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

Winter is a charming season, delivering blankets of snow and holiday treats.  Remembering to winterize your roof will help ensure colder temperatures are free of unnecessary headaches and unplanned repair bills. To help you prepare your residential roofing for the cold months ahead, we’ve put together this 7-step guide that’ll walk you through everything you...Read More

As we head into winter, it’s important to take proper care of your roof in order to avoid damage and leaks. The Impact Gutters Have on Your Roof Gutters aren’t just about curb appeal, nor are they just a nuisance that gathers leaves, birds, and rodents. Your roof sees its fair share of precipitation, and...Read More

Choosing between residential roof repair and roof replacement involves considerations such as the type of damage to your roof, your budget, and the likelihood that a repair will keep your roof intact in severe weather. To help you make a decision, here are some important pros and cons of roof repair versus roof replacement. Roof...Read More

Has your roof recently been damaged in a storm, or is it starting to show signs that it needs to be replaced? If so, here are a few things to keep in mind as you evaluate roofing companies… Make Sure They Have Insurance When choosing a roofing company, make sure that the company you select...Read More

Unlike many other household problems, roofing problems have the potential to create a sort of ripple effect within the home. For instance, in the case of common residential roofing issues like ice dams, damaged shingles and leaks, there’s potentially not just an issue with the integrity of the roof itself, but likely water damage and...Read More

Roofs play an incredibly important role when it comes to safeguarding the home, especially as it pertains to protecting its structural integrity and everything inside of it from the wrath of Mother Nature. But roofs also take quite the beating, especially in Minnesota where they have to endure the hot summer sun, snowy winters and...Read More