We are on-site at a home in Delano, MN, that is currently under construction. They are getting a new metal roof installed, and we thought that would be the perfect time to get ahead of some common questions we hear about metal roofs! This client, in particular, is having EDCO…
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Ask a Roofer: Why Are Your Estimates More Expensive?
A question we get asked a lot here at Northface Construction is why our estimates end up being more expensive than other companies. We actually love this question because it gives us an opportunity to talk about what our estimates include as a whole, and why they seem more expensive…
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Do I Need to Get Three Bids for My Insurance Claim?
Today we want to address one of the most common questions asked in our industry, and that is “Do I really need to get three estimates before I submit an insurance claim?” Based on our experience, and what we’ve seen as a requirement across the board when submitting claims, we’d…
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Featured Project: Green Roof
The National Parks Service defines a Green Roof as a layer of vegetation planted over a waterproofing system that is installed on top of a flat or slightly–sloped roof. Green roofs are also known as vegetative or eco-roofs. This week’s video features a green roof project we’re doing for Recovery…
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Kickout Flashing & Why It’s Important
Today we’re at a cool project right in our hometown of Elk River. This building was built in 1860 and actually used to be the city’s Jail House. It’s obviously not anymore, but it does need some repairs and updates to keep up the integrity of this structure. During this…
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Ask a Roofer: How Do I Spot Hail Damage?
A hail storm went through last night, and you could have sworn it sounded like thousands of rocks pummeling your roof. When you go to look, at first glance, you can’t really tell if it’s damaged or not. You may not be able to see the damage from the ground,…
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When Does My Commercial Flat Roof Need Replacing?
Today we are on site at a commercial flat roof repair that was damaged from extensive stress due to heavy ice and snow this past winter. This is a great example of when flat roofs in Minnesota need to be repaired or replaced due to our severe winter weather. …
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Gutters & Leaf Protection
In today’s episode of Material World, we’re talking gutters. The #1 thing you can do for water management around your home, foundation, and garden is to install gutters on your home. Keeping the water away from the house and foundation can make them last much longer and prevent a lot…
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What are my Options for Financing a Roofing Project?
You’re ready to fund your home improvement project, but where do you start? We’ll give you a simple run through of three great options for financing your roofing project. Clear, Fast, & Easy Home Equity – Line of Credit If you have a home, you have equity, and this might be…
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How to Identify Hail Damage and File an Insurance Claim
A rough storm is on the radar and it’s time to batten down the hatches. The weather reports suggest the possibility of hail, and so you make sure your car is in the garage. However, one thing you can’t protect when it comes to hail is your roof. So, when…
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