by United Roofing MN | May 23, 2011
May 22 2011 Storms Rip Through Minnesota Sunday, May 22, 2011, large tornadoes moved through much of Minnesota, damaging many homes and businesses. People in the Twin Cities metro area had to take cover once again as severe storms and tornadoes moved through the area 2 days in a row. The havoc started about 2 p.m. in St. Louis Park, where a suspected tornado tore up the Cedar Trails Condominiums complex, forcing out residents from the 35-building property. Minneapolis Tornado Damage was extensive, leaving a trail of devastation for many Minnesota homeowners. Sunday’s damage appeared consistent with tornadoes rated EF2, which carry winds of 111 to 135 miles per hour. Only 10.7 percent of U.S. tornadoes are rated EF2, and only about 4 percent are stronger. On Monday, damage assessment teams from the National Weather Service will visit dozens of damage scenes and make a final pronouncement on the length, strength and number of tornadoes. Surveying the Damage in North Minneapolis Crews from several city departments were in north Minneapolis to access short and long-term work needed following a tornado Sunday afternoon that ripped through many neighborhoods in that part of town. Two days of threatening skies turned furious over the Twin Cities on Sunday, unleashing at least three tornado touchdowns in the metro area in Minneapolis MN. Six public schools were also storm-damaged. The massive, slow-moving storm also caused major damage in other metro communities, most significantly St. Louis Park and Fridley MN. Fridley hit hard by Sunday storm Of all the chain of thunderstorms that were triggered across the Twin Cities metro area, North Minneapolis was one...
by United Roofing MN | May 23, 2011
Homeowners Dealing With Tornado Damage Tornado Damage To Your Minneapolis MN Roof? In Minnesota, we are well into the storm season. Hail, heavy rain, high winds and tornadoes are all common this time of year. Damage from these weather phenomena can of course be obvious. Most know that if they have been hit by a tornado or if they have leaks after a severe storm. You call the insurance company and your roofing professional and start the repair or rebuilding process. But sometimes your property goes through a severe storm with no apparent damage. Don’t be so sure. Hail, high winds and even tornadoes can do serious damage that may not be noticed for quite some time. First, let’s talk about hail. Even moderate hail can do damage to some single-ply and older built-up roofs. PVC membranes may suffer tiny shatter areas that may no leak for quite some time. The normal expansion and contraction of the membrane will eventually open these cracks enough to permit the entry of water into the system. Some hail can also damage the fins on condensing units and rooftop equipment, if it is driven by high wind. Large hail can cause immediate leakage, but no always. Membranes that are resistant to hail can be damaged, yet exhibit no symptoms for one to two weathering cycles. For instance, EPDM (rubber roofing) can be damaged by large hail but will not exhibit problems for while. Small gull-wing cuts can start to appear long after hail hits. Shingle roofs will suffer granule loss that will expose the underlying reinforcement and asphalt to UV degradation that will...
by United Roofing MN | May 23, 2011
May 22 2011 Storms Rip Through Minnesota Sunday, May 22, 2011, large tornadoes moved through much of Minnesota, damaging many homes and businesses. People in the Twin Cities metro area had to take cover once again as severe storms and tornadoes moved through the area for 2 days in a row. Minneapolis Tornado Damage was extensive, leaving a trail of devastation for many Minnesota homeowners. The havoc started about 2 p.m. in St. Louis Park, where a suspected tornado tore up the Cedar Trails Condominiums complex, forcing out residents from the 35-building property. Sunday’s damage appeared consistent with tornadoes rated EF2, which carry winds of 111 to 135 miles per hour. Only 10.7 percent of U.S. tornadoes are rated EF2, and only about 4 percent are stronger. On Monday, damage assessment teams from the National Weather Service will visit dozens of damage scenes and make a final pronouncement on the length, strength and number of tornadoes. Surveying the Damage in North Minneapolis Crews from several city departments were in north Minneapolis to access short and long-term work needed following a tornado Sunday afternoon that ripped through many neighborhoods in that part of town. Two days of threatening skies turned furious over the Twin Cities on Sunday, unleashing at least three tornado touchdowns in the metro area in Minneapolis MN. Six public schools were also storm-damaged. The massive, slow-moving storm also caused major damage in other metro communities, most significantly St. Louis Park and Fridley MN was hit hard by Sunday storm. Of all the chain of thunderstorms that were triggered across the Twin Cities metro area, North Minneapolis was...
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