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
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Usually, creased shingles can be repaired only when the damage is limited and the shingle still seals. If the crease is sharp, spread across many tabs, or caused by wind lift, replacement is usually the safer choice. On commercial buildings, the right answer depends on how much of the roof section is affected, whether water…
You can spot hail bruising shingles damage by finding round impact marks with missing granules and a soft, spongy feel when you press the center. True bruises often appear in clusters after a hailstorm, and nearby vents, flashing, or other metal parts may also show fresh dents. If a mark stays firm, it’s often age…
The first signs of roof hail damage are usually dents on metal roof parts, fresh shingle granules in gutters, and bruised or pitted asphalt shingles. You may also see small cracks, lifted edges, or new attic moisture. These clues often appear before a leak, which is why early inspection matters. When This Applies Check soon…
Short answer: hail damage leaves random, sudden impact marks. Normal wear shows up as even aging over time. On a hail damage roof, you’ll often see circular bruises, sharp granule loss, and matching dents on metal parts nearby. Wear looks smoother and more uniform, with fading, edge erosion, and gradual granule loss across large areas….
For most commercial buildings, call a roofer first, then notify insurance the same day. A roofer can document impact points, stop active leaks, and tell you if the damage is minor or claim-worthy. That order usually makes a hail damage roof insurance claim cleaner, especially on flat or low-slope systems. When This Applies This applies…
Your commercial roof needs attention when leaks, ponding water, split seams, soft spots, or rising utility bills show up. Small, isolated damage usually means repair. Widespread moisture, repeat leaks, or an aging system often point to commercial roof replacement, especially after Minnesota freeze-thaw swings. When This Applies This fits most low-slope commercial buildings This advice…
Hail damage shingles usually show random dark spots where granules are knocked away, soft bruises that feel spongy, fresh dents, split edges, and sometimes cracks. On architectural shingles, the hits rarely line up in a neat pattern. Nearby metal flashing, vents, and gutters often show dents too, which helps confirm the damage. From the ground,…
Hail damage on an asphalt shingle roof usually shows up as round bruises, missing granules, cracked tabs, and dents on nearby metal. The clearest clue is a soft, dark impact spot that feels bruised under light pressure. On commercial buildings, compare several roof slopes because one side often takes the hardest hit. When This Applies…
Hail can crack shingles without leaving an obvious hole. The giveaway is a bruise: a soft spot where the asphalt mat fractured under the granules. Look for tight clusters of impacts, granules collecting in gutters, and matching “collateral” dents on vents, flashing, or AC fins. If you find soft bruises or repeated impact patterns, treat…
After a storm, knowing how to temporarily tarp a roof can stop a minor leak from spreading and causing serious interior water damage, including soaked insulation, damaged drywall, and ruined flooring. Assess the damage and choose DIY or a pro Begin outside with binoculars, looking for missing shingles, displaced flashing, torn valleys, or debris that…
After a windy night, most people scan the yard for fallen branches and look for missing shingles. That helps, but it’s only part of the story. Wind damage often starts quietly, with lifted tabs, broken seal strips, and sharp creases that are easy to miss from the ground. That matters because a roof can look…
There’s no single number, but missing shingles roof replacement usually makes sense when the loss is spread across several areas, exposes underlayment or wood, keeps happening after storms, or affects an older roof. If only a few shingles are gone in one small spot on a newer roof, repair often works. When This Applies Use…
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