Don’t Neglect Your Gutters This Fall

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As warm weather leaves Minnesota, many homeowners begin to inspect their property looking for areas that require repair and preparation for the cold months ahead. And, there is one area of the home that must not be forgotten during this crucial time of year; and that is the gutters! As the trusted name in gutters for the Twin Cities area, we are here to tell you more about the importance of clean, functioning gutters.

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Know Your Gutters

Gutters can play an important role in the structural soundness of your roof. The windy days from the fleeting fall and winter likely blew dirt, leaves and debris into your gutters. Leaves in the gutter block the ideal flow of rain and other precipitation as they accumulate in massive numbers. Having the gutters at your Twin Cities home cleaned, repaired or replaced can help prevent future costly repairs. It’s important to keep rainwater or other precipitation from damaging your home’s exterior with a quality, custom gutter system installed by JTR Roofing. Our experienced team can create gutters that perfectly fit any style or design of your house. Until then, consider these benefits to giving your gutters a little extra TLC this season.

Address Any Damage

If the debris and leaves trapped in your gutters froze and thawed over the winter, your gutters may have experienced some damage. The leaves that accumulated in the fall helped contribute to the damage ice can cause in a gutter, altering the shape and sometimes the overall structure of the gutters themselves. The weight of this ice can easily topple and disconnect from your home the entire spouts and gutters network. It is all but essential as a standard means of maintenance for your gutters to keep them void of clutter. With the ice completely melted, it is now a great time of year to consider any repairs you may require for your gutters.

Consider Replacement

Often, repair is not an option with severely damaged gutters. JTR Roofing can easily help with the installation of new pieces or entirely new gutters if deemed beyond repair. Standards in the world of gutters include those made of aluminum, copper and vinyl. You can even help avoid future leaf accumulation with features like seamless gutter guards. These can completely block leaf access while still welcoming all forms of precipitous moisture for the months ahead. Having gutter guards installed in your gutters will eliminate the need to get up on that roof to clean them out next year. 

If you would like a quote on or help with gutters in the Twin Cities, call JTR Roofing at (651) 777-7394 or Contact Us.

A Fall Roofing Checklist from Your Local Roofer

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Fall is in full swing. Have you taken care of essential roof maintenance and repairs for the season yet? If you haven’t done so, your roof may be in for a tough time come winter. So, contact your local Oakdale roofer, JTR Roofing, and ask us to take a look at essential areas of your roof before the first snowflake of winter falls. Here are some important items that should be on your fall roofing checklist:

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Overall Inspection

Regular maintenance and inspections can reveal any damage to your roof or potential issues that could compromise your roof system later on. Inspections are best performed in spring and early fall. If you missed a spring inspection, you will want to schedule an inspection, replacement or repair before cold weather hits in just a few months.

Attic

Have your roofer check out your attic next. Apart from figuring out whether there are obvious leaks on the rooftop, also consider how well-insulated your attic is. 

Shingles

Check the shingles. Your roofing needs to be in pretty good shape to protect you no matter the weather. Ask your roofer to check for any missing or broken shingles or other potential issues.

Leaks

If you have any leaking or other types of issues now, think of how ice and freezing rain will affect your roof now through the spring. Melted snow can seep into open cracks and when it refreezes, any crack you have will widen and increase the chances for leaks and even interior mold. Let your roofer know about any leaks you have noticed.

Gutters

You may not think that you’ll need them as much during the winter, but you want to make sure that gutters are unobstructed to facilitate the drainage of snowmelt away from your roof. Clean out the leaves from the gutters and downspouts, and then see if they are functioning properly.

Of all the seasons of the year, autumn is the perfect time for roof repair and replacement projects. It’s during this time that scorching heat waves are finally over and the brittle cold is still a ways off.

Take advantage of the ideal conditions that autumn provides and have a trusted roofer check your roof. It’s a good investment for such an important aspect of your home. To get more information about our roofer serving Oakdale and the surrounding areas, call JTR Roofing today at 612-419-6906 or Contact Us.

How Our Siding Company Can Prepare a Home or Business for Winter

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Though many may wish they could hibernate through our harsh Minnesota winters, life must go on! Homes and businesses alike must prepare for cold temperatures and harsh weather ahead. After all, when winter weather does hit, it’s important to have a warm and efficient respite from the cold. With summer coming to a close, we thought now would be a good time to tell you more about how our St Paul siding company can help your home or business prepare for the months ahead.

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Autumn is a fantastic time of year to make your home or business beautiful again with brand new siding. The weather is crisp and the changing season turn sights to the future. Fall temperatures like ours in Minnesota aren’t too cold for home exterior projects like siding, and sealing materials adhere faster in temperate weather resulting in shorter waiting times. 

And, big updates such as siding means home or business owners can prepare for not just the winter ahead but for the years ahead as well. This has been a trying year for both home and business owners, so start the new year off fresh with siding that will protect and perform. 

