Articles tagged Signs of Roof Damage. Sellers Roofing — Saint Paul’s family-owned, union-built, GAF-certified contractor — has completed 1,100+ Twin Cities roofs since 2017. 4.8★ on Google.
After a storm, you usually need gutter replacement when the system can’t hold slope, keep seams tight, or move water away from the building, even after cleaning and minor repairs. Look for sagging gutters, split seams, pulled fasteners, bent downspouts, and overflow marks. If water is causing water damage by hitting walls or pooling at…
Ice and water shield failure, primarily caused by ice dams, usually shows up as winter roof leaks near roof edges, valleys, and penetrations, often during the freeze-thaw cycle. In Minnesota, watch for water stains that appear on warmer days, bubbling paint, damp insulation near exterior walls, and soffit or fascia rot. Confirm by checking roof…
Hail damage on EPDM roofs in Minnesota often looks subtle at first: small dimples, scuffs, or “bruised” spots in the rubber membrane. The bigger red flags usually show up at seams, flashings, and rooftop penetrations, where hail impact and temperature swings can open tiny pathways for water. If drains back up or metal edges get…
If hail damage affects your asphalt shingles on your building, the shingle sealant strip may crack or lose its bond, letting tabs lift in wind and driving rain. The fastest check is to look for a lifted tab with a clean gap, a broken or “crumbly” sealant strip, and a dust or debris line where…
A hail “bruise” in asphalt shingles usually shows up as a round, slightly dimpled spot that feels softer than the shingle around it when you press it. From a ladder, you can confirm it by checking for a consistent circular impact mark, comparing firmness at the center vs. the edge, and documenting several similar hits…
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…
Hail can hit Saint Paul hard, then disappear, leaving a roof that looks fine until the next big rain. The problem is that hail damage asphalt shingles can be subtle. A shingle can be bruised under the granules, like a bad apple under perfect skin. How to spot hail damage on asphalt shingles in Saint…
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…
Most asphalt roofs last ~20–30 years. Replace sooner if you see curling/cracked shingles — which often means the shingles weren’t a quality brand to begin with — widespread granule loss, recurring leaks/water stains, soft or sagging decking, or failing flashing. Schedule a pro inspection—best practice is spring and fall, and after severe storms — especially…
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