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Signs that Your Home Has Poor Insulation
Staying warm in the winter is about more than just having a furnace or fireplace—it also depends on how well your home retains heat. Without adequate insulation, the heat in your home won’t stick around, and you’ll mostly likely see these common issues: High energy...
Why You Should Get a Post-Season Inspection
It was a stormy summer for Minnesota and Wisconsin, which means your home’s exterior could have sustained weather related damage. Whether from hail or wind, there’s many ways that a storm can compromise your home’s first defense—the roof. Plus, there might be other...
When to Get Your Roof Replaced and Beginning Steps
Last month, there were over 3,000 homes that experienced hail damage in a 36 square mile radius in the Metro. If you suspect your home is one of them, there are a few things to look for before calling your insurance company. Hail sizes and their damage Hail damage can...
Asphalt Shingle Lifespan: How Long Will They Last?
If asphalt shingles lived in a vacuum, we could very specifically estimate their life expectancy. However, due to a variety of reasons including climate and storm conditions, the 15-year countdown to when you will need to replace your roof starts on day 1 of...
Siding Replacement
Whether you’re interested in changing your home’s siding to update the appearance or you’ve been affected by a recent storm, we can help. Offering a wide array of color and material choices, we have what the expertise to source and install exactly what you need. There...
Caught in the Path of a Storm
With May, we usher in storm season in the upper Midwest. From damaging winds to large hail, summer storms can wreck-havoc on a home. And then there are those sneaky storms that drop hail, but don’t cause damage that is visible from the ground. It’s the second kind of...
Why Your Home Needs Gutters
Unpredictable rain, as well as warmer temps, means lots of water. Gutter systems divert rainwater away from your home and when no gutters are present damage to your home can occur. One of the most common issues caused by full or lack of gutters is a wet basement. You...
How to Know Your Roof needs a Replacement – Planning for 2020
When does your roof need replacing? What are precautions you can take to prevent any other damages? The first thing to do is figure out where your roof is standing with the following questions: · When was the last installation? · Who/what company installed it? · When...
Can I still get my Roofing Replaced in Winter?
The short answer to this is ultimately YES. With the right roofing contractors, although it may not be the most ideal weather conditions, it is still manageable to replace a roof in the winter season. Other things to note:
The Do’s and Don’ts of Rooftop Snow Removal
Whether you’re hiring professionals for snow removal or doing it yourself (not recommended), we’re listing the things to watch out for and have created a list of Do’s and Don’ts. Do’s: Start from the edges and move your way to the top Be mindful of metal tools during...
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