Gutter Cap vs. Traditional Gutter Guards for Minnesota Homes
Minnesota homeowners have plenty of reasons to keep leaves and debris out of their gutters. Fall brings heavy leaf buildup. Spring can fill gutters with seeds and twigs. Summer storms add branches and roof granules. Winter turns any remaining debris into a frozen blockage. A gutter-protection system can reduce cleaning and help water move through […]
How to Prepare Your Gutters and Downspouts for Fall Leaves
Fall leaves are beautiful on Minnesota trees. They are much less helpful inside your gutters. A gutter system filled with leaves, seeds, twigs, and roof granules cannot move water efficiently. Rain may overflow near the roofline, run down the siding, collect around the foundation, or freeze when temperatures drop. Preparing the gutters before the heaviest […]
Fall Roof Ventilation Problems That Can Lead to Winter Ice Dams
Ice dams form during winter, but the conditions that create them often begin inside the home long before snow arrives. When warm air escapes into the attic, it may heat the underside of the roof. Snow melts on the warmer upper section and runs toward the colder edge. There, the water can refreeze and form […]
Why Granules in Your Gutters May Be a Roofing Warning Sign
When cleaning gutters, you may notice gritty, sand-like material at the bottom. These small particles are usually granules from asphalt shingles. A little granule loss can be normal. New shingles may release loose particles left over from manufacturing and installation. Older shingles also shed granules gradually as they age. Large amounts of granules, however, may […]
Can Your Roof Handle Another Minnesota Winter? 7 Questions to Ask
Minnesota winter places heavy demands on a roofing system. Snow, ice, freezing temperatures, wind, and repeated thawing can expose problems that seemed minor during summer. September is a good time to evaluate your roof because there is still time to complete repairs before the first lasting snowfall. You do not need to wait for a […]
A Labor Day Weekend Exterior Checklist for Minnesota Homeowners
Labor Day weekend marks the unofficial end of summer. It is also a helpful time for Minnesota homeowners to walk around the property and look for problems that should be handled before fall. You do not need to be a contractor to notice missing shingles, overflowing gutters, damaged siding, or cracked window seals. A basic […]
How Summer Storms Affect Shingles, Flashing, Gutters, and Siding
Minnesota summer storms can arrive quickly. One minute the sky is calm, and the next your home is facing heavy rain, strong wind, falling branches, and hail. After the storm passes, many homeowners check the yard for obvious damage and move on. But not every exterior problem is easy to see. A roof may look […]
Roof Rejuvenation vs. Roof Replacement: Which Does Your Home Need?
When asphalt shingles begin to look old, many homeowners assume full roof replacement is the only option. In some cases, replacement is the right decision. In others, roof rejuvenation may help restore flexibility to aging shingles and extend the useful life of the roof. The two services are not interchangeable. Roof rejuvenation is a maintenance […]
Why August Is a Smart Time to Fix Small Roof Leaks Before Fall
A small roof leak can be easy to ignore during a dry stretch of summer weather. Maybe you noticed a faint ceiling stain after a storm. Maybe the attic smells damp. Maybe water only appears when rain blows from a certain direction. When the dripping stops, it is tempting to assume the problem has gone […]
What Late-Summer Heat Can Reveal About Your Minnesota Roof
Minnesota homeowners often think winter is the hardest season on a roof. Snow, ice, and freezing temperatures certainly cause problems, but summer can be just as demanding. By August, your roof has spent months dealing with direct sunlight, high temperatures, humidity, strong winds, heavy rain, and occasional hail. Those conditions can expose weak shingles, damaged […]
