A roof made with slate tiles or cedar shake shingles can have a very impressive look. In the late 1800s they were the favorite choice of homeowners for roofing materials. However, that preference has waned largely because today shake and slate roofs are costly to buy, install, and maintain.
The Benton Harbor boys basketball team won the Class B State Championship in overtime against Grand Rapids Catholic Central with a final score of 65-64.
A critical factor in the performance and lifecycle of a home’s roof is its ability to vent. The correct amount of attic ventilation extends the life of a roof because it minimizes the temperature differential between the attic and the air outside.
Like many non-profits, Family and Children Services relies on generous donations both to stay viable and to address larger projects, such as the “Making Room for Hope” building campaign.
The construction of a new Hotel Walloon began in 2014 when Wolgast Corp. accepted real estate developer Jonathon L. Borisch’s contract to recreate the quaint elegance of Walloon Lake’s 1890s charm with a building modeled after the original structure.
