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Hail is incredibly damaging to roofs. The smallest pea to penny-sized hail damages the roof’s surface and makes it less weather-resistant. Hail that’s quarter-sized or around 1” in diameter has enough of an impact to cause immediate damage. Hailstorms are becoming more frequent and severe, leaving homeowners with significant repair projects. Fortunately for most, a…

Everyone needs a roof over their head, but did you know that your roof also plays a crucial role in maintaining the energy efficiency of your home? By acting as both a barrier against external weather conditions and regulating indoor temperature, you can prevent energy loss while also saving on additional energy costs. An inadequately…

Considering renovating the roof or having a new roof installed after the recent hail storms in Minneapolis? This is the perfect time to consider redesigning your roof, like extending the roof over a deck to create a porch for some shaded extra outdoor living space. While this isn’t a satisfying answer, some roof extensions are…

Ever wonder why modern architectural designs almost always feature a flat roof? Flat roofs are indispensable to the style and can be found on top of modernistic museums, art galleries, concert halls, and residential homes around Minneapolis alike. This isn’t the only aesthetic featuring a flat roof. Flat roofs have been used since antiquity, especially…

A full roof replacement is a large and significant home renovation project. As a homeowner, it’s important for you to understand some basic facts about what you’re going to take on. But don’t worry. A roof replacement is a straightforward construction project with well-established costs, timelines, and expectations. And roofing warranties are available from both…

A roofing replacement isn’t something that’s done very often. Most homeowners will only replace a roof once in a lifetime. And so, many aren’t overly familiar with the different residential roofing materials and their costs. If that’s your story, look no further than this guide. It provides a run-down of common residential roofing materials and…

If you suspect your roof has damage or is just about 15-20 years old, you will probably want to schedule a roof inspection. Once you call up a local roofing company and have a roof inspection scheduled you may be wondering what your roofer will be looking at during the roof inspection. Roof material, roof…

A roof vent is one of the most important parts of any roof system. Roof vents help air move through the attic and other parts of the house, keeping the humidity and temperature stable. Whenever a roof is replaced, one or more of these vents may need to be replaced. It’s important to know the…

If there’s one thing any roofing company in Minneapolis knows, it’s how to install a roof on an ice house. However, you don’t need to hire a local roofing company for this type of job, with these steps you can do a roof installation on an ice house, or other small structure by yourself. Not…

If it is time to get new siding for house, whether it’s due to the siding’s age or your home needs an exterior make over for curb appeal the color you choose is important. By itself, the color of a house’s siding can make it look classic, crisp, and fresh, traditional and refined, laid-back and…