How Can Different Weather Events Affect Your Roof?

When a severe storm hits your area, one of the most vulnerable parts of your home is the roof. While roofs are designed to protect you and your home from these kinds of incidents, it can only take so much. However, you can keep your roofing system strong with regular maintenance and by addressing damage as soon […]
What You Need to Know About Slate Roofing Installation

Slate roofs are known for their beauty, durability, quality, and long life. When properly installed and maintained, this material can last for more than a century. However, its installation process isn’t as easy as other roofing options.
What Are the Most Common Roofing Problems During Winter?

Winter can be harsh on your roof, siding, and other parts of your home’s exterior. Delaying repairs would only make the problem worse so you shouldn’t wait until spring to address roofing problems.
4 Common Reasons of Roof Failure

Your roof and siding protect your home’s interior. Any damage to your roof can lead to damage to other parts of the house.
All About Slate Roof Installation

Slate is among the most beautiful and durable roofing materials available today. Krech Exteriors installs GAF TruSlate®, the standard for quality for slate roofing. It’s important to install slate roofing properly to avoid issues.
Signs You Need Emergency Roof Repair

A simple roof problem like missing shingles can compromise the structural integrity of your home. However, not every single roof issue calls for an emergency repair. Knowing when to call your trusted roof contractors is important.
The Wonders of StainGuard Plus™ Shingles

Algae growth is a common issue on every type of roof because most places experience high humidity. The algae that grows on your roof is called Gloeocapsa magma. It forms on the shaded parts of your roof, where it is darker and wetter. If not removed immediately, it may leave dark black stains that can […]
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.
Make Your Home Eco-Friendly With Green Roofing

With people becoming more aware of global warming and other environmental issues, there has been an increase in the demand for more eco-friendly products. This trend also extends to roofing products, where green roofs are becoming popular. What exactly is green roofing, and why is it eco-friendly?
How Our Emergency Roof Repair Service Benefits You

After serving the Twin Cities and beyond for over 28 years, Krech Exteriors knows nature could ravage homes when least expected. This is why we offer emergency roof repairs to keep minor and major leaks under control even during the worst hours.
4 Questions That Separate Reliable Roofers From the Rest

Finding a reliable roofer can be challenging. Although the industry is full of hardworking and honest professionals, some, unfortunately, are not. To help you separate good contractors from the bad, Krech Exteriors shares key questions you ought to ask:
Preventing Roof Damage: A Quick Homeowner’s Guide – Part 1: Checking for Roof Leaks

Complete roof failures usually start from small problems, such as leaks. Roof leaks are worrisome because it’s possible to not even realize you have a problem until it’s too late. This gives moisture enough time to seep through your roofing system, weakening the structure to not just let through water, but also pose a safety […]
GAF TruSlate®: The Ultimate Alternative to Traditional Slate

Slate is one of the most enduring roofing materials known to man. Its steep price, however, has put it out of reach of most modern homeowners. Plus, structural modifications are almost always necessary to support its massive weight, making reroofing projects more disruptive and increasing the cost of labor. Although many economical alternatives are available […]
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 […]
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.