Determine if you have hail damage or if you just have an old worn roof.

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If you are considering replacing your roof you know it is a pretty big undertaking, but when it’s necessary you can’t afford to wait. To avoid the headaches of a leaky roof and the possibility of causing water damage inside your home, watch out for these signs so you know when it’s time to call in the pros. 

Old Worn Shingles

 Determining whether or not you have storm damage or if you are just looking at a worn and tattered roof can take an experienced eye. There are however a few things you can look at yourself to determine who you may want to call first your friendly roofing contractor or your insurance company. 

Some basic things to look for,

1.      You notice curling shingles

Whether your shingles are curling at the edges (known as cupping) or the middle is beginning to raise (known as clawing), you’ll probably have to have a new roof installed within a few years.

2.      You’re missing shingles

If you have quite a few missing shingles and your roof will start looking like a patchwork quilt, it might be time to think about redoing your whole roof.

3.      Shingles are cracked or significant amounts of granules are missing

If your roof is older than 10 years and you start to notice  a lot of asphalt granules in your gutters, it means they’re deteriorating quickly.

Hail damage is uniquely different and is easily detected by an experienced eye.                           Hail damage accounts for a lot of the damage to roofs for hail storms in the upper Midwest. Roofing systems must be physically inspected by someone who has training and experience to determine if there is actual hail damage. Hail damage will typically dent the soft metals on your roof (i.e. vents, exhaust caps) before it damages your shingles.  So check the vinyl trim around your windows and the flashing on the roof.

Hail Damage Visual Inspection

The slope or pitch of your roof and the direction of the storm may result in hail damage to one side of your roof and not the other. Perpendicular impacts will cause the most damage.

There are many variables in looking for hail damage. The type or roof you have is going to be key as well. Some roofing types damage more easily than others. Asphalt shingles are pretty resilient, wood shakes depending on the materials they are made from can offer some good protection. Metal roofs offer good protection as well. It really depends on the severity of the storm. Larger hail that falls for prolonged times have the potential for more damage than a short burst storm, but don’t let that fool you even minor hail storms can cause damage.

If you suspect you have damage from hail or even if yourroof is looking old, stained, or just like it’s about to go contact J and  B Roofing a reliable roofing contractor that has the experience to get your roofing or siding project completed on time and on budget.

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651-457-0391

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Consider a Roofing Inspection

Your home is one of the biggest investments you’ll make in your lifetime. Paying attention to your homes roofing with regular inspections may be one of the best ways to avoid unnecessary and costly repairs down the road. 

Professional Roofing Inspections

Particularly if you are buying or selling a home a thorough inspection of the homes roof can help you to avoid costly repairs or litigation in the future Essentially, a roof inspection is carried out with a visual inspection of all aspects of the roofing construction, from both the interior and exterior of the structure. 

As a rule, a roofing inspector will begin the roof inspection by locating the various dormers, chimneys, crickets, gutters, and any flashing points needing special attention. A closer inspection may be made, especially of the condition of the roof surfacing material — with binoculars for a difficult, higher pitched roof — or by actually accessing a lower pitched, or a flat roof. Obviously the exterior inspection will focus on the condition of the roof surface, exposed flashing, gutters.

A proper roof inspection is also undertaken from inside the structure, as well. Inspection of eves, interior chimney surfaces, fasteners, roof braces, and support materials, such as the condition of the plywood sheathing for a wood roof, is often an indication where closer exterior inspection is needed. A proper roof inspection will take from three-quarters of an hour to several hours, depending on the size and complexity of the roof.

The bottom line is your roof is one of the most important components of your home. Not only does it keep rain and snow out of the home, it also when properly operating allows your home to breathe allowing moisture to escape and reducing the possibility of damage due to humidity and mold.  

A few aspects of your roofing system that can be evaluated during a complete roofing inspection may and should include.

