Sellers Roofing Resources
November 12, 2026
A commercial roof replacement closeout package should include final inspection reports, dated photographs, as-built roof records, permit approval, separate contractor and manufacturer warranties, maintenance…
Read article: What Should a Commercial Roof Closeout Package Include?November 11, 2026
Yes. An underground roof drain leader can freeze while the rooftop drain bowl and strainer remain open. Water trapped in a sag, exposed to…
Read article: Can a Buried Roof Leader Freeze With the Roof Drain Open?November 10, 2026
For a hail-prone Minnesota commercial roof, specify 80-mil TPO over an approved impact-resistant cover board and insulation assembly. A 60-mil membrane remains a reasonable…
Read article: Which TPO Membrane Thickness Fits Minnesota Hail Risk?November 6, 2026
Yes, freezing rain can overload a Minnesota roof before snow accumulates when ice or trapped water exceeds the framing’s capacity. One uniform inch of…
Read article: Can Freezing Rain Overload a Minnesota Roof Before Snow Accumulates?November 3, 2026
Yes, secondary overflow drains or scuppers are required on a Minnesota commercial flat roof where raised perimeter construction could trap water if primary drainage…
Read article: Does a Minnesota Commercial Flat Roof Need Secondary Overflow Drains?October 28, 2026
Yes. Uneven snow melt can reveal missing attic insulation, ceiling air leaks, or blocked ventilation under a Minnesota roof. Repeated bare patches during below-freezing…
Read article: Can Uneven Snow Melt Reveal Minnesota Roof Insulation Gaps?October 27, 2026
Gutter guards don’t cause ice dams by themselves, but some designs can worsen ice buildup on Minnesota shingle roofs during winter weather. Ice dams…
Read article: Do Gutter Guards Increase Ice-Dam Risk on Shingle Roofs?October 25, 2026
Any roof with a low pitch below 2:12 is too low for asphalt shingles in Minnesota. Slopes from that minimum to below 4:12 need…
Read article: What Roof Slope Is Too Low for Asphalt Shingles in Minnesota?October 23, 2026
If rain starts during roof tear off work in Minnesota, the crew should stop removing roofing and protect exposed decking with secured temporary coverings,…
Read article: What If Rain Starts During a Minnesota Roof Tear-Off?October 17, 2026
After a Minnesota thunderstorm with heavy rain, inspect your roof from the ground, then check accessible attic areas for water entry. Take photos of…
Read article: How Do You Inspect a Roof After a Minnesota Thunderstorm?October 14, 2026
Check roof valley metal for ice dam damage in Minnesota from the ground first, especially after snow. Look for bent metal, lifted shingles, displaced…
Read article: How Do You Check Roof Valley Metal for Ice Damage?October 9, 2026
Freeze-thaw cycles alone aren’t a reliable explanation for loose standing seam roof clips. A leak after a Minnesota thaw can indicate a seam, flashing,…
Read article: Can Freeze-Thaw Cycles Loosen Standing-Seam Roof Clips in Minnesota?
