Building a Deck in Minnesota? Start With Your Roofline

by Legacy Construction | Jul 7, 2026 | Blog, Decking, New Roof, Residential roofing, Roofing

Planning a new deck is one of the most satisfying home projects a Minnesota homeowner can take on. More outdoor living space. A new place to grill, gather, and enjoy the warmer months. It’s a big project and one worth doing right. Before you start imagining the...

Does Roof Color Affect Cooling Costs in Minnesota? Here’s the Honest Answer

by Legacy Construction | Jul 7, 2026 | Best Roof Colors, Blog, New Roof, Popular Roof Colors, Residential roofing, Roofing

Your roof is one of the first things people notice about your home. First impressions matter, and color selection is often where the conversation starts. Does this shade complement the siding? Will it look right in the neighborhood? Those are fair questions. But...

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...