Sellers Roofing Resources
May 8, 2026
Yes, you can upgrade roofing materials during a Minnesota insurance claim, but the insurer usually pays only for like-kind replacement or code-required changes tied…
Read article: Can You Upgrade Roofing Materials During an Insurance Claim in Minnesota?May 7, 2026
Short answer: If the roof insurance payout is lower than your contractor’s estimate, don’t accept it as final. Ask for the insurer’s full scope,…
Read article: What Happens if Insurance Pays Less Than Your Roof Estimate in Minnesota?May 7, 2026
Yes. Wind can damage a roof valley even when every shingle still appears to be in place. On commercial buildings, gusts often lift shingle…
Read article: Can Wind Damage Roof Valleys Without Missing Shingles?May 6, 2026
Wind damage on a cedar shake roof usually shows up as missing shakes, lifted corners, split wood, exposed felt, uneven rows, and fresh debris…
Read article: What Does Wind Damage Look Like on Cedar Shake Roofs?May 6, 2026
Usually, yes, but only in limited cases. If a covered loss damages the roof deck and Minnesota code, or a local building official, requires…
Read article: Does Insurance Cover Roof Deck Replacement Required by Code in Minnesota?May 5, 2026
Yes, but only to stop more damage. Temporary mitigation, such as tarping, sealing an open seam, or protecting interiors, is usually appropriate before a…
Read article: Can You Start Commercial Roof Repairs Before Insurance Approval?May 5, 2026
Short answer: Yes. Hail can crack, bruise, or pull apart roof sealant around vents and flashing, especially on older commercial roofs. The impact can…
Read article: Can Hail Damage Roof Sealant Around Vents and Flashing?May 5, 2026
Yes, a drone inspection can spot many signs of hail damage on asphalt shingles, including impact marks, granule loss, cracked tabs, and damaged metal…
Read article: Can a Drone Inspection Find Hail Damage on Asphalt Shingles?May 2, 2026
Yes, sometimes. A 20-year-old shingle roof can still be repaired after hail if the damage is limited, the shingles still flex, and matching materials…
Read article: Can a 20-Year-Old Shingle Roof Be Repaired After Hail?May 2, 2026
Short answer: Yes, a hail-damaged metal roof can often be repaired, but not always. Repair makes sense when damage is limited to a few…
Read article: Can a Hail-Damaged Metal Roof Be Repaired or Replaced?May 1, 2026
Sometimes, yes. Insurance usually pays for removing two old shingle layers only when a covered loss caused the damage, or when local code requires…
Read article: Will Insurance Pay to Remove Two Layers of Old Shingles?May 1, 2026
Yes. An insurer can deny a roof claim if it shows that earlier repairs were faulty, the damage existed before coverage began, or excluded…
Read article: Can Insurance Deny a Roof Claim Over Previous Repairs?
