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How Do You Safely Perform Ice Dam Removal in St. Paul?
ByTed Sellers July 15, 2026

Short answer: Safe ice dam removal in St. Paul involves clearing loose snow from the perimeter, protecting your interior from leaks, and hiring a trained professional for steam ice dam removal when ice has bonded to your roof. Never attempt to chop ice with an axe, hammer, shovel, or pick. These heavy tools can easily…

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Can Ice Dams Damage Gutters and Fascia Before a Leak?
ByTed Sellers July 14, 2026

Yes. Ice dams can bend gutters, pull fasteners from fascia, split wood trim, and loosen roof-edge flashing before water ever reaches the interior of your home. This type of structural damage often occurs when melting snow refreezes at cold roof eaves, building a heavy ridge of ice that traps additional water and exerts constant, destructive…

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How Much Does a Bundle of Shingles Cover?
ByTed Sellers July 12, 2026July 12, 2026

How much does a bundle of shingles cover? A standard bundle covers 33⅓ square feet — that’s three bundles per roofing square. A bundle of asphalt shingles covers 33⅓ square feet. Three bundles equal one roofing square (100 square feet). That’s the answer for standard 3-tab and architectural shingles, which is what 95% of the…

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How to Fix Roof Flashing?
ByTed Sellers July 12, 2026July 12, 2026

Learn essential tips for fixing roof flashing and preventing leaks—discover the step-by-step process to secure your home's roof today!

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How Should St. Paul Homeowners Prepare Roofs Before Hail Season?
ByTed Sellers July 11, 2026

St. Paul homeowners should prioritize a thorough storm damage inspection of the roof, gutters, attic, and flashing before hail arrives, then fix small defects before they become significant leak paths. Clear your drainage systems, document the current condition of your roof, confirm your insurance details, and know exactly who to call after a storm. Preparation…

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Do Heated Roof Cables Prevent Ice Dams on Minnesota Homes?
ByTed Sellers July 3, 2026July 3, 2026

Yes, but only in a limited way. Heated roof cables can reduce ice buildup at eaves, valleys, and gutters, which helps water move off a Minnesota roof during freeze-thaw cycles. They do not fix attic heat loss, bad ventilation, or an aging roof. On a damaged roof, they are a support tool, not the repair….

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How Do You Spot Fresh Wind Damage Shingle Creases?
ByTed Sellers July 1, 2026July 1, 2026

Fresh wind damage shingle creases usually look sharp, clean, and recent. The fracture line is straight, the granules around it look newly disturbed, and the surrounding shingle often still has some flexibility. By contrast, old creases look weathered, rounded, dirty, and brittle, with signs of aging spread across nearby tabs rather than appearing as a…

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Why Does My Commercial Roof Leak During Snow Melt but Not Rain?
ByTed Sellers June 10, 2026June 10, 2026

Short answer: A roof that leaks during snow melt but stays dry in rain usually has a cold-weather drainage problem, not only a simple hole. Melting snow moves slowly, backs up behind ice or frozen drains, and can slip under seams, flashing, or roof edges. On commercial roofs, thaw cycles also expose hidden moisture paths…

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Can a Roof Leak Show Up Far From the Damage?
ByTed Sellers June 10, 2026June 10, 2026

Yes. On many commercial roofs, water enters at one point, then travels along seams, insulation, metal deck flutes, or framing before it drips inside. That means a ceiling stain can appear several feet away, sometimes much farther, from the actual roof damage. The interior drip marks the exit point, not always the entry point. If…

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Can Exposed Nails Cause Roof Leaks After High Winds?
ByTed Sellers June 9, 2026June 9, 2026

Yes. Exposed nails can leak after high winds because gusts can loosen fasteners, crack sealant, and open a path for water under flashing or metal trim. On commercial buildings, the trouble usually starts at edge details, penetrations, ridge caps, and older repair spots. The leak may show up far from the nail, so the source…

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Can Attic Frost Be Mistaken for a Roof Leak in Minnesota?
ByTed Sellers June 9, 2026June 9, 2026

Yes. In Minnesota, attic frost often gets mistaken for a roof leak because it melts and drips onto insulation, framing, and ceiling tiles during a thaw. The key difference is timing and pattern. Frost comes from indoor moisture freezing inside a cold attic, while a true roof leak usually tracks back to exterior damage, failed…

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Can Wind Damage Coping Caps on Commercial Flat Roofs?
ByTed Sellers June 6, 2026June 6, 2026

Yes. Wind can loosen, bend, lift, or tear off coping caps on commercial flat roofs, especially at parapet edges and corners. Once the metal edge opens, water can move behind the roof system, soak insulation, stain walls, and raise blow-off risk in the next storm. Treat wind-damaged coping caps as a functional roof problem, not…

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