Roofing contractors in Minnesota have to be especially careful to use roofing techniques to protect roofs from the harsh Minnesota winters. However, this doesn’t mean that they can forget about other roofing practices as well. The first step that any Roofer Burnsville MN contractor should take is to visually inspect the exterior of the home looking for any signs of damage on the roof, siding or windows. He should note any missing shingles, flashing, missing downspouts, windows where seals are loose or siding with bubbles. These can all be locations where water can seep into a home. If that happens the homeowner could be facing expensive mold remediation. The contractor also should inspect the interior of the home looking for any signs of leaks or water damage.
The next step for the Roofer Burnsville MN contractor is to meet with the homeowner and explain their findings. At this point the contractor can discuss the budget and how much the homeowner would like to spend on shingles. A computer generated picture of the home can show the homeowner how the house will look, with a variety of shingle colors, patterns and textures. Roofing can last decades and it’s important that the homeowner like what they see as they turn into the driveway every day.
When it’s time for the roofing to begin the roofer should definitely check the weather report to make sure that it will accommodate the job. Under Minnesota building law all of the shingles must be removed before the new roofing is put on. That allows the contractor to see the condition of the roofing base. If there is any rot or weak areas, they need to be replaced. Nails should be pulled out not left in. Once there is a clean area, the roofing contractor should lay down an ice dam on all areas that need one. They should also put extra barriers at any place ice and snow will pile up on the roof. Then the shingles can be applied. It’s important for the home’s beauty that these shingles be applied in a straight line. Special shingles should be put on roof ridge to give it a finished and polished appearance.
