Commercial & Flat Roofer Serving Mendota Heights, MN
Flat roofs are a different breed of roofing that requires a special care if you are going to enjoy all they have to offer. They are very popular in other parts of the world as well, and some are used as an additional space that the occupants can enjoy year round.
Flat roofs are not entirely flat, but have a gentle slope to them that allows water to run off. The most common form of sealant is the tar and gravel application. As long as the water is not allowed to pool, this is fine, but in colder climates where water freezes, this prevents water from draining properly, and the flat roofs tend to warp and buckle making water drainage less than ideal.
Gopher Roofing & Remodeling, Minneapolis premier roofing company uses a continuous membrane covering that is designed to stand up to pools of water. When layered one on top of the other, and applied with the proper adhesives, they are a great way to seal structures penetrating through the roof from below. How this is put together is the difference between a good roofing job; and a great one.
Not everyone knows or understands how to best seal a flat roof, so just because someone says they have worked on a flat roof before, dig a little deeper to find out more. Not all flat roofs are the same. When you use Gopher Roofing & Remodeling, you can be sure that we are following factory directives on how to best treat our property. With guaranties on workmanship, and warranties on materials, you are sure to get all you pay for with our roofing company. Call to find out more about our free roofing inspection services for our neighbors in Minneapolis, St. Paul Metro – 612-331-1555
Roofing Contractor Serving Red Wing, MN
Minnesota is a great place to live because it not only offers 4 seasons of the year; it offers 4 extreme seasons of the year. We don’t just get snow; we get 3-4+ feet of snow. We don’t just get hail, we get golf-ball size hail. While it is not so great for your roof, it sure does make life interesting a few weeks out of every year.
One good thing about living here is that even though we have our challenges with weather, we also have Minnesotans to help us deal with it. We at Gopher Roofing & Remodeling have established a following of great people to work with, that keep us close by for that unexpected weather related incident.
When they get hit by hail damage , roofing and siding damage, we are in their speed dial, ready to go. Our phones start ringing even before the storms blow over. Because our roofing estimates are free, feel free to call us for a quick check, to see if you experienced any damage after a big storm blows through. We will climb up on your roof so you don’t have to, and make sure there are no unauthorized entrances into your home. Once water starts to enter, it will cause a host of problems, so don’t wait to find out if this is happening to you. Contact Gopher Roofing & Remodeling – a Minnesota Roofing Contractor to get your free inspection, and estimate even before the rough weather arrives. 612-331-1555
Commercial Roofing Systems in Minneapolis
Commercial roofing has become big business in many cities, and Minneapolis is no different. As cities grow, real estate becomes more valuable, and also more expensive. Because of this, when new businesses arrive, many of them are looking to take possession of a piece of property and fix it up, instead of building it new. With so many older commercial properties having flat roofs, this line of commercial roofing has enjoyed a nice, steady increase right along with the city’s growth.
As any professional roofing company knows, to do well you need to give the people what they need. So in order to survive in a commercial roofing industry, a roofing contractor must be proficient in all types of roofing, not just the single family, asphalt shingle. Flat roofing in Minneapolis is a very common roof type that is not as easy to maintain as many roofers think. Many of the flat roofing material manufacturers will not sell their products to installers unless they have taken classes in how to properly install their products. This is because if they are installed incorrectly, the roofing material company is the one who has to warranty it.
In many cases, roofs begin to leak because of faulty installation, not substandard material. For this reason, you want to make sure that you use a properly trained, factory certified installer that has at least 10 years of experience. Without these 3 factors, your roof is not getting the care it needs in order to get the most out of it.
At Gopher Roofing & Remodeling in Minneapolis, we have all the complete training, and certifications to be able to offer you whatever type of commercial roofing that you may need. We carry an top rating with Better Business Bureau, and have plenty of experience in all types of roofing and construction. So keep our number in your speed dial, so the next time you are looking for a qualified roofer, think of Gopher Roofing & Remodeling in your neighborhood. 612-331-1555
Roofing Materials on the Market Today | Minneapolis Roofing Company
There are many types of roofing materials on the market today, but unfortunately most people opt for the least expensive one they come across. Making a decision this way could lead to less than adequate work.
