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...
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...
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...
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...
by Legacy Construction | Jan 23, 2026 | Blog, Roofing
In Minnesota, the weather is always part of the conversation — especially once winter settles in. Snow, ice, heavy rain during warm-ups, and dramatic temperature swings are simply part of life in the Twin Cities. What often gets overlooked is how much stress...
by Legacy Construction | Jan 5, 2026 | Blog, Roof Material, Roofing
Minnesota winters are not gentle. Between heavy snow loads, ice dams, subzero temperatures, and constant freeze-thaw cycles, your roof works harder here than it does in most parts of the country. Choosing the right roof type is not just about looks or price. It is...