Roofing Insights: Expert Tips & Industry News
Garaged space is important for every homeowner. It’s a place where you keep your “stuff,” the things that are too important to leave outside but don’t require an indoor space. In some cases, the very nature and design of your garage may dictate how you can use it. Better yet, you can design your garage as appropriate to suit your needs if you put a bit of foresight and planning into the garage.
If you’re like most people, you assume your roof is in good working order. There are no apparent leaks and the roof looks nice from the street. As far as you know or could be expected to know, nothing is wrong with the roof. However, the early stages of a potential problem don’t present with visible signs, which is why regular roof inspections and maintenance are important. You want to catch any issues before they become a larger problem which requires more extensive repairs to the water damage caused.
These days there are more roofing options than ever, and researching materials can be overwhelming. How can you possibly choose? For starters, it's important to understand the pros and cons of each.
Minnesota's biting winds, freezing rain and piles of heavy snow all can do a number on your roof. The number one problem? Ice dams. These tend to pop up during short thaws and early spring, as snow begins its cycle of melting and refreezing. But what exactly is an ice dam, and why is it so hazardous to your house? Let's take a closer look.
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When you bought your house, you had an inspection completed to assure everything was structurally sound and in good working order. Since that time, you’ve probably painted to match room colors to your tastes, maybe put in new flooring, kitchen cabinetry or bathroom vanities. You likely haven’t given the roof a second thought. Not all roofs are the same, there are style and design options available you may have never considered.
A deck is a nice feature for any home in that it provides an outdoor haven where you relax alone or entertain guests. A standard deck is great in and of itself, but you should also consider the customized options available. Customization is not just limited to built-in tables and seating, but actually turns a deck platform into a deck system with specific functional areas providing an interesting architectural detail to the home.
Unless you’ve worked in the construction trade, you’ve probably never considered just how intricate a system your roof actually is. It’s not just a bundle of shingles placed across plywood but instead is well thought out to protect your home. A well planned roof doesn’t just keep your home secure against the weather, but directs the flow of rainwater away from the structural aspects of your walls and foundation so you can rest assured the house will stand over the course of multiple generations.
Minnesotan homeowners see it all from January to December—heavy snowfall, bitter cold and wind, tornadoes, hail damage, and extreme temperatures and humidity levels on both ends. Discoloration, moisture absorption (or conversely, drying & cracking), warping, insect intrusion—these are all distinct possibilities in our brutal climate.
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