When it comes to residential products, the roofing material needs to be appropriate for the use. It needs to withstand minimal walking-on since very few people will go up there over the course of time, and it needs to catch and channel water away from the main body of the house. Since most residential roofing has a pitch to it, and typically has trees around the property, that will protect it from the sun. This type of roofing usually has a fair amount of asphalt in it, and allows for a certain amount of wind speed to run across it.
Commercial roofing typically has a larger surface area, and therefore it needs to be able to stand up to the elements a little better than does the residential roof. Commercial roofing in the Minneapolis Metro area needs to be able to withstand certain temperature ranges, and accommodate for the fact that there will be people walking across it periodically throughout the year. Since the surface area is larger, there is typically more space between trees, so there will not be as much shade as with a residential property.
Another thing to understand about roofing is that some products require the installation of certified installers- in order for the guarantee to come into effect. Roofing and guttering is a system that works together, so if the installer left out one part of the system, this could compromise the integrity of the whole product.
When it comes to residential roofing products in the Minneapolis, MN metro area, Gopher Roofing & Remodeling only the top products — GAF; Hardiplank, Owens- Corning, TAMKO, Velux, Wasco, and CertainTeed. As for commercial material suppliers, Gopher Roofing & Remodeling looks to Firestone, GAF, GenFlex, and Carlisle. These are national companies that have the strength and longevity to be there when you need them.
St Paul Commercial Roofing Requires a Professional
I am sure you have seen them, properties that had the roofing repaired by an amateur. These are properties that have metal sheets laid across them, blue tarps nailed down, or even buckets of hot tar slopped all over the place; applications like these are even found on commercial properties since they are not typically seen from the street. These remedies may work for a while, but any professional roofing company in St. Paul should be able to offer at least a 20 year roofing warranty, and in some cases, even longer.
Depending on the material manufacturer, roofing materials will last 20 years or more, when installed according to the manufacturer’s specifications. The details around a roofing installation are vital to setting up that roof as a truly water tight, impermeable surface, that can stand up to all the elements that come and go season after season.
Since commercial roofing is typically flat, or has a very low grade, these surfaces can take quite a bit of sun over the summer months. This hot sun will break down the roofing material a little bit every year, until eventually it will lose its integrity. This is natural and expected, however, if a roof system was installed correctly, with all the details employed, the amount of time that is added to the lifetime of a roof can be improved greatly.
Some of these steps include adding enough stone to a built up roof, and making sure it is all even. Uneven high and low spots will trap water and allow it to sit, adding to roofing problems. Making sure the slope is right is just one way to get the most out of your new commercial roof. Another thing to watch out for is making sure your layer roof products are working together. If an old roof was torn off, and a new one replaced, the installers need to make sure that all of the old roof was completely removed, leaving behind a few nails or rough spots that will compromise the new roof is all too common, and the reason for so many roofing repairs.
If you are considering repairs or replacements to your roofing system, give us a call first at Gopher Roofing & Remodeling, we are serving the Minneapolis and St. Paul region, and have whatever you may need to get the job completed properly. Estimates are free and often done in a few days. Give us a call to find out more. 651-224-9921
Replacing or Repairing Roofs in Inver Grove Heights
While many people are pretty handy with a hammer and nails, replacing or repairing their roof is usually reserved for someone who does it all the time. At our Minneapolis Roofing Company we know what to look for after a wind and hail storm move through the area. Simple separations in the flashing and gutters will allow water to get in small pockets and freeze. Once this happens, the freezing water will expand and separate the opens even more. Larger openings mean more trapped water, more freezing, more expanding, until this vicious cycle with break down your home like nothing else can.
