Water Stain on the Ceiling: Is It a Roof Leak?
Sometimes. A brown ring on the ceiling can come from the roof, but it can just as well come from […]
Roof Problems
Materials and Choices
Solar Panels and a New Roof in Sioux Falls: Which Comes First?
If your roof is more than halfway through its life, replace it before the panels go up. Solar panels last […]
Roof Problems
Soft Spots or a Sagging Roof: Causes and When It Is Urgent
A soft or spongy spot underfoot means the boards under the shingles have rotted or were too thin to start […]
Storms and Insurance
Should I File a Roof Claim? Deciding in South Dakota
File when the damage clearly costs more than your wind and hail deductible and your roof is young enough to […]
Roof Problems
Shingle Granules in Gutters: Normal, Wear or Hail?
On a roof under two years old, a layer of grit in the gutters is normal. Shingle makers press extra […]
Hiring and Paying
Roofer Workmanship Warranty: What It Covers and What Voids It
A workmanship warranty covers the roofer’s mistakes: a nail in the wrong place, flashing that lets water in at the […]
Roof Problems
Nail Pops on a Roof: What They Are and When to Fix Them
A nail pop is a roofing nail that has worked its way back up out of the roof deck. It […]
Storms and Insurance
Roof Insurance Claim Denied in South Dakota: What to Do Next
Ask for the denial in writing, with the policy clause it rests on. Then hold it up against your own […]
Hiring and Paying
Should You Replace the Roof Before Selling a House in South Dakota?
No South Dakota law makes you replace an old roof before you sell. The law makes you tell the buyer […]
Materials and Choices
Mobile Home Roofs in Sioux Falls: Repairs, Roof-Overs and Snow
Start with the data plate inside your home. It shows the roof load the home was built for, and a […]