessed the problem, and told me they could fix it. Within a couple of days they came back out and fixed the problem. They were very polite, knowledgeble, efficient, and professional through all phases of the process. I will definately contact A.H.Construction Co. for any future repair issues.
Matthew Smith
Matthew Smith
19:21 18 Oct 19
The reason I chose A H Construction to install a new roof on my home is because when I had 3 of the top rated companies from the area come to give an estimate A H Construction was the only company to point out the visible problem areas of my roof and discuss the proper solutions to correct those areas. The other companies seemed only interested in selling me expensive shingles, underlayment, and large clean up crews. A H Construction did exactly what they said they would do and then some. The service was what I expected and I am pleased with the results. I will post an update to this review in 6 months. ~ M. Smith
Kelly Pahle
Kelly Pahle
18:01 28 Sep 19
AH construction was a great company to work with. They came out quickly to give us an estimate and everything they did was on time from there on out. From the office staff, to the crew, to Ali himself, they were friendly, helpful and professional. They went above and beyond and we are pleased with the finished product.They did roofing, siding, gutters and window/door wraps on a house and garage.I would use them again and highly recommend them.
Sammy Huwio
Sammy Huwio
20:29 27 Sep 19
A.H. Construction should be everybody's go to roofing company. Ali, the owner, and his crew are friendly and more importantly trustworthy. Their workmanship and efficiency of repair is second to none.
Happy Couple
Happy Couple
15:34 25 Sep 19
The reason I chose A H Construction to install a new roof on my home is because when I had 3 of the top rated companies in my area come to give an estimate A H were the only ones to address the trouble spots on my roof and discuss solutions to correct them. The others seemed to only be interested in selling me expensive shingles, underlayment, and large clean up crews. What makes things better is they did what they said they would do. I got what I expected and am pleased with the results. I have an older home built in the 50's. I will post an update to this review in 6 months. ~M. Smith
Harpreet Singh
Harpreet Singh
21:27 29 Aug 19
Roof replacement is quite an undertaking project. But if you involve the right people things can go relatively smooth. Ali and his team at AH construction did a wonderful job for our house. We did our due diligence and got quotes from various roofing companies after extensive research. AH Construction was not only competitive in pricing but also notches above others in quality. I appreciated dealing directly with the owner(Ali), no middle man. First time I met Ali at our house to discuss the project, I was impressed with his attention to detail, calm composure, straight talk, and attitude. I pretty much made my mind about AH construction in our very first meeting.Once the crew started working on our roof, they were very considerate. They answered any of our questions and concerns along the way. Finished project before the scheduled time and the clean up system was great. I love the fact they are right in our community and only a phone call away if we ever need their help. I would strongly advise considering them for your next big roofing projects. Five stars from us!!!
Michael Jadrich Ortiz
Michael Jadrich Ortiz
20:18 12 Aug 19
Very friendly and helpful crew. They did a great job and were reasonably priced.
Bask Builder
Bask Builder
14:11 07 Aug 19
Exactly as promised. Very reliable and transparent with his cost. Came on time with his crew, done job and cleaned the place. Very honest and professional, I would hire him again and definitely give him my best recommendations
Glenn Ellis
Glenn Ellis
13:20 04 Aug 19
Ali and Kay were great to deal with! They took the time to sit down with us to review the quote in detail, and to walk us through each step of the process. A H’s installation team was very professional and neat. They kept the construction site clean, while protecting the house the whole time. They installed our new roof while we were on vacation, and sent us pictures each day of the progress. We returned from vacation to a beautifully installed new roof! Both Kay and Ali visited after the installation to make sure they met all of our needs and to make sure we were 100 percent satisfied. I would highly recommend A H Construction to anyone looking to install a new roof!
Daniel Piippo
Daniel Piippo
16:46 03 Aug 19
Ali took care of us and fixed a few issues that we didn't even know about for the same price as our roof repair. The repair looks like it was intentional and fit the roof. Thanks!
Jonathan Irish
Jonathan Irish
18:34 19 Jul 19
I was shocked they agreed to repair my roof since it was a small job. They came out did a great job matched the new shingles to the old ones. Great company will defiantly use them again if I need roofing work.
John Harrington
John Harrington
14:31 17 Jul 19
A H Construction & Roofing has done multiple flat roof jobs for us. A large flat roof on a commercial building and a smaller flat roof on our garage. The large roof was damaged in a storm and Ali and his crew were there immediately to temporarily fix the roof until the insurance company could authorize a replacement which they took care of as well. In both instances the workers were courteous and the quality of work was exceptional! They pay attention to detail and neatness on the job site and go the extra mile to make the project right. We highly recommend A H Construction & Roofing for all of your roofing jobs.
Corine Hughes
Corine Hughes
21:19 07 Jul 19
We had the roof on the main house and the garage replaced. The work is beautiful! Mr. Ali is a very honest family man. He does just what he says. If you need your roof replaced call A H Construction & Roofing.
Dayar Williams
Dayar Williams
16:06 06 Jul 19
I'm extremely satisfy the work this company make in my house with the roof Very professional , organize, accurate TEAM specially MR AL respectful Owner of the company with a huge experience and Excellent customer service am grateful to have this company work in my house.I do Recommend this company, they aren't to much companies Like This one with Great and Excellent service.
Katie Vawters
Katie Vawters
00:03 06 Jul 19
A.H. Construction did a great job on replacing my roof. They were on time and took care to protect my plants and flowers. They provided excellent customer service and I would recommend them very highly.
Shakeel Muhammad
Shakeel Muhammad
03:11 12 Jun 19
Very experienced professionals, did an excellent job and definitely exceeded my expectations.
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Ali replaced our roof several years ago and did a wonderful job. We have relied on him since for a variety of additional work, including bracing the roof from inside the attic, the installation of an attic fan and roof vents, the replacement of the roof on our porch, and the removal of an old chimney.

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