Signs of Roof Damage You May Not Notice Immediately

As your first line of protection against the weather, your roof is constantly exposed to the elements. Eventually, the different weather conditions we experience will take their toll on your roof. At a glance, you may not be able to notice problems readily. Furthermore, you may not feel their effects until they have become major…

Gutter Maintenance: 2 Tips to Keep in Mind

We Minnesotans are definitely used to temperature extremes – from hot summers to freezing winters. But the temperature is not just the only thing we have to worry about. Especially during seasonal transitions, we also need to get ourselves used to shifting weather conditions including snow, sleet, ice, rain, thunderstorms, and fog.

Watch Out for Signs of Gutter Failure: What You Need to Do

Gutters are important components of your roof system. They are in charge of directing water away from your roof, exteriors, and foundation, which helps prevents structural issues caused by water damage. While routinely cleaning your gutters can help extend their lifespan, exposure to the elements may eventually take its toll.You may need to have your…

Benefits of Hiring a GAF Master Elite Contractor

At first, fixing your roofing in Minneapolis may seem easy enough to tackle on your own. Avid DIY-ers will even argue that there is a lot of information on the Internet on how to properly repair or replace your own roof. Just by watching some video or by reading some blogs on the subject, you…

Garlock-French Corporation: OSHA’s Roof Safety Rules

We all know that roofing repairs and replacements are not easy tasks. In fact, it’s not just a tough job, it’s a downright dangerous job. According to the US Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), falls from ladders is among the top causes for occupational fatalities and injuries. Because of this, OSHA…

Part 3: An Overview of the New Asphalt Roofing PCRs

Repercussions on Consumers Part One of this blog series took us through the background, goals and scope of the new asphalt roofing PCRs. In Part Two, we touched on their repercussions on roofing industry stakeholders. But what’s in store for the average American homeowner and other consumers?

Part 2: An Overview of the New Asphalt Roofing PCRs

Repercussions on the Roofing Industry In the first part of this blog series, we discussed the background, goals and scope of ARMA and ASTM International’s new asphalt roofing PCRs. Today, we’ll examine their possible repercussions on the North American roofing industry.

Part 1: An Overview of the New Asphalt Roofing PCRs

The Basics For the past 150 years, asphalt has been the most popular roofing material in North America. Over the past decade, its popularity and production has declined as a result of growing eco-consciousness among consumers and rapid developments in roofing technology; however, asphalt roofing manufacturers recently proved that they’re not only ready, but also…

Hiring the Right Roofing Contractor: What to Expect

Whenever you need work done for your roof, it is important that you hire a professional that can answer your questions and perform the necessary work with utmost precision and quality. Certainly, there are several roofing contractors in Minneapolis you can hire. However, the one you must choose should be able to meet these expectations: