Articles tagged homeowner tips. Insights and tips from Sellers Roofing — Saint Paul’s union-built, GAF-certified roofing contractor. Family-owned since 2017.
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…
A professional roof inspection includes a safe roof-surface review (or equivalent testing), checks of drains and flashing, interior leak tracing, and clear documentation of defects with photos and locations. Request a written scope, a dated photo report, moisture findings (if needed), repair and replacement options, and a line-item estimate that states assumptions, exclusions, and warranty…
Step flashing and counter flashing provide a two-part defense against leaks where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Step flashing consists of a series of small metal “steps” woven with each shingle course, while counter flashing serves as the top cover that blocks water from getting behind the base metal. From the ground, you…
Shingle blow off after high winds happens when wind gets under a shingle and lifts it until the seal breaks, fasteners loosen, or the shingle tears free. In Saint Paul, sudden gusts, older shingles, and weak edge details make it more likely. After high winds, in the first 24 hours focus on safety, stopping water…
Hail marks can hide in plain sight, especially on architectural shingles. From the ground, a roof can look “fine,” but up close it can look like it has tiny bruises, like an apple that was dropped and browned later. This guide is built for Saint Paul, MN roofs, where freeze and thaw cycles and wind-driven…
Ice dams in Saint Paul, MN, buildings usually form when heat loss causes melting snow on the roof, the meltwater runs to a colder edge, then refreezes into a ridge that traps more water. Ice dam prevention comes down to stopping heat loss, improving ventilation and drainage, and removing snow safely. A professional roofer should…
Hail damage is bad for a roof because it breaks the roof’s protective surface, then water and sun speed up wear until small problems turn into leaks, rot, and early replacement. If you’re asking, Why Is Hail Damage Bad for a Roof, the simple answer is that roof hail damage weakens the materials that keep…
Partial roof repair in St Paul is a cost-effective solution when only one section of your roof is damaged by hail, wind, or aging shingles. Instead of replacing the entire roof, we repair the affected area and restore full protection while preserving the rest of the system. Can you replace just one section of a…
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