How to Pick the Right Tile Color for Your Concrete Roof

How to Pick the Right Tile Color for Your Concrete Roof

Like your siding, the roofing system of your home plays a major role in maintaining your curb appeal. As such, it’s vital that you not only choose the right material for your roof, but the right color as well. According to experts, concrete tile is one of the most popular roofing materials available on the market, and, […]

The 3 Major Factors That Affect the Cost of a Roof Replacement

The 3 Major Factors That Affect the Cost of a Roof Replacement

Replacing your roof is a major investment that can cost thousands of dollars. Homeowners will have to replace the roof at least once in their lifetime so it is important to understand where the money actually goes. While roofing repair contractors may have different rates, they all base their quotes on these three major factors.  

Eye-Catching Roof Styles for 2019

Eye-Catching Roof Styles for 2019

During the beginning of a new year, many homeowners may start rethinking the style and decor of their homes. These changes are symbols of a fresh start and a new outlook for the coming year. They may even consider changing their roof color. If you are in the market for a new roof, here are […]

5 Effortless Ways of Maintaining Your Curb Appeal

5 Effortless Ways of Maintaining Your Curb Appeal

Your exterior is the first thing your neighbors and potential buyers see when they pass by your home. However, there are times when you don’t have the time or energy to maintain your home’s exterior. Thankfully, there are various ways you can improve your curb appeal with less effort.

What Does It Take to Be a GAF Master Elite™ Roofer

What Does It Take to Be a GAF Master Elite™ Roofer

In the roofing industry, the GAF Master Elite™ program is the most coveted certification of all. Attached to only the top 3% of all roofing contractors in America, it’s the culmination of the brand’s stringent standards.

How Hiring a GAF Master Elite® Roofer Benefits You

How Hiring a GAF Master Elite® Roofer Benefits You

When shopping for GAF® products, entrust installation only to a Master Elite® roofing contractor. Only the top 3% of all roofers have qualified for this prestigious designation. Considering 93% of property owners would recommend a Master Elite company to their friends, hiring one practically guarantees your project’s success.

4 Not-So-Obvious Warning Signs Your Roof Needs Repair

4 Not-So-Obvious Warning Signs Your Roof Needs Repair

The signs your roofing system is encountering issues aren’t always obvious. In fact, most warning signs rarely manifest as surface problems; half of them appear well within the actual roof structure, making it difficult to assess its true conditions.

Why Do You See Dark Streaks on Your Roof?

Why Do You See Dark Streaks on Your Roof?

Millions of perfectly beautiful American homes become ugly with discoloration. Many homeowners blame it on mold, mildew, moss or even tree sap, but the real culprit is actually blue-green algae. While it has “blue-green” in the name, it looks black or brown because of the coating it generates to combat ultraviolet (UV) rays. It stays […]

Zinc: The Metal Roof You Should Love

Zinc: The Metal Roof You Should Love

You might not have heard of zinc as a metal roofing. In America, you’d be hard-pressed to find a home covered by this wonderful material. The case is different on the other side of the Atlantic; this metal crowns 70% of European houses.

Is the Time Ripe for a Roof Repair?

Is the Time Ripe for a Roof Repair?

The worst way to repair a roof is waiting for leaks to occur. Considering that reactive maintenance isn’t real maintenance, here’s how you can tell when your roof needs fixing:

Should You Upgrade to Architectural Shingles?

Should You Upgrade to Architectural Shingles?

The most popular type of asphalt shingle is probably what is known as the three-tab shingle. This material is what your roofing contractor probably uses in many of their projects. However, another variation of the asphalt shingle is slowly gaining traction throughout the U.S.: the architectural shingle. The question now is whether you should upgrade […]

How Asphalt Shingles Became the Standard Roofing Material

How Asphalt Shingles Became the Standard Roofing Material

Before asphalt shingles, wood shingles and shakes were the favorite residential roofing materials. But over the years, asphalt shingles have become so popular that they have since overtaken wood as the roofing material of choice among homeowners. Roofing and siding expert Krech Exteriors takes an in-depth look at how this happened and why asphalt shingles remain […]

A Healthy Roof for a Healthy Home

A Healthy Roof for a Healthy Home

The roof is your home’s main defense against the elements. Without a healthy roof, these can compromise parts of your home and have a negative effect on the level of comfort it provides. Conversely, keeping your roof in good shape with help from roofing contractors will make your home more comfortable.

What to Do When You Experience Roof Storm Damage

What to Do When You Experience Roof Storm Damage

Disaster could strike when least expected and wreak havoc with your roof. Sometimes, storm-inflicted damage couldn’t wait until the morning, especially when the rain has invaded the interior. If you find yourself in this emergency, Krech Exteriors recommends the following:

How Preventive Maintenance Protects You and Your Roof

How Preventive Maintenance Protects You and Your Roof

In the Twin Cities, many roofs don’t live that long, not necessarily because of the brutal climate, but because of poor maintenance. It’s never enough to just schedule a repair to fix active leakage; you must take a preventive approach to extend your roof’s life and delay costly replacement.

3 Features to Look When Getting a Roof Replacement

3 Features to Look When Getting a Roof Replacement

Getting a roof replacement may be challenging if you’re not sure how to go about it. You don’t have to worry though because Krech Exteriors can help you in making the right choice. Here are three factors you need to consider when looking for a roof replacement: