After a North Dakota hailstorm, it’s time to inspect your roof for damage. If you’d rather not haul out your ladder and climb up on top of your roof, feel free to give us a call. We’ll assess your roof, for free. But if you’d rather check the roof yourself, here are the key damage [...]
They’re out there. Roofing contractors who are in it solely to take your money. They promise to deliver and they don’t. And you’re left with shoddy work or an unfinished job. You’ve probably heard some contractor horror stories and you don’t want the same to happen to you. So here are 10 ways to avoid [...]
Is it time to vent? And we’re not talking about venting about your boss, or the government. (We hear enough of that already!) We’re talking about properly venting your roof. It’s essential to properly ventilate your roof. Here are four reasons. Controls moisture: When you properly ventilate your roof, moisture won’t build up in your [...]
It’s not about the number of inches of snow we’ve received here in Bismarck and Mandan. It’s more about the weight of the snowpack on your roof. In general, most roofs can handle about 20 pounds of snow per square foot. That’s about 40 inches of fresh snow. And ice can be sneakily heavy. An [...]
Dam. Those ice dams. Those ice dams are pesky and annoying this time of year. The snow melts, then freezes, and your gutters become a solid block of ice. As the water backs up, it can leak into your home causing damage to insulation, ceilings, walls, and other areas. Here are six ways to prevent [...]
One of the first questions people usually ask us is, “How much does a new roof cost?” The short answer: If you’re a homeowner in the Bismarck-Mandan and surrounding area, somewhere between $5,000 and $50,000. The long answer: It depends on a few things. Size of your roof: Obviously, the bigger the [...]
Periodic roof inspections are important to keeping your roof looking good—and keeping your property values looking good. So how often should you inspect my roof? The short answer: at least once a year. BUT you may need to do it more frequently if your roof has areas of shade or areas that don’t dry [...]
Have you been asking yourself, “Do I need a new roof?” Obviously if water is pouring in through every nook and cranny, then you’ll need a new roof. But for most people, the signs are a lot more subtle. Here are the top 10 signs to look for in determining whether or not you [...]
If you think it’s getting to be time to repair or replace your roof here in the Bismarck-Mandan area, here are 8 things to keep in mind during your search for a roofing contractor. Look for a company who’s been in business for a while. Finding someone who is reputable, who has done dozens, [...]
