Is your roof leaking?
Some leaks are large, others are small, all of them can wreak havoc on your roof, walls, and foundation. The best homeowner defense is being watchful and taking quick action. Even a small leak in your home’s roofing system that seems like nothing more than an inconvenience is a major repair bill waiting to happen. […]
Hailstorm hits East Bethel MN
East Bethel are hit by hail A small but severe hailstorm came through the East Bethel area on the afternoon of Sunday, August 26th. The storm brought rain, heavy winds and ping pong sized hail. A storm of this size can cause damage to your home and property. Signs you may have hail damage? 1 […]
5 Mistakes Homeowners Make When They Are Hit By A Hailstorm
What do we think we know about hail? And what do we actually know about hail? Below are the top 5 mistakes homeowners make when they are hit by a hailstorm. This article is going to clarify these mistakes and explain the truth about hail. Hail is precipitation in the form of small balls […]
Hail Storm Hits Ham Lake
Hail Storm Hits Ham Lake, MN A small storm cell came through the Ham Lake area on the evening of Monday May 28, 2018. The storm brought several inches of rain, heavy winds and hail. Ham Lake MN received a above average amount of hail during this storm. A storm of this size can […]
Hail Damage to Minneapolis Home
Hail Damage to Minneapolis Home Thursday evening brought severe storms through Minnesota. Quarter sized hail pelted a family’s home as a result of a late spring storm which brought lightning, rain and hail to the area on Thursday May 24, 2018. The largest report of hail on May 24, 2018 in Minneapolis was 1.00 inches. […]
Solar. Is it right for your property?
With 75% of renters wanting to live in a green building, is solar right for your property? Going solar can increase property values, result in a more stable operating budget, reduce expenses, and improve a building’s attractiveness to tenants and buyers according to the N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center. By making your home energy efficient […]
What Goes Into A Flat Roof Inspection?
It is a good practice to get your commercial flat roof inspected once a year. This will create a living document of your building. You will be aware of when small things happen or pinpoint when large things such as, hail occur. This puts you in a proactive rather than reactive position. The life expectancy […]
Preventing Winter Damage To Your Commercial Roof
The recurring fluctuations in temperature between frigid to balmy can cause real damage to your commercial flat roof. River rock on flat roofs expands and contracts as a result of this swing in temperature which can result in the rock breaking apart leaving sharp edges. In turn, the sharp edges can puncture the roof […]
Frost In The Attic, Ice Dams and Mold. Oh My!
If you have moisture in your attic, you’re not alone. We have received hundred of calls from concerned homeowners. Frost in the attic and ice dams are two forms of water damage typical to cold climates. What are they? What can be done about them? The answers to these and more questions follow in this […]
The Truth Behind Ice Dams
What causes ice dams? Ice dams form when a warm roof, above 32 degrees F, allows snow to melt giving way to water running down your roof. Meanwhile the roof edge remains below 32 degrees F, ultimately freezing the water when it hits the cold roof edge or eave. Without proper roof snow removal, the […]