The Main Benefits to Consider When Hiring a Bonded Roofer
While most homeowners are encouraged to do a background check on the contractors they hire, it’s not often that we hear about the benefits of hiring a bonded roofing Minneapolis MN contractor. In fact, most people don’t fully understand what a bond, or surety bond, is and why it would be necessary. A surety bond […]
Roof Winterization Tips to Consider
Frequent and heavy snows, low temperatures and freeze-thaw cycles can significantly damage a building if the roof is not in good shape to withstand severe weather. There are some winterization tips which, if you take into account, will help you keep the problems away bin the cold season, when performing roof repairs can be […]
Home Insulation Can Help Your Roof and Energy Bills
Home insulation acts as a barrier against heat loss or overheating. It is especially suitable for walls and roofs, but also for ceilings, when the space under the roof is uninhabited and unheated. In this article we will present mainly the benefits of roof insulation. Insulation increases the degree of thermal efficiency, and as a […]
Volunteering at Second Harvest Heartland!
On November 21st our team volunteered at Second Harvest Heartland in Brooklyn Park. Second Harvest Heartland is “one of the nation’s largest, most effective and most innovative hunger relief organizations, Second Harvest Heartland works closely with more than a thousand partnering food shelves, food pantries and other meal programs.” We were tasked with sorting and […]
Keeping Your Home Protected From Winter with a New Roof
The roof completes the architecture of the buildings and contributes to its resistance over the years, ensuring protection and comfort for the interior spaces. Proper maintenance, check-ups and renovations are required, periodically. Sometimes, however, they will no longer be effective, because the roof is too old, the vulnerabilities have become a problem that can no […]
Fall Roof Maintenance for Homeowners – The Main Issues You Need to Know About
Flat roofing systems can be quite a problem if left unchecked and damaged by the elements over time. In some cases, problems such as ice dams and frozen water can lead to severe damage, as can the gathering of various debris, the presence of pests or the damage caused by wear and tear over time, […]
Essential Tips for Taking Pictures of Your Roof During an Insurance Claim
Roof damage can lead to the need for some serious investments that you can’t usually pay on your own. If you have insurance, however, you don’t have to. The trick is that you’ll be forced to take photos of the damage, so you can present them as evidence to the insurance company later on. Here […]
Keeping Up with the Main Signs of Snow Damage on a Flat Roof
There are typically a few possibilities regarding the signs that show snow damage on a flat roof. Ponding is one of them, as the snow can end up gathering in larger amounts and putting significant weight on one side of the roof. The weight can lead up to the pressure causing the roof to cave […]
Why Are Flat Roof Repairs so Important to Be Completed Before the Winter Comes?
Flat roofs are typically quite sturdy, regardless of whether they are formed from EPDM membranes, metal, built-up roofing or any other type of roof that your local commercial roofers might be able to install. However, even a well-built flat roof can be damaged over time, and the result would require an experienced team of flat […]
Parts of Your Roof That Most Commonly Need Repair
Roof systems are strong and durable structures all over, but even so, there are some areas that are more exposed to the elements and therefore more sensitive and more prone to damage as well. Here are some of the problem areas that might need more attention: The roof fascia – the band underneath the […]