Residential Roofing

Based on Google’s search trends for 2021, we Americans are an insecure lot. Popular searches included “How to be more attractive” and “How to be happy alone.” Practical Twin Cities homeowners might have been overlooked with their more helpful question, […]

Type into a search engine just three little words, “How long does,” and autocomplete zips back with information about current events. Helpful, but what if your question was, “How long does a roof warranty last?” Ah, for that, you need

Your home’s roof was probably there when you bought your house. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) pegs the ratio of existing home sales to new construction sales at around seven to one. You had no input with that

Surely you have heard neighbors or friends talk about their homes, the condition of their roofs, and dealing with contractors. It’s always a popular topic during summer barbeques or winter gatherings. What is all this talk about roof inspections, anyway? 

Did you know heating and cooling account for 50-70% of the average energy consumption in most homes? This may sound unbelievable, but it’s true. If you have been considering installing or upgrading your attic insulation, you are on the right

Reduce, reuse, recycle. These three Rs of conservation work great to cut down on waste. What about attic insulation? We know we should never reduce the amount we have, but should old insulation be replaced? If so, how often should

Bad news: your roof is leaking. Worse news: you are not sure what to do about it. Many people respond to a leaky roof in the short term by sticking a bucket where the water is coming from, hoping it

Mold and moisture generally go hand-in-hand. This is why it’s so important to act quickly when you have a roof leak. If you don’t stop the moisture infiltration and clean it up quickly, mold will start growing. And this happens

How important is attic insulation? If you’ve ever felt a cold draft drifting down your attic steps, worried about ice dams on your roof, or watched your heating bills skyrocket during a cold Midwest winter, then you know the answer

Insulation plays an important role in reducing heat loss or heat gain in your home by providing a barrier between the interior and the exterior. Whether its summer or winter, home insulation should work to keep the interior temperature consistent