Welcome to our how to roofing blog post archives, where you will find any how-to articles that walk you through the process of doing various tasks related to roofing that you may end up taking on yourself.
We’ve discovered through years of speaking with homeowners and we also understand from being homeowners ourselves, that sometimes you just feel like putting on your work clothes and learning how to work on your own property yourself.
So, in this category our aim is to make you a pro at it, so that if you tackle any tasks related to roofing, you will be able to do it professionally, and without any snags in the process sort problems down the road!
Here are a few of our most helpful how-to roofing info articles that you may be interested in as a homeowner:
How to Install Attic Roof Insulation
How to Prepare Your Home for.a Tornado
We hope that you find our how-to articles to be helpful and enlightening. More importantly, we hope that the information that we share actually helps you get the job done easily and correctly on your own. If you should happen to run into any problems, or you think of any how-to articles that you would like to see published on our blog that we haven’t covered already, or you need our help or expert opinion for anything related to repairing, installing, or replacing materials on the exterior of your home, please don’t hesitate to call us during norrmal business hours at (651)703-2336 or fill out our contact form here to speak with us about your project. We have friendly experts in house and operators on standby to take your call, and our advise is always free!
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After a severe storm, many homeowners wonder how to tell if hail damaged shingles. While some hail marks are cosmetic, true shingle damage can shorten your roof’s lifespan and lead to leaks if ignored. After a severe storm, many homeowners wonder how to tell if hail damaged shingles. While some hail marks are cosmetic, true…
Look for roof valley leaks when water stains or drips line up with the “V” where two roof slopes meet. In Minnesota homes, leaks often appear during thaw days, wind-driven rain, or ice buildup. Confirm a roof valley leak with an attic inspection, a critical confirmation step, for wet decking along a valley line; then…
If hail damage affects your asphalt shingles on your building, the shingle sealant strip may crack or lose its bond, letting tabs lift in wind and driving rain. The fastest check is to look for a lifted tab with a clean gap, a broken or “crumbly” sealant strip, and a dust or debris line where…
After storm damage in the Twin Cities, emergency roof tarping is a short-term way to block water and protect your building until repairs start. Use a heavy-duty tarp that reaches past the damaged area, run it higher than the leak point, and secure it with lumber (not just nails through the tarp). If the roof…
What Size Hail Damages A Roof After a Minnesota storm rolls through, one of the first questions property owners ask is what size hail damages a roof. It’s a fair question, hailstones come in all sizes, and not every storm leaves visible damage. But when you’re staring at ice chunks scattered across your yard, you…
A commercial roof maintenance plan template is a written, repeatable routine of preventative maintenance for inspecting, cleaning, documenting, and repairing your building infrastructure on a set schedule. For property managers, it reduces surprise leaks, helps with budget planning, and creates proof you cared for the asset. Use the template below to set roles, inspection dates,…
Schedule a roof inspection as soon as it’s safe, ideally within 24 to 72 hours, and no later than 7 days after the storm. Fast inspections catch hail damage such as punctures, seam splits, and flashing damage before the next rain turns that storm damage into interior leaks. They also help preserve clear documentation for…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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