Minnesota Spring Storm Prep: How to Protect Your Roof, Siding, Gutters, and Windows Before the Weather Hits

by Legacy Construction | Jun 3, 2026 | Blog, Decking, Gutters, Roof Damage, Roof Storm Damage, Roofing, Siding, Storm Damage, Windows

Minnesota skips the warm-up when it comes to storms. One afternoon it’s sunny and 60 degrees, and by evening the sky turns green and your phone is buzzing with severe weather warnings. After months of freeze-thaw cycles and temperature extremes, your home’s...

Why Proper Drainage Is the Lifeline of Every Commercial Flat Roof: A Guide From Minnesota Roofers

by Legacy Construction | Apr 22, 2026 | Blog, Commercial Metal Roofing, Commercial roofing, Commercial Roofing Company, New Roof, Roof Damage, Roof maintenance, Roof Repair, Roof Replacement, roof replacement reasons, Roofing, when to replace a roof

Even flat roofs have a pitch. It’s not always easy to notice (unless you’re a roofer), but that slight roof slope is what helps water flow toward the drainage system. It only works, however, if your drainage system is clear and functioning properly. Flat roofs...

How Roof Pitch and Slope Change What’s Possible for Your Home: What It Means for Minnesota Roof Repairs

by Legacy Construction | Mar 31, 2026 | Blog, New Roof, Remodeling, Residential roofing, Roof Damage, Roof maintenance, Roof Material, Roof Repair, Roof Replacement, roof replacement reasons, Roofing, when to replace a roof

Here’s something we discuss on nearly every roof inspection—and something most homeowners have never had clearly explained: pitch. The angle of your roof determines what roofing materials are right for it, how it handles a Minnesota winter, and why some roofing issues...

When Should You File a Roof Insurance Claim?

by Legacy Construction | Feb 17, 2026 | Blog, Roof Damage, Roof maintenance, Roof Repair, Roof Storm Damage, Roofing, Storm Damage

Spring in Minnesota brings relief from snow, along with a familiar shift in weather patterns. As storms return, so do roofing contractors moving through neighborhoods, sometimes knocking on doors with fast answers and faster timelines. For homeowners, that moment...

Ice Dams in Minnesota: What Causes Them and the Fixes That Actually Work

by Legacy Construction | Feb 17, 2026 | Blog, Residential roofing, Roof Damage, Roof maintenance, Roofing

Winter in Minnesota often looks like a postcard come to life. Snow settles across rooftops; trees stand dusted in white, and neighborhoods lean into the stillness of the season. When ice begins building along a roofline, that picture-perfect scene often points to...

Hail Storms: How They Damage Your Roof and What to Do About It

by Legacy Construction | May 12, 2023 | Blog, Burnsville, Roof Damage, Roof Repair, Storm Damage

After a hail storm, you may feel grateful that your home or business managed to escape with minor damage. A few pockmarks, and some downed tree branches, but your building is still standing and will live to fight another day. Unfortunately, many people do not realize...