·        1. Inspect attic intake vents for blockage

·           2. Inspect attic insulation for proper R-Value

·              3.  Inspect roof for missing shingle granules

·                  4. Check for loose shingles

·                5.  Check to see if shingles are curled brittle, or deteriorated

Professional Roofers

 A Professional Roofing and Siding Company can be found in any city or town across the US. Finding a trustworthy source to help you determine whether or not your home needs a new roof or serious roofing repairs is very important. If you are going to own your home for any length of time a relationship with a professional licensed roofing company may be one of your most valuable relationships. 

 

Over the course of time wear and tear, remodeling, natural disasters and insurance claims will probably be made on your roof. This is unavoidable. Your roofing contractor will be able to help you thru these changes.

Contact J and B Roofing for your roofing, siding, gutter and insulation needs in the Twin Cities. We proudly serve the needs of homeowners and businesses throughout the Minneapolis and Saint Paul area. We are licensed Bonded insured 2^nd generation contractor.

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Roofing Siding Gutters and Insurance Claims.

If you are a homeowner you probably have heard stories of entire neighborhoods being damaged by hail, wind or some there natural disaster. Depending on how your homeowners insurance is written there is a good chance you have a storm damage claim. Making an insurance claim does not guarantee you are going to get a new roof, or have your siding replaced but if you work with a professional qualified Roofing and Siding contractor you can increase your chances dramatically.

Noticeable Hail Damage

Hail Damage is probably one of the most often requested storm damage claims submitted for insurance. When the big storms move thru hail can damage entire neighborhoods. Hail Damage can't be seen very easily most of the time. You usually will never see actual holes or indentations in the roof. Hail will drastically shorten the life of your roof. Even many roofing contractors do not know what to look for when it comes to hail damage.
Hail can damage your roof without any visible signs from the ground. Hail normally has to be the size of a golf ball before it will break through your roof or cause bruising. Sometimes these damages do not show up quickly or are easily overlooked. 

Wind Damage is the 2nd most type of storm damage claim submitted. With heavy storms comes hard

blowing winds. These winds can list shingles separate siding or even tear gutters right off your home. Wind damage may be a little easier to spot. It will leave bald patches on a roof where the shingles have been totally separated from the home or siding may be hanging off the side of a home. In either case a qualified roofing and siding contractor can help you thru the process of filing for and settling a claim with your insurance company.

At J and B Roofing and Siding in Mn we have seen more than our fair share of severe hail and wind  damage. We offer a free, no obligation inspection to determine if you have enough storm damage to warrant an insurance claim. If there is storm damage, your J and B Roofing Representative will meet with your insurance claims adjuster on-site.  We work directly with our clients’ insurance companies from the initial claim to the end of the project, taking the difficulty and headaches away from our clients.  ACE has working relationships with all major insurance companies as well as many of the smaller companies.  Click Here to schedule a free inspection for your home now.

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Attic insulation projects heat up in the fall.

It has been a wonderful fall here in Mn the temperatures have been holding steady in the mild range. Now is the time to Insulate your home or business.  We know this is a temporary situation. Mn is known for it’s cold harsh winters and we should not let a few days of warmth kid us about the future. 

One thing a homeowner can do to prepare for the long winter ahead is to ensure that their home or business has adequate insulation in the attic. It is well known that heat rises. Heat that originates typically in a basement or main level rises thru the floor boards and vents and eventually makes its escape thru the roof. Maintaining a decent level of insulation can slow the loss of heat thus reducing gas and electric bills during the winter months.

 

There are two basic methods for insulating an attic. One is rolled batting. Large rolls of fiberglass insulation that is fit into attic joists and stapled or anchored in some manner to avoid lifting.

Rolled insulation has it’s advantages. It can be purchased at just about any home improvement store. It is easy to handle with just some simple tools it can be cut and properly placed.  Depending on the size of space or area that needs to be covered you will probably need a truck of some sort to transport the rolls as they can become a pretty large amount. 

Disadvantages with rolled insulation, it is typically made of fiberglass. If you have ever worked with fiberglass you know it can get into many nooks and cranny’s it shouldn’t gloves, sweatshirts, eye protection are a must. Fiberglass is literally billions of shards of glass that forms air pockets that trap heat. Once it gets on your skin or in your clothes it can be very uncomfortable to work with.

