Window Replacement: An Essential Home Renovation this Spring

| | JTR Roofing News

With homeowners’ attention turning to the more essential areas of home renovation, we here at JTR Roofing would like to discuss window replacement. Window replacement can not only offer aesthetic enhancements for your home but improve your home’s overall efficiency and value. Energy costs make up a significant part of the monthly budget so in turn, it’s important to find ways to save on cooling costs this summer and heating costs come fall. And, the answer isn’t always a new furnace or air conditioner; many times the answer is window replacement. And, with the weather warming, now is a great time for window replacement in Minneapolis. The experts here at JTR Roofing are here to tell you more about window replacement and why this spring is a great time to get it done!

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As we spend more time in our homes, now more than ever, it is important to ensure the home is as comfortable and cooled as efficiently as possible. And, one of the most essential steps in this process is window replacement. While there are many great times of the year to invest in window replacement, spring has got to be one of the best. The temperatures are at the perfect point of not too hot and not too cold while renovations are underway.

And, if you are not sure if your home could use window replacement, there are signs you can be on the lookout for, including:

  • You feel drafts by your windows
  • You have noticed condensation on your windows 
  • Your windows don’t open and close easily
  • You feel warm and cold spots in your home
  • And more

Have you noticed any of these tell-tale signs? If so, schedule your window replacement as soon as possible! Putting off this essential repair could mean high energy bills this summer. Another great benefit to window replacement is it can even add to the value of your home. One of the first thing potential buyers look for in a home is energy efficient windows. So, if you’re hoping to sell soon, window replacement can help give your house a leg up. 

Ready to get started on your essential window replacement? There are a wide variety of energy efficient windows to choose from that can really be a cost saving investment. Or, you may simply want window replacement to update your home’s look. Whatever the reason, the professionals at JTR Roofing can help you find the right style window for your needs.

To learn more about window replacement for your Minneapolis area home or business, call JTR Roofing today at 651-777-7394 or Contact Us.

We Can Help With Your Home Exterior Remodeling Project

| | Remodeling

Were you starting to dream about or even plan a major home exterior remodel for this spring or summer? Deck repair, new siding, roof replacement, window replacement, downspout repair and more are all still real possibilities for your home and the professionals at JTR Roofing, Inc. are here to help. We are the trusted remodeling contractor for Maplewood and are ready to help you get started renovating and revamping your home. From all new energy efficient windows to roofing repair to siding replacement; JTR can do it all. In fact, we can help with a variety of services including:

  • Window replacement
  • Gutters (5 inch and 6 inch)
  • Soffit & Fascia
  • Decks
  • Attic insulation
  • Roofing repair 
  • Roofing replacement
  • Siding replacement
  • And more
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And, we have experience providing these services for a variety of clients including residential homes, commercial properties and multi-housing properties. 

When you need expert roof repair, give our remodeling contractor a call. Our skilled roofers will come to your home, inspect your roof and then recommend the correct roof repairs to make sure your roof is back in good shape in no time. Whatever your roof’s needs may be, from new installation to repairing hail damage, you can depend on us. We can even offer roof replacement.

Our team of experts can get your home covered with new siding and instantly boost its curb appeal. It will also better protect your home and prevent leaks and other issues that can come from inferior protection. And, there are many different types of siding to choose from: metal, vinyl, wood and more.

We also specialize in window replacement and can get you the high quality windows you need for your home. High-performance, energy efficient windows not only provide a reduction in heating and cooling bills, they also reduce the peak heating and cooling loads.

Are you ready to plan your home exterior remodeling project? Our remodeling contractor serving Maplewood and surrounding areas can help with all of your home exterior remodeling needs! To learn more, call JTR Roofing at at 651-777-7394 or Contact Us.

Spring Cleaning for Your Home Exterior

| | Siding

Spring seems to be arriving a little earlier this year, so why not get a head start on your spring cleaning and renovating? As the expert siding contractor for Hudson, we have put together a few of the most important areas to cover when looking to improve the curb appeal of your home’s exterior and siding.

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Exterior siding is exposed to the elements, so it’s not going to last forever. Fading from sunshine, damage from storms and other elements can all take a toll on your siding. Dirty, broken or worn out siding can significantly decrease the curb appeal of your home. Our team of experts can get your home covered with new siding and instantly boost its curb appeal. It will also better protect your home and prevent leaks and other issues that can come from inferior protection. And, there are many different types of siding to choose from; vinyl, wood, metal and more! And, here at JTR Roofing, we are well-versed in them all.

Have you noticed your home’s heating and cooling bills increasing? It is a possibility that your siding needs to be repaired or replaced. New siding from our siding contractor will also, of course, transform your home and have it looking brand new. It’s amazing what new siding can do.

A siding installation is also a great time add a house wrap to your home, which can protect your interior walls from moisture, and greatly reduce heat loss as well. Even if you don’t go for house wrap, your siding installation will give you a chance to seal gaps in old, aging siding, which can let in drafts and cold air during harsh weather.

