Roofing

Have you heard of home performance testing? Much like the testing an athlete undergoes to pinpoint areas in which they can improve performance, our test looks for ways that we can improve your home as well. Craftmasters Remodeling offers home performance testing for homes in the St. Paul and Minneapolis areas. Here's why you should call [...]

If your old roof has seen better days, and you're ready to replace it, now is a great time to consider all your options. For pitched, or steep, roofs, consider these three main roofing systems. Each type, asphalt, cedar, and steel offer unique advantages. By comparing the three, we hope to arm you with enough [...]

Your home’s attic insulation does more than you think. If you’re looking for a good home remodeling option, consider restoring—or even replacing—your attic insulation. Attic insulation replacement is a messy job, but it’s well worth the time and labor investment. When an attic’s dust and fiberglass settle, you’ll save more money in the long run. [...]

In the summertime, the last thing you want to think about is home insulation. As a new school year begins and cooler weather looms, it’s the perfect time to think about your home's insulation.   Here are just a few reasons to consider upgrading your home insulation before winter:   1. Insulation Works All Year [...]

With the Minnesota winter and cold weather right around the corner, many homeowners are probably wondering how this year's storms will pan out. These thoughts, coupled with realities of the violent storms that have recently struck other areas of the country and the world still fresh on everyone's minds, has prompted Craftmasters to remind you [...]

Although cedar shake roofing was initially developed in Europe, it came of age during the period of the American colony settlements. In the early 19th-century shake roofing was revolutionized and gained tremendous popularity throughout the U.S. A shake is a wooden shingle that is made from split logs. Although historically cedar shakes were split from [...]

As a homeowner, you recognize the importance of owning a home. Buying a home is an investment. By maintaining it and adding highly sought-after features, you can increase the value of your home.   One such value-adding feature is a steel roof. Steel roofs help to add value by giving you the following benefits.   [...]

Over the last two decades, steel metal roofing has emerged as one of the most popular types of material on the market today. Both home and business owners in Maplewood and the surrounding Minnesota area have experienced first-hand the benefits of installing steel roofs on their buildings. Below are some benefits and features of metal [...]

Asphalt shingles are economical, easy to install and pack great insulative power. Asphalt is an incredibly popular roofing material, protecting homes from harsh sunrays, cold nights and wind damages. Above all: They’re long-lasting.   Heat and Roofing Insulation   Asphalt shingles, normally, have a 15-to-30-year life of usefulness. Depending on your area’s weather, climate and [...]