Blown Insulation also has many advantages. Blown in insulation also can be purchased at just about any local home improvement center. You will need to rent a machine that blows the insulation thru a large tube. Typically a bag of insulation is loaded into a hopper and once the machine is turned on the insulation can be directed by a person handling the tube where it is needed most. The advantage here is that you can get more insulation into areas this way vs the rolled type. Thus ensuring a better job of insulating you home or building.

Disadvantages with blown insulation pretty much lie with having to rent and learn to operate a machine to blow the insulation. It also takes 2 people 1 to continuously feed the machine and one to handle the other end placing the insulation.

 

When deciding to tackle an insulation or re - insulating project at your home or business is to do it yourself or hire an outside contractor.

If you decide to  hire an residential or commercial insulation contractor consider J and B Roofing, Siding, Gutters and Insulation. Professional Licensed Home Remodel Contractors. They serve the entire Twin Cities Metro area.

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941 16th Ave N

South St Paul, MN, 55075

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Is it time for more blown insulation in your attic

Blowing insulation into an attic space is a remarkably simple home energy retrofit project that can have truly enormous financial and energy saving payback. 

Insulation is one of the cheapest components of a home, yet has the largest potential for saving money over the course of the life of a building.

During the heating season, a thick blanket of attic insulation acts like a hat for a home. As we know, heat rises and tends to escape through the top of a home. Insulation slows the loss of heat to the outdoors.
During the summer season, an attic space can become a sweltering sauna. Good attic insulation limits the amount of heat that radiates into the living space of your home.

Typically, houses in warm-weather states should have an R-38 insulation in the attic, whereas houses in cold climates should have R-49. These insulation levels will keep heated air from migrating out in winter. In a cooling climate, a good blanket of attic insulation helps keep the house cooler and reduces the load on air-conditioning equipment.

Blowing attic insulation isn’t hard, but it’s dusty, sweaty work.  However the long-term payoff is impressive. You could see your energy bills go down by as much as 15 to 25 percent depending on your climate and existing levels of insulation. And you may also qualify for a tax credit on the cost of the insulation (check with the IRS or at energystar.gov).

At the present time, blown in fiberglass and blown in cellulose are pretty close in price per square foot at the wholesale level, +/- 15%. That means installed costs for cellulose and fiberglass blown in insulation will be similar too. (Keep in mind that could still be a few hundred dollars difference between fiberglass and cellulose. Cellulose was half what fiberglass was about 15 years ago.)

If you want an exact number, you can contact a professional contractor like J and B Roofing in Saint paul. J and B works with blown insulation for Residential and Commercial Buildings in the Twin Cities metro area.  

Long ago there were several insulation materials available: Rockwool, Vermiculite, Fiberglass, Cellulose, Mineral-Wool, all sorts of stuff. Over the years we’ve seen many come and go; they were found to be dangerous, ineffective or impractical. Today there are basically two choices: Fiberglass and Cellulose. The confusing thing is that Fiberglass is available in two forms: rolled batting or blown, and Cellulose is only available as a blown material. It’s not that difficult to figure out which one is best.

Fiberglass is available in two forms: as batting (rolled) or as a loose-fill (blown) material. Many homeowners typically feel they want rolled insulation, but once they do the research they find otherwise. Fiberglass insulation, whether rolled or blown, has several negative characteristics of significant concern. Please do your research before using fiberglass!

Downside of Rolled Insulation

The downfall of rolled material is that it must be placed between each ceiling joist, sometimes fitting tightly, sometimes loosely. Rolled material must go over, under and around the many obstacles in the attic such as plumbing, piping and electrical conduit; this application compromises the performance of the insulation by creating gaps, voids and other “leaks”. The blown insulation application seals and provides a much “tighter” blanket of insulation throughout the attic, this is referred to as a “monolithic fill”, which is a fancy way of saying that the blown material and application offers a continuous blanket of insulation that covers and seals over everything as a solid blanket.

Insulation has a tendency to settle thus reducing it’s effectiveness. If you are considering getting an home attic insulation evaluation contact a company like J and B Roofing a professional Licensed contractor.

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941 16th Ave N, 
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