Get Ultimate Protection from Tough Minnesota Weather Conditions with GAF®, Part 1

Minnesota experiences many weather extremes, which means houses must have durable exteriors to stand up to the elements. The roof serves as your home’s first layer of protection against extreme temperatures and harsh weather conditions. Unfortunately, the North Star State’s climate may significantly compromise the condition of your roofing, as it makes your roof prone to problems such as ice dam formation and shingle blow-offs. But don’t worry. When it comes to durable St. Paul roofing, you can rely on GAF to meet your needs.

GAF offers a range of roofing options. The GAF Timberline® Lifetime High Definition shingle is one of the brand’s most popular product lines. It comes with the following features that make this shingle perfect for Minnesota’s climate.

Advanced Protection® Technology

With GAF, you can be confident that you’re getting high-quality products. GAF continually tests its shingles for granule adhesion, toughness, wind uplift resistance, fire resistance and flexibility. The shingles are rated Class H for ASTM D7158, which means they can withstand a wind speed of 150 mph. For ASTM D3161, GAF shingles received a rating of Class F, which means they can resist wind speeds of 110 mph.

These wind resistance ratings give you peace of mind that your shingles will stay in place when tornadoes or blizzards happen.

Dura Grip™

Each GAF shingle is secured by Dura Grip adhesive, a self-sealing adhesive that bonds shingles onto the roof and reduces the chance of blow-offs during high winds.

Warranty

With Minnesota’s extreme weather conditions, having a durable roof isn’t enough. You should also have a backup if anything happens to your roof. GAF provides comprehensive warranties against material failure and workmanship issues.

Let Krech Exteriors help you prepare your home for extreme weather conditions. As a GAF factory-certified Master Elite™ contractor, we can assist you in choosing the right material for your roofing in St. Paul. Get in touch with us at (651) 968-8888 to learn more about GAF shingles and their benefits.

Check out the next blog in this series, coming soon, to learn about common roofing problems you can avoid with GAF’s high-quality roofing system.