Your roof is your home’s first line of defense against Minnesota’s harsh winter elements, so it’s important to keep a watchful eye on it. With the large snowfalls, ice dams can be sneaky to spot, so knowing what they are, the damages they cause, and what it takes to remove them is important for any...Read More

As we experience fall and winter draws near in Minnesota, it’s important to remind ourselves just how harmful the weather can be to our roofs any time of year. Hail and ice can fall at an angle or nearly sideways if winds are strong enough. Wind-driven rain or ice can tear up siding or roofs...Read More

When you move into a new home, you also have a new roof over your head, literally. You want it to last you as long as possible. Taking care of your roof is protecting your investment. Damage to your roof can quickly become damage to your entire home. You don’t want to wait to reach...Read More

Living in Minnesota, the weather can be quite unexpected. Whether you just had your roof replaced or repaired, you want it to last you as long as possible. That’s why it’s important to upkeep and anticipate the unexpected. To help in your preparation, we’ve put together some helpful tips and tricks for keeping your residential...Read More

Will I Be Able To Tell My Roof Has Damage After A Storm?   Your roof is one of your Minnesota home’s most structurally essential elements. It is responsible for insulating your home and keeping your family safe and dry. However, since it tends to be out of sight, many homeowners neglect to take proper...Read More

Should I Replace My Own Roof? The costs of construction materials, in general, are rising daily, it seems, which is why some people who are looking at roof replacement or a new roof start to ponder doing their own roofing to help reduce the overall costs of the project. However, unless you happen to be...Read More

Roof replacement is done primarily for one of two reasons, damage or aging. While the need to repair a damaged roof is usually obvious, aging requires a little more knowledge and inspection. Knowing how to do a proper inspection can be the difference between an affordable repair or a more expensive total replacement. Look over...Read More

Have you ever driven through a neighborhood and seen a home with black streaks running down the slope of its roof? Perhaps you have even seen this on your roof and wondered what it was. These dark streaks are a living organism known as roof algae—Gloeocapsa magma. They often appear beneath overhanging tree branches and...Read More

It’s essential to prioritize your health during the COVID-19 outbreak and beyond. It’s also important to keep your home in good shape. A sound and comfortable home can encourage you to stay there during this critical period. Your roofing project is something that cannot wait. If you have any problems with your roof, having it...Read More

Often, homeowners don’t realize the damage that a hailstorm has wrought on their roof until a few years later when leaks and other serious issues appear. This more extensive damage leads to leaks, mold, water damage, and expensive roof repair costs. Therefore, insurance companies recommend filing your hail damage claim as soon as possible. Having...Read More