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...

Roof Parts: What Is Flashing and Why Should You Care

by Legacy Construction | May 26, 2023 | Blog, Burnsville, Roof Repair, Roofing

Simply, roof flashing is any piece of sheet metal that forms a joint between the roof and objects that protrude from the roof, such as dormers, chimneys, and pipes, in such a manner that they prevent water from leaking through the joint. Virtually every house in...

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...

The Most Common Spring Roof Problems in Burnsville (And How to Prevent Them)

by Legacy Construction | Apr 7, 2023 | Blog, Burnsville, Roof Damage, Roof Repair

As the weather gets warmer, you’ll probably start spring cleaning to help your Burnsville home recover from the winter cold. Along with sprucing up your home’s interior, you also need to pay attention to the outside, especially your roof. This part of your house...