Royal Sovereign®: Beauty and Performance Meet Affordability
Royal Sovereign® is not just your garden-variety three-tab shingle. GAF has gone to great pains to make it a stunning and durable departure from the rest of its counterparts. After being trusted for more than 50 years, the Royal Sovereign has never lost its appeal to homeowners that desire economical and high-quality fiberglass-asphalt shingles.
Best Reasons to Invest in James Hardie® Fiber Cement Siding
When planning to buy fiber cement siding, James Hardie® is the only name you can trust. At Krech Exteriors, it’s one of the very few brands that meet our high standards. As a James Hardie partner in weatherproofing and beautifying homes for approximately decade, here’s why we recommend their products:
Preventing Roof Damage: A Quick Homeowner’s Guide – Part 3: The Makings of the Perfect Roofing System
The roof is a complete system that can only be built when the right aspects are put together. However, we’re not just talking about tangible things here! In this post, let’s take a closer look at the importance of quality materials and installation in making the most of your roofing system and why you should […]
Digging Deeper Into Our Green Roofing Initiatives
At Krech Exteriors, we want to help address the environmental problems we all face today. Our company strives to do our share to minimize any negative impact on the environment.
Not Water: The Real Culprits Behind Storm Damage
Storm damage comes in many forms, but all is destructive in nature. In the Twin Cities and neighboring areas, where nature is not so friendly, storms could ravage your home in different ways depending on the culprit.
Tile Roofing: Differences Between Clay and Concrete
Clay and concrete roof tiles share many winning qualities. They can both withstand the harshest elements, including strong winds and large hailstones. They come in a variety of styles, colors and profiles for aesthetic versatility and allow natural air ventilation underneath them for thermal insulation. They’re simple to install and easy to repair since they’re individually […]
LP SmartSide: The Smart Siding Choice For Your Home
Siding is a smarter alternative to painting as it’s both attractive and long-lasting. But which siding is best for your home? Is it vinyl, steel, or good old cedar wood? Krech Exteriors explains why LP® SmartSide® Siding should be the siding for your home.
First Aid Tips: Handling Leaks until Roofers Come
Roof leaks, especially those that happen in the middle of a storm, often can’t wait. Even if you phone for an emergency service right away, it would take several minutes before pros could come to your rescue. To avoid dealing with worse interior damage, you must keep the leakage under control.
Why You Need to Do Your Own Roof Inspections
Roofs are easily one of the biggest investments you as a homeowner will make, so by keeping it in best condition, you’re essentially protecting your investment. Regular roofing inspections, in conjunction with professional maintenance, is a preferable approach over calling roofing repair contractors only when you notice leaks or other similar problems.
Things You Didn’t Know about Shingle Recycling
Shingle recycling is more than just a marketing ploy contractors do to make themselves look better to the public. It’s a crusade to minimize roofing’s negative impact on Mother Nature and a waste management approach that’s advantageous to everyone.
4 Features and Benefits of TruSlate® Premium Roofing System
Slate is one of the best roofing materials available today. Roofing contractors and homeowners alike recommend it for its many benefits: it’s beautiful, it has a long life span, and it can withstand harsh weather conditions.
BUILDER Crowns James Hardie® as Fiber Cement Siding King
When shopping for fiber cement siding, James Hardie® is the name you can trust. In the 2017 BUILDER Brand Use Study, James Hardie, specifically its HardiePlank® lap siding, ranks first in all areas in its category.
Infographics: Emergency Roof Repairs What Homeowners Need to Know
Buckets and pots may not be enough when dealing with serious storm damage. Know what to expect in an emergency roof repair through this infographic.
How to Ready Yourself for Your Upcoming Siding Installation
Hiring a professional contractor isn’t enough to ensure the success of your siding project. You must prepare yourself to make sure everything goes smoothly with as little stress as possible.
Real Reasons to ALWAYS Leave Roof Repairs to Pros
No matter how simple they may seem, you should ALWAYS leave roof repairs to pros. You can absorb all DIY manuals you can find, but nothing could erase the fact that the job is highly technical and perilous. While skipping professional service may reduce your overall expenses, your safety is far more valuable than any […]
LP Corporation Publishes 2016 4Q and Year-End Results
Louisiana-Pacific (LP) Corporation is one of today’s leaders in engineered wood building materials. They have recently released their 2016 fourth quarter and year-end results. Krech Exteriors is proud to be a leading certified source for their top-quality siding products, such as their SmartSide™ line of siding products. We’re excited to report that the future’s looking […]
The GAF Master Elite™ Title And Why It Should Matter to You
Krech Exteriors, Inc is a recipient of the coveted GAF Master Elite™ title that shows we’re trusted roofing contractors in Minneapolis. But what does this mean to you, the homeowner, and why should our title matter? Read on to find out.
5 Common Problems Your Roofing Will Encounter
The value of preventive maintenance on your house’s roofing can’t be stressed enough. Your roofing will experience a multitude of problems, but there are five in particular that you will encounter the most. Krech Exteriors discusses these in detail.
5 Things to Ask a Roofer Before Hiring Them
Your roof is a big investment, so it’s extremely important that you choose your roofing company carefully. A poor roofing job could result in problems like mismatched roofing, structural issues, or unfinished roofing installation. To make sure you choose the right roofing contractor, ask the following:
Features and Benefits of the Belmont™ Shingle Collection
CertainTeed is known for its quality and affordable roofing products. This year, they have announced a new addition to their luxury roofing collection: Belmont™ shingles. As one of CertainTeed’s certified roofing repair contractors, Krech Exteriors shares details about this new roofing product line.