New siding can can help improve curb appeal and even increase the value of a structure. It can also improve efficiency for cozier indoor temperatures and lower energy bills. Our siding company can even winterize your home or business. A siding installation is a great time to add a house wrap, which can protect any of your interior walls from moisture and greatly reduce heat loss as well. Even if you don’t go for house wrap, your new siding installation will give you a chance to seal gaps in old, aging siding, which can often lead to drafts and cold air during harsh weather.

Are you ready to schedule your siding installation this fall? Our siding company can evaluate your building design and help you determine if additional weatherproofing features are needed.

Don’t delay on this essential fall project any longer! Schedule your siding installation today, and the experts at JTR Roofing can help you choose the right siding for your unique home or business. Call us today at 651-777-7394 or Contact Us to learn more about what our siding company can do for your St Paul home or business.

Why You Should Never Ignore Water Stains

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Have you ever been sitting in your home or business, looked up and noticed water stains? While you may be quick to assume it’s probably nothing, a water stain is nothing to be ignored. They can often indicate roofing problems, sometimes requiring roof replacement. Twin Cities residents trust JTR Roofing for all of their roofing and home exterior needs and we can help determine the extent of the damage to get you the repairs or replacement you need. 

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The presence of water stains means that moisture is getting through your roof and into your home or business, where it can cause a multitude of problems for the structural integrity of the building and the quality of your indoor air. If the stain continues to get bigger, then it’s going to be a reoccurring issue. While you don’t have to be a roofing professional to realize that a water stain on the ceiling is a problem, you will need one in order to fix it. When you give us a call at JTR Roofing we can get to work right away. 

Missing and damaged shingles, gaps between shingles, and other problems never go away by themselves. The longer you delay roof repairs, the worse the damage will get. Eventually, your home may show signs of water damage to the following:

  • Attic
  • Insulation
  • Drywall
  • Foundation
  • And more

Water damage can also allow for mold growth. There are so many reasons to get your roof replacement project started as soon as possible. So, don’t delay any longer! Talk to our roof replacement contractor and we can give you some estimates as well as tell you more about each type of roofing material. We can also help you determine if a roof replacement or roofing repair is in order. Why waste your time and ultimately your money on a repair if it’s only going to lead to roofing replacement in a few months? When it comes to a business, we know how important this can be and we will be sure to recommend what’s best for you.

A new roof is a big investment that should last for years if not decades, and the installation process can make all the difference. Here at JTR Roofing, we understand the importance of high quality work and materials; we will work to get you the quality roof replacement you need in a timely manner. To learn more about roof replacement in the Twin Cities, call JTR Roofing at 612-419-6906 or you can Contact Us.

Professional Storm Damage Repair in Unprecedented Times

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‘Tis the season for summer storms. The hot summer weather can bring damaging storms and winds which can wreak havoc on a home or business. Mother Nature won’t stop; even in these unprecedented times so it is essential to be prepared in the event a summer storm hits. Storm damage can cause a range of problems for homeowners; so it’s important to have professionals you can trust on your side to repair the damage. One of the most common forms of damage storms cause is roofing and siding damage. Roofing and siding repairs need to be performed quickly by professionals—otherwise, further issues may arise. Here at JTR Roofing, we specialize in storm damage repair for Stillwater the surrounding areas and are here to help in the event of a summer storm. Here’s how:

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After a storm, our roofing contractor can come out to pinpoint any damaged areas and help safeguard them and protect them against future damage. A professional here at JTR can come out to your home and take a look at your roofing, siding, etc. to discover any weak areas that could be improved with storm damage repair. It is essential to enlist the help your local expert residential roofing contractor. You will want to check not only for obvious forms of destruction, like missing shingles or clogged gutters, but also less overt problems, like leaks. The most important items to tend to are roofing, siding, and gutters. These can all become even bigger problems down the line if not addressed right away. The reason your roof is so important is that it protects other components of your home. Not dealing with a roofing issue may result in a series of other problems that have expansive costs. That’s why, we’re here to find these issues and repair them as quickly as possible.

As your professionals in storm damage repair are assessing summer storm damage, be sure to document everything by taking pictures. This can be invaluable when filing insurance claims with your insurance company. It is essential that you contact your homeowners insurance to see what kind of compensation you are entitled to for storm damage repair. 

At JTR Roofing, we have years of experience working with insurance companies to get the repairs our customers need after a storm. We’re happy to work with you and your insurance provider to work through the process. This can help you speed up the claim and avoid any unwanted surprises. We know what to expect here in the Stillwater area and the best way to go about making storm damage repairs. We can check for any damage and get your roofing, siding, windows, deck etc. back in tip top shape.

If you’re looking for more than just simple storm damage repair, we can also restore your roofing or siding at the same time. If you’re looking to upgrade your roof’s current capabilities, speak to our team about roof replacement.

To get more information about storm damage repair for your Stillwater area home or business, call JTR Roofing today at 612-419-6906 or Contact Us online.

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