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2016Phenolic Foam Insulation
Phenolic foam insulation was a short-lived innovation developed in the early 80s in response to the energy-crisis driven demand for greater insulation efficiency. As regulations required higher R-value insulation in roofs, a demand arose for material which offered both fire resistance and high R-value, while not requiring a full roofing re-build to accommodate its thickness. This seemingly cost-effective solution turned out to have major problems...
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15
2016
Haunted Properties We’ve Roofed
Let’s share some spooky tales for Halloween! Whether or not you believe in the supernatural, All Elements Roofing has had the privilege of putting new roofs on plenty of historic properties, and some of them just might be haunted. These three places have documented paranormal activities and mysterious happenings. It’s always fun hearing stories from the staff, but the view from the roof never reveals...
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22
2016
Fall Roof Inspections: Preventing Animal Caused Damage
Fall and spring are essential times to inspect your roof. As bookends of the winter season, a thorough autumn inspection is a chance to: inspect the roof including the perimeter, drains, scuppers and parapets inspect all flashing for penetrations address any repairs needed to make it through another winter and spring thaw establish a baseline, so any changes discovered next spring can be clearly identified...
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11
2016
Residential Roof Warranties: What You Need to Know
When it’s time to replace your residential, you’re buying more than just the roof–you’re buying warranties, too. If your roof suffers damage, you’ll be relying on the associated warranties, so it pays to understand the warranties on your existing roof, and to have a good grasp of the warranties offered when you are comparing bids on a replacement roof. Material Warranty The material warranty...
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14
2016
How To Know When You Need a New Roof
Is it time to replace your roof? A sound and solid roof plays a vital role in protecting your home. A compromised roof won’t protect your house from water damage, such as structural rot, mold issues, electrical problems and compromised insulation. Inspect your roof twice a year, ideally in the spring and the fall. When you clean your gutters is a perfect time to assess...
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14
2016
Storm Damage Insurance Claims: a How-To Guide
When your home suffers storm damage, your first thoughts about damage control will focus on the physical: leaks, broken glass, and general clean-up. Keep in mind that pursuing an insurance claim is also a vital part of damage control, and that taking an intelligent, active role in the process can make a big difference in the settlement you receive. Observe these basic tips: Don’t delay!...
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09
2016
Has Your Roof Sprung a Leak?
There’s nothing worse than that sinking feeling you get when you realize your roof has sprung a leak. You may be tempted to procrastinate, telling yourself that it’s a slow leak and a well-placed bucket will take care of the problem. However, addressing a leaky roof immediately, whether residential or commercial, is the best way to protect family or employee safety. It’s also more economical...
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15
2015It All Started Atop a 6 Story Building….
The uncertainty of spring weather. Early morning begins with a coat, hat, and gloves and ends in a t-shirt and shorts. As we all can attest, the magnificence of spring is often counter-acted by powerful storms with strong winds, heavy rain, and destructive hail. Unfortunately, many times the result of storms is damage. Because it’s overhead and out of sight, your roof’s condition is the...
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11
2014This business is the best out there.. John Thurber and Tara Jernberg Thurber are great people to work with. Highly recommend them and their company to anyone that is looking for a Roofing / construction company! – Scott Shane Twin Cities
11
2014Awesome job on our roof! I couldn’t believe how quickly your crew finished the job. THANK YOU! – Suzanne Svendsen Twin Cities
11
2014Thanks for the great work you did on the house. All Elements was very easy to work with, and everybody was very friendly and responsive. – Mark Climax, Minnesota
11
2014I wanted to write to thank you and your crew for another successful completion of our Roof installation at the Lakeview Building. This is the fourth roof your company has done for us and all l can say is it seems to just get easier each time. We have one more roof to do at the Chaska campus and while that is a few years...
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11
2014During a major renovation of our natatorium, we were notified by our General Contractor, that our roof was in need of replacement. As a local business, we contacted All Element to give us a price to replace the roof over our Natatorium. They were extremely prompt and very thorough with their proposal. We did contract with All Elements for our roof replacement and they were...
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23
2014Hello world!
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