Shingled rooftops provide a gorgeous aesthetic finish for any home or business, boosting curb appeal and property value. However, shingles become damaged quickly in storms or heavy wind conditions. Owners must maintain, repair, and replace damaged shingles to avoid needing a complete roof replacement. If you own a home or business with a shingled
The roof over your head is your home’s first defense against the elements. Season after season, your roof battles rain, wind, snow, and ice. Modern roofs are designed to withstand harsh weather conditions, but the older a roof gets, vulnerabilities in the roofing system can be exacerbated as the days, seasons, and years go
Season after season, the weather conditions in Minneapolis put your roof to the test. Keeping your roof in good shape with regular maintenance helps ensure your roof will pass the tests and protect your home, loved ones, and belongings time and again. More than that, regular roof maintenance and professional roof inspections help catch minor
When your home has been hit by a storm, dealing with the aftermath can be discouraging and even frightening. Sometimes, even in best-case scenarios, storm damage is unavoidable. While dealing with insurance companies, weighing storm damage repairs, and even dealing with the possibility of additional damage from following storms can be quite overwhelming, we’ve put
When your roof is leaking, it creates an enormous amount of problems for your attic, walls, ceilings, and anything else water goes where it’s not supposed to go. Sometimes, however, water leaks in your home and water stains you may see on ceilings and walls may not be coming from a roof leak. During the
If you’re reading this article and other articles like it, you may be concerned that you have a problem with your roof—perhaps a very big problem requiring a complete roof replacement. First of all, from the thousands of roof inspections we’ve performed over the years, the results of the roof inspections by far tallied in
Severe storms can strike at any time in the Minneapolis area. Storms have the potential to leave you without electricity, cause flooding, and do substantial damage to your roof and home exterior. To minimize the inconvenience and damage storms can cause, it’s best to be prepared and know what to do before, during, and after
Summer is a great time of year for home-improvement projects, such as adding a four-season room or installing those window replacements you’ve been eyeing. There’s another home-improvement project gaining in popularity that like a four-seasons room and new windows brings the outdoors into your home. Have you considered the bold and beautiful look of
When your Maple Grove or Delano area home has been damaged by a storm or hail, one of the first things on your mind may be, “Is insurance going to pay for this”? That’s quite literally the $20,000 question. And, it’s not so easy to answer and it can take time to evaluate your
When it comes to maintaining a home’s structural integrity against the elements, the roof is the pinnacle of protection standing above other home systems. Of course, that doesn’t mean your roof is fail-proof to developing leaks. Roofs in our area must contend with abundant snowfall, severe storms, and occasional hail. Ice dams are a
