Asphalt shingles are the most popular choice of roofing material nationwide, but homeowners looking for an upgrade often gravitate toward cedar shake roofing. Cedar shakes are hand-cut pieces of cedar wood that are popular among homeowners for their natural textured appearance, which many favor over the uniform look of shingles. If you’re ready to replace … Read more

Just like the roof and windows, siding is a key part of a home’s exterior, offering insulation, providing shelter against the elements, and lending your home much of its visual appeal. There are many types of siding available, including vinyl, aluminum, cedar, fiber cement, and steel. Regardless of which type of siding material you choose … Read more

If you live in Minnesota, winter can be a challenging season for your roof. Sub-zero temperatures, icy winds, and snow accumulation can all wear down your roof, but ice dams are the greatest winter hazards that roofs face. An ice dam is formed when melting snow freezes again along the edges of a roof, trapping … Read more

The siding of your home gives it much of its visual appeal, as well as providing shelter from extreme temperature and storms. During the winter in Minnesota, homeowners rely on siding more than even to insulate their homes against outdoor temperatures that often fall below zero.   If you begin to notice that your siding … Read more

Winter is a season that many of us in Minnesota find ourselves dreading. The months of cold and snowy weather can leave us feeling down and it can also wreak havoc on our properties. The roofs of our homes tend to bear the brunt of winter weather, spending much of the winter season covered in … Read more

Think of your roof as the shield that guards your home from the elements. When the integrity of a roof is compromised, leaks will happen and further damage will follow. To save yourself from having to pay for expensive roof repairs, it’s important to recognize signs of roof damage early on before they worsen. Continue … Read more

Asphalt shingles are the most commonly used roofing material across the United States. This roofing option is so popular for several reasons: asphalt shingles are affordable, easy to install, require minimal maintenance, and are quite durable. However, after years of Minnesota weather, asphalt shingle roofs will eventually begin to deteriorate until it’s time for a … Read more

A leaking roof is not something that should be ignored. When your roof leaks, water damage to the structure of your home and the belongings inside can cost thousands of dollars to repair. A roof leak can also result in mold growth, which is hazardous to your family’s health. If the roof of your home … Read more

There are many important steps that need to be taken on the journey toward purchasing a home, and one of the most crucial – and most often overlooked – is scheduling a roof inspection. Think of your roof as the impervious shield that protects your home from all kinds of bad weather, as well as … Read more

Sooner or later, every roof needs repairs. General seasonal wear and tear, coupled with damage from severe storms, will eventually strip away roof shingles and create leaks. In Minnesota, where the climate undergoes a massive shift between summer and winter, roofs often degrade faster than in more temperate climates.   When the time comes for … Read more