by United Roofing MN | Apr 22, 2011
Roof Inspection | Roof Maintenance Spring is finally here after a record breaking winter filled with snow and ice. This winter has taken its toll on many Minnesota homes. After one of the worst year on record, it is time to get outside and have a roofing specialist take a look at your roof. Repair Your Roof! It’s cost effective…Your roof may develop leaks years before the entire roof needs replacing. Localized trouble spots can be attended to without incurring the huge cost of replacing the entire system. The hardest part to repairing this kind of damage is locating it. Having a Minnesota roofer repair your roof is a quick and cost effective way to prevent expensive damage to the exterior and interior of your home or commercial property. Repair or Replacement? Protect your valuable home or business from extensive damage- Leaks can also occur from tiny cracks around your chimney or vents, breaks in the flashing or caulking or gaps in the lines of roof cement. Whether your roof has stood the test of time or sustained damage before maturity, quality roof repair and timely roof maintenance from a Minnesota roofing contractor can protect your valuable home or business units from extensive damage. You should have a roof inspection to assess any damage that may have occurred during the winter. The weight of snow and ice on a roof that is deteriorating can cause further damage to your roof and the interior of your home. It is important to make sure that you keep up with the maintenance and inspections of your home. Most of the time we...
by United Roofing MN | Apr 20, 2011
Spring Roof Inspection Will Catch Damages Caused by Winter Weather Welcome Spring! Time For Spring Roof Maintenance It has been a long hard winter and Minnesotans are so ready for sunshine and clear skies! It’s the time when everything comes alive, when the deadness of winter springs up into new life. What once seemed dead is coming back to life with anticipation of beautiful colors and fragrant smells. Aaaahhh! While spring has begun, so do the heavy rains. Before you have one big mess on the roof, take a moment to clean out your gutters, drains, and any debris left behind on the roof from winter. It’s true, you will have to do it again come summer, but to eliminate the debris will enable the water to flow away from the house and not settle in unwanted places. It is also a good idea to make sure the penetrations that come through your roof are secure. Sometimes chimney caps get loosened and caulking on chimneys and vents crack and come loose. Also make sure your vents are open and not smashed down from animals or the winter snows so that air can pass through and not block the ventilation system. A Do It Yourself Spring Tips for Checking Your Roof and Gutters As I was getting ready to go to work, I noticed water running over the gutters and onto the sidewalk. It was obvious that I needed to clean out the gutters now that the spring rains have begun. Later that day, I went into the garage and got my ladder to climb up to the roof. Sure...
by United Roofing MN | Apr 14, 2011
Residential Roofing Contractor MN – Avoiding Roofing Disasters Avoid Common Mistakes That Could Cost You Thousands! Exciting and informative, this video gives you the inside scoop on selecting a new roofing system, the right contractor, and best materials to protect your biggest asset – your home. The result… your ultimate peace of mind! Learn how to make not only the right choice, but the “safest” choice for your roofing needs. The following educational video is provided by GAF Roofing Manufacturing. United Roofing and Remodeling Inc. is able to bring you this video because of our Master Elite Certification from GAF. The video features Jim Hartz (national TV news correspondent) and JoAnne Liebeler (from Hometime® seen on Public Television). Because of GAF’s stringent standards, only the top 3% of all roofing contractors have qualified as Master Elite contractors! Choosing a Minnesota GAF Master Elite contractor is your assurance that you’ll be dealing with a quality, reputable, and dependable professional contractor — not some “fly-by-night” contractor that is not available to answer your questions. Source: www.gaf.com Certified Master Elite Roofing Contractor – What does that mean? We have been trained in professional installation and product knowledge. A professional roofing contractor, licensed, insured with a proven reputation in the industry. We will recommend the GAF “Weather Stopper” Roofing System for its value. The system we provide will give you “Peace of Mind” and an extensive warranty. Honored to have been chosen as one of the few a GAF Master Elite Contractors. Find Out More GAF Product & Warranty...
by United Roofing MN | Apr 12, 2011
Minneapolis MN Asphalt Roof Shingles Guide To Selecting Your Asphalt Shingles For Minnesota Homeowners ~ Part 3 The Roof Environment Let’s visit the roof environment. Subjected to harsh environmental weathering, shingles must endure everything from the scorching heat of the sun and its ultraviolet radiation, to the effects of seasonal and environmental changes. They may even be subjected to the effects of thermal shock, caused by quickly changing weather conditions. The Heat of the Sun The scorching heat of the sun can raise the temperature of the roof’s surface as high as 25 – 33ºC (45 – 60ºF) above ambient temperature. This can affect the life expectancy of asphalt shingles. Proper ventilation helps to reduce the fluctuation in the temperature of your roof over the course of the day, and can reduce your roof’s overall ambient temperature. Ultraviolet Radiation from the Sun Besides the heat, the sun is also a source of ultraviolet radiation, which can make the asphalt layer of the shingles age more rapidly. In order to protect against this, asphalt shingles are covered by colored granules to protect the asphalt from the sun. Thermal Shock and Cyclical Fatigue Sudden changes in weather can put an enormous stress on your roof. As an example, a cold front may enter an area and change a bright and sunny day into a dark and rainy one, suddenly dropping roof surface temperatures 30 – 45ºC (54 – 81ºF) almost instantaneously. This may cause the roof deck beneath the shingles to expand and contract, causing stress on the asphalt shingles. This process, along with the yearly change from summer to winter,...
by United Roofing MN | Apr 7, 2011
Residential Roofing MN | Roofing Company Minneapolis MN Guide To Selecting Your Asphalt Shingles For Minnesota Homeowners – Part 2 It is useful to look at the anatomy of an asphalt shingle to understand how the different components work together, and to see how asphalt shingles are designed to protect your home. The life expectancy of asphalt shingles is based on the performance of three components, and their ability to resist weathering. Made from petroleum, asphalt contains oils that make asphalt shingles easy to work with and effective at protecting your roof and home. As time goes on, these oils come to the surface and are weathered away by the elements. This weathering process ages a shingle. The Anatomy of an Asphalt Shingle Reinforcement: Asphalt shingles start out with an asphalt-coated fiberglass mat. This reinforcement is the structural base of the shingle, to which the other raw materials (asphalt and granules) are applied. In order for asphalt shingles to provide protection, the reinforcement must resist tearing, warping and shrinkage when applied on stable, well-ventilated decks. Asphalt: During shingle manufacturing, the reinforcement is coated with asphalt to provide the water-resistant layer that protects your roof from the elements. The thickness of this layer of asphalt determines the weight of the shingle. Many believe that the heavier the shingle the greater the protection offered to your roof and home. This factor is only one of many that determines the life expectancy of your roof. Granules: A layer of granules is pressed into the surface of the asphalt. The granules protect the layer of asphalt from the ultraviolet radiation from the sun. ...
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