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...

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...

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...

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...

Winter Roof Care: How to Safely and Effectively Remove Snow from Your Roof

by Legacy Construction | Jan 17, 2023 | Blog, Burnsville, Roof maintenance

Savvy homeowners take the necessary steps to keep their roofs clean throughout the winter months. While it’s falling, snow may look pretty and delicate, but it can be just as destructive as high winds or flood waters. Allowing snow to accumulate on your...