Biggest Design Trends in 2019: How to Update Your Exterior
You’ll need to update your home’s exterior from time to time to maintain its curb appeal. So, it helps to know the latest design trends.
6 Slate Roof Installation Patterns
When you think about slate roofing, you probably imagine uniformly-arranged gray or black rectangles on imposing sloped roofs. But, you might be surprised to know that slate can be installed in many ways, and in this blog, Krech Exteriors shares a list of the different installations that can be done with slate roofs.
Roofing Style Spotlight: Skillion Roof
Skillion roofs, also known as shed roofs, are single-sloped roofs that have since become a staple of modern architectural styles. Krech Exteriors takes a closer look at this simple yet effective roofing style.
The Truth About Tiles and Tile Roofing
Heavy, pricey and difficult to install – these are some of the most common disadvantages people claim about ceramic tile roofing. Krech Exteriors has extensive experience installing, maintaining and repairing tile roofs, and we share what we know about this beautiful yet often misunderstood roofing material.
Don’t Believe These Common Tile Roofing Myths
Despite being one of the oldest roofing systems known to man, myths about tile roofing still exist. In today’s blog, Krech Exteriors debunks three of the most pervasive tile roofing myths.
The GAF Golden Pledge® Limited Warranty
It’s not easy to find a quality contractor that specializes in roofing and siding in Minneapolis that’s as good as Krech Exteriors. We’re one of the few companies that offer the GAF Golden Pledge® Limited Warranty on all our GAF products and projects.
The Best Roof Shingles Give You Protection and Savings
It gets quite hot and cold in St. Paul, and the unpredictability of the weather often results in unwanted damage to houses, especially the roof. Usually, the shingles are the first things that deteriorate simply because they are the first line of defense. However, this should not become a regular case. In fact, you can […]
Home Improvements for Increasing Your Sale Price
A home’s curb appeal is very important, and it can affect the number of people interested in buying your house. First impressions last, and the best way your home can make a good first impression is by improving your exteriors.
Roof Replacement Financing: Cash or Other Methods?
Roof replacement can be quite an expensive undertaking. That’s why homeowners are constantly looking for ways to finance their roof replacements. Thankfully, there is one way that is more practical than most other methods, and that’s by financing the roof replacement with cash.
3 Types of Roof Damage After a Storm
Weather disturbances are a fact of life. It’s frustrating that there’s nothing anyone can do to completely prevent them from happening, but there are ways to mitigate the resulting damage. As one of the most trusted roofing contractors in Minneapolis, Krech Exteriors offers our best advice to help you deal with and, hopefully, minimize the […]
What to Expect When You Get Your Roof Repaired
The service life of a roof often depends on what materials were used and the method of installment. However, all materials will eventually deteriorate. Most of the time, signs of aging will vary, but they all start with small cracks that are hidden under your roof’s shingles.
Tips for a Stress-Free Windows Replacement Project
Windows are both appealing and functional. They make your house more appealing, let you connect to the outside world, allow air and light inside and protect you from extreme weather. Updating your windows might seem like a daunting task, but hiring window and roofing repair contractors like Krech Exteriors can save you undue stress.
How to Spot and Avoid Storm Chaser Scams
It’s heartwarming to see people who go out of their way to help their neighbors after a particularly damaging weather disturbance. Unfortunately, while calamities can bring out the best in people, such trying times can bring out the worst in some, too.
Why Proper Sliding Is a Must
Many home improvement service providers only focus on one specific thing. However, at Krech Exteriors, we offer a wider range of products for our customers.
Infographic: 3 Top Siding Materials for Every Home
Let’s look at 3 of the best siding options for your home!
Why Vinyl (Not Wood) Is the Real King of Siding Aesthetics
Vinyl graces the sides of millions of American homes, and affordability is perhaps the main driving force behind its immense popularity. However, its good looks should also receive the same level of credit.
Your Comprehensive Guide to Siding Installation – PART I: Siding Options: Buying Guide
When installing or replacing siding, it pays to carefully deliberate on the type of siding to invest in. Fortunately, there are a number of viable siding options to choose from. Let’s take a look at what three of today’s top choices offer, and how closely they match what you seek for your own home.
The Myths Surrounding Metal Roofs
Metal roofs are some of the best roofing options on the market. In fact, depending on the roof type you get, you can be looking at a roof that can serve your home properly for decades or even centuries as is the case with copper roofs.
4 Signs That Your Siding Needs Immediate Repair
Every now and then, we encounter clients who ask us to repair their siding. We arrive on the jobsite with repair tools, only to find out that the siding has been damaged beyond repair. Usually, the siding gets to that state without homeowners noticing because they don’t really know for what to look out. This […]
Your Comprehensive Guide to Siding Installation – PART III: Choosing a Reliable Siding Contractor
Earlier in this guide, we discussed the benefits of investing in good siding. If you’re looking to invest in a siding project, then you’ll want to realize those benefits for yourself. Key to doing so is choosing the right siding material and, more importantly, choosing a reliable siding contractor.