Articles tagged how-to. Insights and tips from Sellers Roofing — Saint Paul’s union-built, GAF-certified roofing contractor. Family-owned since 2017.
A proof of loss Minnesota is a signed, usually notarized statement that tells the insurer what happened, when it happened, what was damaged, and how much you are claiming. For a Minnesota roof claim, it turns photos, estimates, and inspection findings into a formal sworn submission. Don’t sign it until the roof scope and dollar…
St. Paul homeowners should prioritize a thorough storm damage inspection of the roof, gutters, attic, and flashing before hail arrives, then fix small defects before they become significant leak paths. Clear your drainage systems, document the current condition of your roof, confirm your insurance details, and know exactly who to call after a storm. Preparation…
Usually, you must file a wind damage claim within the deadline written in your insurance policy, not by one single Minnesota rule. Many policies allow about 12 months from the date of loss. Some cut that to 60 to 90 days. File as soon as you suspect damage, because late notice can sink an otherwise…
Fresh wind damage shingle creases usually look sharp, clean, and recent. The fracture line is straight, the granules around it look newly disturbed, and the surrounding shingle often still has some flexibility. By contrast, old creases look weathered, rounded, dirty, and brittle, with signs of aging spread across nearby tabs rather than appearing as a…
Yes. On many commercial roofs, water enters at one point, then travels along seams, insulation, metal deck flutes, or framing before it drips inside. That means a ceiling stain can appear several feet away, sometimes much farther, from the actual roof damage. The interior drip marks the exit point, not always the entry point. If…
Yes. A fishmouth seam on a TPO roof can leak when the membrane lifts, the weld never fully closed, or water tracks under the overlap. Small, dry wrinkles may stay harmless for a while, but any open seam, staining, or wet insulation turns it into a real leak risk. These defects matter because seams are…
Yes, sometimes, but only on a roof that meets Minnesota code and has the right structure beneath it. A roof overlay in Minnesota can work on some single-layer asphalt roofs, but not on roofs with two layers, soft decking, trapped moisture, or mixed materials. For commercial owners, that matters most on sloped entries, additions, and…
Yes. Roof snow removal can tear shingles or flashing when crews scrape too hard, use the wrong tool, or work on cold, brittle material. The risk is highest at edges, seams, vents, and old repairs. Careful, layered removal lowers the chance of roof snow removal damage on commercial buildings and mixed roof systems. Snow puts…
Performing a curled shingles repair is often a viable solution when the issue is localized, the asphalt shingles remain flexible, and the integrity of the roof deck is still intact. If curling becomes widespread, the material begins to crack, or signs of water intrusion appear, a full roof replacement is typically the safer and more…
Yes, you usually can replace roof flashing without replacing shingles if the nearby shingles are still flexible, intact, and easy to lift. A roofer can remove the old metal, install new flashing, and reset the shingles. If the shingles crack, curl, or have worn thin, both materials should come out together. When This Applies A…
Yes, you can often get a close match for faded asphalt shingles, but an exact match is rare on an older roof. The best results come from matching the shingle style first, then the closest color blend, and, when possible, using spare or donor shingles. For a small repair, the goal is a patch that…
Roof leak detection on asphalt shingle roofs starts by tracing water backward from the interior stain to the roof area above it. Roofers then inspect shingles, flashing, valleys, vents, and nail lines for breaks or trapped moisture. They confirm the source with visual checks, moisture tools, and controlled water testing, because the drip point inside…
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