Any time you are buying or selling a home, you have to be on guard for potential pitfalls in the process and deficiencies in the home. This is especially true for first-time home buyers and sellers. In this case, and any time you're in the home market, knowledge is truly power and gives you many
If there’s one system in your home that you don’t want to fail, it’s your roof. Your roof covers and protects all of the other systems inside your house. But, do you really know the condition of your roofing system? Read on to learn about three pitfalls that can damage your roofing system and how
When the mercury outside is spiking or diving, it sure is nice to walk into a comfortable home. But, if your home is like many, there are hot and cold spots around and sometimes high energy bills. Well, the comfort in your home is connected to your unconditioned attic and your roof. Here’s how. START
From our experience in the construction and roofing industry for more than 30 years, not too many homeowners put a high priority on inspecting their roofs. That is, not until a leak is spotted in the home. If you wait until a leak is spotted on a ceiling or wall, it likely means that extensive
So, it's thinning on top and bare in some areas? It's also getting harder to manage and the damage is done, now what? We're not talking about your hair, we're talking about your roof. Although your hairline is important, what's even more important it is the integrity of your roof. The shingles on your roof
With the inevitable chilly, wet and snowy weather just around the corner, it's the right time to take the steps to winterize your home. Any good home winterization plan should include the roofing system. Use these tips to help your roof help you stay more comfortable and save energy this winter season. Make Repairs Weak
Let’s face it. The upper midwest can bring some pretty brutal weather. All year long your roof takes a beating from wind, hail, rain and ice. If you are not paying close attention, damage can happen right under your nose. TRAPPED WATER- Whether it’s an ice dam or failed flashing, trapped water can create a
Get Your MN Roof Ready For Summer! People don’t often get on a ladder and check the condition of their roof. Doing this on a regular basis could, however, eliminate costly roof repairs. Especially with the recent major hail storms that hit MN last summer - this could be the final opportunity for MN homeowners
One of the primary benefits of remodeling your home or adding a room addition is maximizing your available square footage to suit your lifestyle. For example, remodeling unfinished attics and basements are always smart choices to accommodate your growing family or business, and to provide a space for your leisure activities and passions. However,
Whether newer or older, or shingle, tile, metal or shake, your roof protects one of your most cherished and important investments — your home. When your roof has sustained damage, either suddenly or by natural decline, you're going to ponder the "patch or replace" question. In reality, replacing any roof isn't a matter of if but
