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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Short answer: Detect an HVAC curb flashing leak by inspecting the curb’s corners, seams, and termination points, then confirming moisture paths with interior checks. Look for cracked roofing sealant, open welds, lifted membrane, rusted fasteners, and ponding that pushes water against the curb. If signs are mixed, use targeted moisture mapping or a controlled water…
A TPO roof leak at HVAC curb corners is found by narrowing the leak path from the interior, then inspecting every curb corner detail on the TPO membrane: welds, flashing, termination, fasteners, and sealant transitions. Finally, confirm the exact breach with controlled water testing or professional methods like infrared or electronic leak detection, because water…
Cedar shake hail damage usually shows up as fresh splits, broken corners, crushed wood fibers (bruising), and shaken-loose pieces that expose roofing underlayment or fasteners. Start by confirming a recent hail event using “collateral” clues like dented gutters and marked flashing, then inspect the wood shake shingles for random, storm-pattern impacts. Photograph everything and get…
Water stains on ceilings help you narrow the search, but they rarely mark the exact roof leak. Start by confirming the stain is active, then check what sits directly above it (roof deck, drains, HVAC curbs, or plumbing). Next, trace the most likely uphill water path on the roof to find the leaky roof, focusing…
For Twin Cities commercial roofs, TPO vs. EPDM comes down to what you need the roof to do most. EPDM roofing often wins for cold-weather flexibility, proven longevity, durability, and budget-friendly installs. TPO often wins for heat-welded seams, puncture resistance, and lower summer cooling load. The “better” choice is the one that matches your roof…
To document roof hail damage for insurance claims, take wide photos of the entire roof, slope-by-slope roof images, close-ups of shingle impact marks, and photos of dents on soft metals like gutters and vents. Include a ruler or coin for scale, and document the storm date and any temporary repairs. Proper photo documentation helps prove…
PVC roof leak detection works by narrowing the problem from “moisture intrusion inside” to the exact point where the PVC waterproofing membrane or flashing lets water in. Pros use Electronic Leak Detection, combining surface inspection, seam and flashing checks, moisture scanning (often infrared), and electronic membrane testing to trace the leak’s path, pinpoint membrane breaches,…
Most flat roof leak detection appointments on commercial and industrial roofs take 2 to 6 hours onsite. Simple, visible water intrusion leaks can be traced in 1 to 2 hours, while larger roofs or tricky leaks often need a half day. If the team uses thermal imaging cameras, electronic testing, or moisture mapping, plan on…
Cedar shake hail damage usually shows up as fresh splits, crushed edges on wood shake shingles, and dark “bruised” spots where the wood fibers compressed on impact. You may also see chipped corners, broken shake tips, exposed underlayment, or shakes that sit unevenly because fasteners loosened. The most important clue is a pattern that matches…
Hail damage vs weathering process usually comes down to pattern and texture. Hail damage leaves random, coin-sized bruises and sharp granule loss in scattered spots. The weathering process looks even, with gradual fading and uniform granule loss along edges and high-flow areas. If you see circular impact marks, matching hits on vents, and fresh granules…
Class 4 shingle hail damage usually shows up as round “bruises” where granules are knocked loose and the mat underneath is stressed. Look for repeated impact marks across several slopes, matching hits on soft metals (gutters, vents, flashing), and shingles that feel soft or cracked at the strike point. Document patterns, then confirm with a…
Start with a controlled interior-to-roof check: map the wet area inside, match it to the drain line path, then inspect the drain bowl, clamping ring, and membrane at the flange for gaps, cracks, or loose hardware. If the source still isn’t clear, run a low-pressure water test around the drain and document results for targeted…
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