Understanding EPDM Roofing: Maximize Lifespan Insights
Learn my proven strategies to extend the lifespan of EPDM roofing. Protect your investment with maintenance tips that ensure durability and performance.
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Key EPDM Roof Repair Tips for Maximum Longevity
Learn my top EPDM roofing repair tips to achieve durable solutions. I share essential strategies to extend your roof’s lifespan and ensure reliable protection.
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Common Mistakes in Ensuring a Watertight Seal on EPDM Roofs
With EPDM roofs, I achieve a watertight seal for lasting protection. Follow my expert tips for sealing and waterproofing to enhance durability today!
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How to budget for a commercial roof replacement with the right options, timing, and capital plan?
Successful budgeting for a commercial roof starts with three numbers: your roof area (square feet), your likely system type, and a realistic contingency for hidden damage. Build a rough range first, then tighten it with scope decisions (tear-off, insulation, code), the best weather window, and a funding plan that matches your capital cycle, so the…
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What Is EPDM Roofing? Pros, Cons, Cost, Lifespan, And Uses
If you own a commercial building in the Twin Cities, you’ve probably heard contractors mention EPDM roofing as an option for flat or low-slope roofs. But what exactly is it, and why has it become one of the most popular choices for Minnesota commercial properties? At Sellers Roofing Company, we’ve installed and maintained EPDM systems…
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Is TPO or EPDM better for Twin Cities commercial roofs?
TPO vs. EPDM for Twin Cities commercial roofs, pros, cons, and best use cases For most Twin Cities commercial roofs, TPO vs EPDM comes down to how you use the roof and what you want from it. TPO roofing often wins when you want heat-welded seams and a reflective surface. EPDM roofing often wins when…
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How to tell if hail caused a “bruise” in asphalt shingles (hands-on test you can do safely from a ladder)
A hail “bruise” in asphalt shingles usually shows up as a round, slightly dimpled spot that feels softer than the shingle around it when you press it. From a ladder, you can confirm it by checking for a consistent circular impact mark, comparing firmness at the center vs. the edge, and documenting several similar hits…
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What’s a commercial roof maintenance plan template for property managers (with a seasonal checklist)?
A commercial roof maintenance plan template is a core part of preventative maintenance for property managers. It is a written, repeatable schedule that tells your team what to inspect, when to inspect it, how to document findings, and when to call a roofer. For most properties, it includes spring and fall inspections, post-storm checks, drain…
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What causes roof leaks around chimneys in Saint Paul homes
Most chimney leaks don’t start in the shingles — they start at the seam where the roof has to “wrap” a brick chimney. That seam is protected by a layered system: step flashing tucked into the shingles, counterflashing set into the masonry, plus sealant and a solid chimney crown that sheds water. When one layer…
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Commercial Roof Coatings Minnesota: When They’re Worth It
A commercial roof coating in Minnesota can either buy you 5–15 more years — or cost you twice. The difference isn’t the product. It’s the condition of the roof underneath. If the existing system is dry, structurally sound, and nearing the end of its service life (but not failing), a coating can seal small defects,…
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Denied Roof Claim After Hail
A denied roof insurance claim after a storm can be frustrating, but a denied roof claim after hail isn’t the end of the road. Start by getting the exact denial reason in writing, then build a clean evidence packet that ties damage to the storm date. Ask for the insurer’s full claim file (photos, adjuster…
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What should a roof inspection include, and what should I request in writing?
A professional roof inspection includes a safe roof-surface review (or equivalent testing), checks of drains and flashing, interior leak tracing, and clear documentation of defects with photos and locations. Request a written scope, a dated photo report, moisture findings (if needed), repair and replacement options, and a line-item estimate that states assumptions, exclusions, and warranty…
