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On a clear, cool day, hail falling could be a shock. Often occurring during a storm, these small pellets of ice can be an impressive sight. Often in various shapes and sizes, hail can seem harmless. Yet, because it can be as large as baseballs and it is falling from heights, hail can carry a…

When you buy your first home, home insurance is one of the best investments you can make. You’ve worked hard and spent a lot of money to buy a house, and now you need insurance to protect it from things like fires, theft, and vandalism. There’s no way to know when a hailstorm will damage…

Everyone can picture a traditional red barn with a metal roof, it’s the first style of barn that comes to mind. It’s usually a large, red pole barn with a silver or green metal roof. Minneapolis has quite a few of these classic metal roofed barns in the area.  These barns haven’t changed much over…

Here is a summary of the most durable residential roofing options currently on the market from Minneapolis roofing companies. Please note that these roof materials are only recommended for pitched roofs, if you need a flat roof installation in Minneapolis refer to this blog, What is the life span of a flat roof in Minneapolis.…

Roofing damage is typically covered by homeowner’s insurance if the damage is caused by a storm or weather event. Depending on the severity of storm damage, your insurance company may pay for the replacement of your roof if you file a claim. This is not always the case, however. Even if the damage appears to…

Cedar shake roofs are some of the most beautiful with their wood tones and grain patterns. They are harder to maintain than other roofs and tend to cost a bit more. Though natural cedar shake roofs have long been used in residential structures, synthetic cedar is now more readily available than ever and offers a…

Most homes’ roofs are made up of many parts that work together to keep your Minneapolis roof functioning, not just the shingles you see when looking up at the structure. It is this combination of materials that helps to provide structural integrity, waterproofing, and overall protection for every other part of your home under the…

For many property owners, the thought of replacing a roof is overwhelming. Just how much is this going to cost? There’s no doubt the roof of the home is one of its most important components, and without a doubt, it needs to be professionally installed to ensure the best long-term results. Yet, understanding the cost…

Minnesota is no stranger to freezing temperatures and heavy snows. A heavy snow may be annoying because you have to shovel it off your driveway to get out of your home, but it can also create a significant concern with the overall longevity of your roof, too. Most often, when it snows, we don’t think…

Numerous components make up the roof of a structure, and each one has an important, even essential, component to the protection it offers. The drip edge is one of those components. It is vital for the health of the roof and the home in general. In fact, a good drip edge can keep water from…