This is why it is so important for you to keep your roof and gutter in excellent shape. Once hail and wind damage starts, it will progress until your home won’t be able to keep the elements out anymore. Gopher Roofing & Remodeling commercial and Residential Roofing Contractors understand how little things left unchecked can get out of control, so our trained and State licensed inspectors will be able to show you how we repair, and prevent such mishaps from getting started.
We can offer the GAF Roofing System for your property, so that everything works together to form a complete and efficient water managing system for your water, ensuring that you will remain problem free for years to come. Something never change, and living in Inver Grove Heights will always be a great place to live, as long as you can deal with the harsh weather that is on its way every winter. Keep Gopher Roofing & Remodeling in mind the next time you need to have your home looked at. Inspections are free, and we are ready to go whenever you are. Give us a call- or keep us in your speed dial, sooner or later you will need a top minnesota roofer. 612-331-1555
Negotiating Roofing Repairs and Insurance Claims in Minnesota
How is it that some homeowners can get an insurance claim paid for roofing damage, while their neighbors will not? It was the same storm, the same roofing material, same experience? What went wrong?
It all depends on the insurance adjuster. There are 2 kinds; the local staff adjusters; and the independent national adjusters. Each serves 2 different masters. The independent insurance adjusters are typically called in when their local adjusters are swamped. They are there to help restore normalcy after an extreme event of some kind that left homeowners out in the cold, so to speak. These independent adjusters are there to simply wade through an avalanche of claims, and get business back to normal. They are also often paid by commission, so they are motivated to get claims paid, and be more generous with the amounts.
Local claims adjusters are paid a salary, and serve the insurance company, so they are not quite so eager to start handing out money. They are actually graded on how little they pay, so they are coming from the complete opposite side of the fence. These local claims adjusters would much rather repair any damage, rather than pay for a replacement.
The local claims adjuster often handles a wide range of claims; fire, water, storm damage, auto and boat claims, so he is only remotely familiar with the things that can go wrong. On the other hand, the independent claims adjuster is usually a specialist in his field, and will understand how his industry works together.
Lastly, one of the biggest reasons for unsatisfactory claims is an unrealistic expectation on the part of the beneficiary. Some people think that just because they had a little damage in the last storm, they are entitled to a complete remodel. Recipients have a certain responsibility to work with the insurance company. Damage and neglect are 2 separate issues, and it is the adjusters call in the end, so if you are making a claim for something along these lines, it will serve you well to be friendly, go with an independent insurance adjuster, and call Gopher Roofing & Remodeling to get some more experience in your corner. We have seen it all, and take care of your insurance claims for storm damage with ease. 651-224-9921
Emergency Roofing and Siding Repairs in St Paul
Emergency repairs to roofing and siding can be a harrowing couple of weeks. Usually, emergency roofing and siding means that the homes water resistance has been compromised and homeowners are trying to salvage the contents inside as much as possible. Gopher Roofing & Remodeling is well aware of how important the word ‘emergency’ is, and we have the manpower to respond accordingly.
At times like these, there are plenty of opportunists that will come to town to take advantage of all the work left behind by severe weather, but by choosing a professional, local roofing and siding contractor in St. Paul, you will ensuring that you have some recourse if something else comes along.
When it comes to siding repairs and replacements, Gopher Roofing & Remodeling uses only products that comply with the Energy Star label, reflecting that they comply with the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) and DOE (Department of Energy). By using
these products, your property will in most cases be better than it was before, and you could very well find lower energy bills from that point forward.
Our products come with a foam backing, for a more rigid appearance and greater resistance to impact. This will also raise the R value of the property, making it that much more energy efficient; in some cases, up to 25% more. This backing will also help reduce the noise outside the property, and make your property look its very best.
Improving the exterior of a home has many benefits, by contacting us at Gopher Roofing & Remodeling, you will learn much more than how much it costs to improve your home. You will be surprised at how affordable it can be, and what the insurance companies are able to do to help. Give us a call and let us help you through the process. 651-224-9921
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