The Committed 365 Roofing Blog
Straight answers about roofs, siding and gutters in Central Minnesota, from the team in Waite Park.
Recent posts
4 Clues to Discuss When Attic Frost Looks Like a Roof Leak
· 5 min readA winter ceiling stain can be attic frost, a roof leak or both. Four clues to record and discuss so the repair matches the real source of the water.
Read the article →9 Items for Your Brainerd Lakes Cabin's Winter Roof Handoff
· 6 min readLeaving your Brainerd Lakes cabin for winter? Nine items for a roof handoff plan: contacts, starting photos, safe checks and who can approve repairs.
Read the article →4 Things Class 4 Shingle Ratings Do and Do Not Tell Minnesota Homeowners
· 5 min readA Class 4 rating describes one impact test, not a hail-proof roof. Four things the rating does and does not tell you when comparing Minnesota shingles.
Read the article →9 Questions Before Waiting Until Spring After Fall Hail in Minnesota
· 6 min readFall hail and a dry ceiling do not mean the roof can wait. Nine questions to answer before you put off roof work until spring in Minnesota.
Read the article →6 Questions About Gutter Guards and Ice Dams in Minnesota
· 6 min readGutter guards keep out debris but do not fix the heat loss behind ice dams. Six questions to ask before adding gutter guards to a Minnesota home.
Read the article →10 Things to Put in Your Minnesota Hail-Storm Documentation File
· 6 min readTen items for a hail-storm documentation file: safe photos, interior notes, roof records, receipts and a contact log, so your roofer has the facts.
Read the article →6 Questions to Ask When Hail Dents Your Gutters but Your Roof Looks Fine
· 5 min readHail dented your gutters but the roof looks fine? Six questions to ask so the gutters, the roof and any insurance claim are each assessed on their own.
Read the article →8 Questions About Ice-and-Water Membrane Before a Minnesota Roof Replacement
· 6 min readIce-and-water membrane guards against backed-up water but does not stop ice dams. Eight questions to settle before signing a Minnesota reroof.
Read the article →4 Decisions Before Paying for an Ice Dam Solution
· 6 min readHeat cables, roof raking, air sealing and insulation solve different ice dam problems. Four decisions to make before you pay for any of them.
Read the article →6 Questions to Ask When Ice Dams Return After a New Roof
· 5 min readA new roof can still get ice dams. Six questions to ask before paying for more repairs, from what the contract covered to testing for heat loss.
Read the article →3 Inspection Gaps to Resolve When Ice Dams Return Above a Cathedral Ceiling
· 5 min readIce dams above a cathedral ceiling are hard to diagnose. Three inspection gaps to close before you authorize another repair on a Minnesota home.
Read the article →3 Decisions to Make When Your New Shingle Roof Sheds Granules
· 5 min readLoose granules after a new shingle roof can be normal. Three decisions on what to document, when to ask for an inspection and how to handle follow-up.
Read the article →8 Details to Discuss When a Roof Leak Keeps Returning Near a Chimney or Sidewall
· 6 min readA roof leak that keeps returning near a chimney or sidewall needs a real diagnosis. Eight details to discuss before you approve another patch.
Read the article →8 Questions to Ask About Roof-Deck Change Orders After Tear-Off
· 6 min readDamaged decking found after tear-off? Eight questions about location, evidence, quantity, unit price and written approval before you sign a change order.
Read the article →10 Records to Request When Your Minnesota Roof Project Is Finished
· 6 min readTen records to request when your Minnesota roof project is finished, from the final scope and product list to warranty papers, permits and photos.
Read the article →4 Decisions for Sequencing Roof, Siding, and Gutter Replacement
· 5 min readReplacing a roof, siding and gutters? Four decisions on who owns the roof-to-wall flashing, the eave work, protection between crews and each handoff.
Read the article →8 Line Items to Compare When Your Roofer's Estimate Differs from Your Insurer's
· 5 min readYour roofer's estimate and your insurer's do not match? Compare these eight line items, from roof measurements to flashing and payments, before you decide.
Read the article →9 Questions Before Putting Solar Panels on an Older Minnesota Roof
· 6 min readThinking about solar on an older Minnesota roof? Nine questions on roof condition, panel removal costs, attachments, snow loads and future access.
Read the article →6 Decisions About Temporary Roof Repairs in Freezing Weather
· 6 min readA roof leak in freezing weather needs a plan now even if the permanent fix waits. Six decisions about temporary repairs, follow-up and closing out the job.
Read the article →9 Actions to Take When Your Roof Leaks During a Minnesota Winter Thaw
· 6 min readWater on the ceiling during a Minnesota winter thaw? Nine steps to keep people safe, document the leak, call your insurer and get the roof assessed.
Read the article →What happens when you book
No high-pressure sit. A local crew that was here before the storm and will be here after the warranty card is printed.
We inspect your roof and photograph everything, usually within a couple of days.
You get a straight answer: repair it, replace it, or leave it alone, with real numbers.
If it is storm damage, we document it for your insurer and follow Minnesota law to the letter.
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