by United Roofing MN | Jun 29, 2011
First to pass ASTM D3161 Class F (110 mph) and ASTM D7158 Class H (150 mph) wind ratings on every manufactured shingle (per UL public listing) GAF Materials Corporation, North America’s largest roofing manufacturer, today confirms that every shingle it manufactures...
by United Roofing MN | Jun 27, 2011
Roof Inspection For Minnesota Homeowners A checkup on your roof system will help diagnose potential problems early. NRCA recommends you hire a professional roofing contractor to assist you with checking your roof. However, NRCA realizes many homeowners prefer to...
by United Roofing MN | Jun 14, 2011
Flat Roof Systems Minneapolis MN Types Of Flat Roof Systems Flat roof systems are roofs that are built so that they are nearly flat. They are not completely flat; otherwise water would build up on the roof (called ponding) and would eventually start to get inside the...
by United Roofing MN | Jun 14, 2011
Minneapolis MN Roofer | Minnesota Roofing Contractor Minneapolis MN Sometimes the decision for a new roof is easy, sometimes it’s hard. All those who want to spend any money at all on a new roof, raise your hand. We know yours isn’t raised because hardly anyone wants...
by United Roofing MN | Jun 9, 2011
TPO Roof System TPO roofing membrane is typically based on polypropylene and EP (ethylene-propylene) rubber polymerized together using state-of-the-art polymer manufacturing technology. This technology enables the production of TPO membranes that are flexible at low...
by United Roofing MN | Jun 7, 2011
Roofing Company MN | Minnesota Roofing Contractor Is it Time for a New Roof? Curling Shingles: Curling shingles allow rain and snow to get into your property. These shingles may also be damaged by wind easily. Missing Granules & Exposed Shingle Mat: Granules are...
by United Roofing MN | Jun 7, 2011
Commercial and Townhouse Roofing MN Identifying Common Roof Problems Lack of maintenance and failure to correct minor roof deterioration in early stages is one of the major causes of premature roof problems. A good time to inspect your roof is in the spring; checking...
by United Roofing MN | Jun 2, 2011
How Can a Homeowner Recognize When a Roof System Has Problems? All too often, roof system problems are discovered after leaking or other serious damage occurs. Periodic (twice-a-year) inspections often can uncover cracked, warped or missing shingles; loose seams and...
by United Roofing MN | Jun 2, 2011
Commercial TPO Single – Ply Roofing System MN A typical low-slope roofing system consists of three components: a structural deck, a thermal insulation barrier and a waterproofing membrane, which consists of reinforcing fibers or fabric sandwiched between two...
by United Roofing MN | May 31, 2011
Roof Repair and Maintenance On average, a roof that is properly maintained lasts longer and is less vulnerable to leaks. If damage from the sun, wind, snow and rain are left unchecked, the result will be leaks and serious damage to other parts of the building, like...