Articles tagged snow. Sellers Roofing handles Minnesota winter roof issues — ice dams, snow load, ventilation, and insulation — across Saint Paul and the Twin Cities.
Short answer: A roof that leaks during snow melt but stays dry in rain usually has a cold-weather drainage problem, not only a simple hole. Melting snow moves slowly, backs up behind ice or frozen drains, and can slip under seams, flashing, or roof edges. On commercial roofs, thaw cycles also expose hidden moisture paths…
Yes. Heavy snow can cover wind-lifted seams, bent edge metal, loose flashing, and small punctures until thaw exposes them. On commercial roofs, the first clear sign may show up in spring as interior leaks, wet insulation, or shifted membrane. That’s why winter storm damage often needs photos, temporary dry-in, and a focused post-thaw inspection. When…
Yes, an asphalt shingle roof replacement can happen in a Minnesota winter, but the job depends on weather, roof condition, and the crew’s method. Cold air makes shingles stiffer, and the seal strip may take longer to bond. If the day is dry and stable, winter work can be safe and effective. If snow, ice,…
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…
Yes, roof nails backing out is a common issue after repeated freeze-thaw cycles in Minnesota. This phenomenon, often referred to as nail pops, occurs when moisture enters small gaps and freezes. The subsequent expansion and contraction of materials as temperatures fluctuate puts significant stress on the entire roofing assembly. This movement can lift asphalt shingles,…
A commercial flat roof inspection in Minnesota should be conducted on a semi-annual basis, once in spring after the thaw and once in fall before snow season. Add another inspection after hail, high winds, heavy snow, rooftop work, or any sign of leaking. If the roof is older or already patched, shorten the gap between…
Yes, you can replace a commercial flat roof in a Minnesota winter, if the roof system, weather window, and crew setup fit cold-weather installation. It’s often the right choice when leaks, wet insulation, or interior damage make waiting risky. Still, some materials, safety limits, and site conditions make a repair-first plan smarter. When This Applies…
Yes. Ice dams can damage shingles before any indoor leak shows up. Backed-up meltwater can slip under shingle tabs, break the adhesive seal, strip away granules, and wet the roof edge. A commercial building may stay dry for a while because underlayment still blocks water, but the roof covering has already lost protection. When This…
Yes. In Minnesota, missing shingles can cause a leak the same day if wind-driven rain, melting snow, or ice reaches exposed underlayment, nails, or flashing. Some roofs hold for a short time, but that buffer is unreliable. Roof age, shingle location, slope, and recent weather decide how fast water gets inside. When This Applies This…
Asphalt shingle freeze-thaw damage from the freeze-thaw cycle usually shows up as shingle cracking in tabs, curling edges, lifted corners, blistering, and granule loss creating bald spots. The damage often clusters near eaves, valleys, and shaded slopes, because trapped moisture undergoes expansion and contraction, freezing and expanding to slowly break the shingle surface apart. Key…
Yes. Snow can cover bruises, granule loss, and small cracks on asphalt shingles until thaw. It can also keep the surface wet and cold, which makes soft impact marks harder to spot. By spring, melting, drying, and freeze-thaw cycles often reveal damage that looked minor, or invisible, in winter. When This Applies Which commercial roofs…
Usually, yes, Minnesota insurance may cover ice dam damage if the loss is sudden and the policy covers resulting water damage. It often pays for interior water damage and related roof repairs, but not routine maintenance or preventive ice removal. Claims get harder when poor insulation, weak ventilation, drainage issues, or long-term neglect helped cause…
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