Rain During a Roof Replacement: What a Good Crew Does Next
What happens if it rains during a roof replacement? See how a good Minnesota roofing crew protects the deck, materials, and your home.
5 Roof Installation Mistakes Even the Inspector Won’t Catch
A Twin Cities roofer explains the roof installation mistakes hidden before inspection — nailing, flashing, valleys, ventilation — and how homeowners can protect themselves.
Why Storm Damage Insurance Claims Can Take Months — And Why a Slow Claim Isn’t a Dead Claim
Some Minnesota storm claims settle fast. Others take 6–12 months of supplements, inspections, and documentation. Here’s why a slow claim isn’t a dead claim.
Why Northern Exteriors Built ImproveYourSiding.com
ImproveYourSiding.com is a free siding education site for Minnesota homeowners — hail damage, ITEL reports, repair vs replacement, colors, LP SmartSide, and hiring questions. Here’s why we built it.
Before & After Siding Design: How the Right Exterior Choices Can Add Long-Term Value
New siding is the biggest chance most homeowners get to change how their home looks from the street. How before-and-after siding design, color families, and a calmer front elevation can improve curb appeal and long-term value for Twin Cities homes.
Before & After: Storm-Damage Siding Replacement in Cottage Grove, MN
A Cottage Grove home’s storm-damaged siding replaced with Norandex Cedar Knolls in Carbon Brown, LP trim at the windows — insurance claim handled start to finish. Photographed four Minnesota winters later.
Exposed Step Flashing After a Cedar Shake Tear-Off: The Right Sidewall Fix
Removing a cedar shake roof often leaves step flashing exposed where the roof meets your siding. Here is how we finish sidewalls the right way — custom-bent aluminum flashing that preserves siding clearance and looks clean.
Cheap Shingles vs Class 4 Shingles: An Honest Answer From a Roofer Who’s Installed a Multitude of Roofs
Here’s something you won’t hear from most roofing companies: after installing a multitude of roofs over the years, I can’t point to a single one that failed because the homeowner chose the least expensive shingle. Not one. So let’s have an honest conversation about what you’re actually paying for when you choose a shingle —…
The Advantages of LP SmartSide Siding for Minnesota Homes
LP SmartSide is an engineered wood siding, and it has become one of the most popular siding choices for Minnesota homes. The main advantages of LP SmartSide siding are its substantial wood-like appearance, impact resistance, long board lengths, and flexibility in color and design. But it is not maintenance-free, and its performance still depends heavily…
What Are Class 4 Shingles? A Minnesota Homeowner’s Guide
If you own a home in the Twin Cities, you already know what our hail seasons can do to a roof. Class 4 shingles are the toughest impact rating a shingle can earn, and for Minnesota homeowners they are worth understanding before your next roof replacement. What Does “Class 4” Actually Mean? Class 4 refers…