A contractor from JTR Roofing can evaluate your building design and help you determine if additional weatherproofing features are needed. Now pour yourself a hot cup of pumpkin spice because with new siding, you’ll be cozy and toasty all winter long.

It is also important to give it a good cleaning twice a year to keep it looking its best. Cleaning vinyl siding is relatively easy. Clean vinyl siding using a pressure washer; mix water and a small amount of laundry detergent and spray it on the vinyl siding with the pressure washer. Be sure to rinse the soap off thoroughly with plain water.

For more information about our siding contractor serving Hudson, call JTR Roofing, siding contractor, at 651-777-7394 or Contact Us.

How to Keep Your Siding Looking & Performing its Best this Winter

| | Siding

Your siding is exposed to the elements 24/7 and with our Minnesota winters, it gets its fair share of wear and tear. You would too, if you were constantly outside, so it’s important to take care of your home’s exterior. As the experts in siding for Woodbury and the surrounding areas, we would like to offer some winter siding care tips to help keep it looking and performing its best. By taking these proactive measures you can help your siding get through the winter unscathed and keep your home looking healthy.

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Vinyl Siding

Vinyl is one of the most popular forms of siding, probably in part because it requires a low amount of maintenance. A siding contractor like us knows how to properly install it so it will last for many years. Cleaning vinyl siding is pretty easy. You should clean your vinyl siding about twice a year (preferably during warm weather) using a pressure washer. Mix water and a small amount of laundry detergent and spray it on the vinyl siding with the pressure washer. Be sure to rinse the soap off thoroughly with plain water. This of course should not be done in the winter months. It is best to wait until spring so that nothing freezes.

And remember, don’t paint vinyl siding; doing so may void some manufacturers’ warranties. 

Wood Siding

Wood siding maintenance is a little bit more involved than vinyl. While wood is a beautiful option for your home’s exterior, it’s still wood, which means it’s susceptible to rotting. Water is the enemy of wood siding so keep an eye out for signs of rotting, especially if we see a lot of rain, snow, or ice this winter. Peeling paint is a good indication of rotting wood, so make sure you address those concerns as soon as possible to avoid extreme deterioration.

Cleaning wood siding is also a pretty simple task. You need a bucket of warm water, a mild soap and a soft-bristled brush. Clean each section of your wood siding from top to bottom and be sure to rinse it thoroughly. Wood siding is usually sealed and stained before it is installed. A siding contractor like us will be sure of it. So you should not have to worry about the wood becoming rotted. But again, it is best to wait until spring to perform the all-important task of cleaning it.

Aluminum Siding

Aluminum siding is a fairly low-maintenance material as well but you should clean this type of siding the same way you do vinyl. Be sure you never scrape your aluminum siding, and if you have to patch it, use a filler that is made especially for metals.

If you if you notice any issues with your siding this winter, contact the experts at JTR Roofing as soon as you can. To learn more about siding for your Woodbury area home, call JTR Roofing at 651-777-7394 or Contact Us.

How to Prevent Roof Damage this Winter

| | Roofing

The holidays are officially here and most of the country has already seen its first snow. These cold temperatures as well as ice and snow can take a toll on area homes and their roofs. It is essential to keep an eye on your roof to avoid ice dams and other roof damaging occurrences. Large amounts of snow and ice can quickly become troublesome, causing ice dams to form as the snow accumulates, melts and accumulates. As the trusted residential roofing contractor for Oakdale and the entire Twin Cities area, we would like to offer up some ways to help prevent damage to your home and its roof this winter.

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How do ice dams happen? An ice dam is formed on a slanted roof when heat from the attic causes snow on the roof to melt. Ice dams are also often the result of a warm attic. So, the key to preventing ice dams is keeping your roof cold. One of the best ways to do so is by ensuring you have proper insulation and ventilation. It is essential your attic is properly insulated so be sure to upgrade your insulation in order to prevent damaging ice dams. Choose an insulation with a high R-value to reduce heat loss by conduction. It is also important to improve attic ventilation. Allowing heated air to escape in a controlled manner will help keep the roof colder which will reduce the melting of the snow. 

It is also important to ensure your roof doesn’t have any leaks or weak spots. When ice dams form, water then builds up behind the ice dam where it can seep under shingles and into the house. The tell tale sign of an ice dam is a lot of icicles or a large icicle hanging from the roof. You might also find ice in your gutters or downspouts which will cause water to back up behind it and into the house.

You can also help protect your roof by removing snow from your roof. But be extremely careful and don’t try to chip through any ice as this can cause damage to your shingles. And, if you have leakage from an ice dam and can’t rake the snow off the roof, the best way to get rid of the ice dam is to hire a residential roofing contractor to steam it off.

Ready to get some help with your roofing this winter? Contact our roofing contractor serving Oakdale and the surrounding areas by calling JTR Roofing at 651-777-7394 or contact us. 

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