by Chris Ouverson | Jan 15, 2026 | Blog, General
Winter is hard on roofs in SE Minnesota. Snow load, ice, wind, and repeated freeze and thaw cycles all leave their mark. For many homeowners in the Rochester area, it can be difficult to tell whether what you are seeing is simply part of a Minnesota winter or an early...
by Chris Ouverson | Jan 15, 2026 | Blog, Insulation
During a SE Minnesota winter, some heat loss is normal. Homes are not sealed boxes, and cold weather will always put your insulation and roof system to the test. The problem starts when heat escapes faster than it should, driving up energy bills and creating...
by Chris Ouverson | Jan 15, 2026 | Blog, Ice Dams
Winter after winter, some homes in the Rochester area deal with ice dams again and again, while others rarely see them. Heavy snow alone is not the real reason. Ice dams are usually a sign of how heat moves through a home and how the roof system handles winter...
by Chris Ouverson | Dec 3, 2025 | Blog
Winter in Southeastern Minnesota can be tough on home exteriors. Siding faces freezing temperatures, snow buildup, strong winds, and the constant freeze thaw cycles that define our region. These conditions create stress that can lead to cracks, warping, gaps, and...
by Chris Ouverson | Dec 2, 2025 | Blog
Heavy snow is part of life in Southeastern Minnesota, but the weight it puts on a home’s gutter system is often overlooked. While gutters are built to handle normal rainfall, they are not always designed for the combination of wet snow, packed ice, and repeated freeze...
by Chris Ouverson | Dec 1, 2025 | Blog
Ice dams are one of the most common winter problems for homeowners in Southeastern Minnesota. When snow melts on the warmer parts of a roof and refreezes near the edges, it creates a thick ridge of ice that traps water behind it. That trapped water can seep under...
