Roofing

When severe storms sweep across the Twin Cities area, it can cause damage to your home’s roof. High winds can rip away shingles, and hail can dent roofing material. How can you tell if a storm has damaged your roof so you can call a qualified roofing contractor for repairs?   Don’t Climb on Your [...]

Few things can boost a home’s resale value like a new roof. In fact, Remodeling Magazine’s 2013 Cost vs. Value Report states that installing a new roof can boost a home’s value by nearly $12,000. Craftmasters Remodeling is your go-to roofing contractor pick for improving, repairing and installing new roofs, and we’re dedicated to helping [...]

Home performance tests are one of the most useful tools available to homeowners and technicians alike. Here at Craftmasters, we put your energy bill first. A home performance test gauges a household’s energy efficiency, helping homeowners determine the best-possible avenue for new installations, replacements, and even removals. Conducted by trained technicians, a home performance test [...]

Your roof is out of sight and is usually ignored when it comes to home maintenance. However, your roof plays a vital role in the integrity of your home’s structure, keeping out the rain and wind and protecting the interior.   Neglecting the Attic Space   The attic space of most houses is commonly dark, [...]

It’s hard to see the condition of your home’s roof from the ground, and it’s not a good idea to try to climb up and have a look. When it comes to storm damage to your roof, the safest option is to call a professional roofing contractor for an evaluation.   What Happens to Your [...]

Even if your roof hasn’t been leaking, there are definite signs it needs replacing. Let’s take a look at some of the more common signs.   1 | Blistered Roof Shingles   Blistering is when asphalt shingles develop raised areas on the surface. If your home doesn’t have adequate attic insulation or ventilation, this can [...]

An insulated attic is a safe attic. Sure, installing insulation might be a messy job but it’s an important job, and it’ll spare your energy bill while protecting your home’s different rooms. When the fiberglass settles, you still have work to do. Once you’ve installed attic insulation, take the following steps to make sure your [...]

Unless your roof is having obvious problems, it's likely that you probably don't give it very much thought. While we at Craftmasters can appreciate this -- especially when it comes to all of the other responsibilities that you have to make time for -- having a hands-off approach with your roof can lead to costly [...]

Being in Minnesota, we frequently face rough weather. This often leads to needing storm damage repair. Between roof leaks, siding damage, door damage, and worn-out windows, the problems from bad weather are numerous.   Here at Craftmasters Remodeling, we love keeping our homeowners informed and impowered to feel we can restore your home to its [...]

Minnesota weather in the winter gets down-right freezing. Although your heating system is designed to run as efficiently as possible, every time it turns on you can almost hear the cost of your energy bill adding up. Ideally, you want to limit the time your heating system runs. Turning down your thermostat is one way but [...]