14
2017
10 things with Justin Marsh, Repair Division Manager
What is one thing you would like building owners to know about making repairs to their roof? You might have great intentions, but make sure the materials you use on your roof are compatible. For example, don’t use tar on a rubber roof. What’s the most common problems you see? Roofs at the end of their life, they need maintenance. Stretch holes, cracks in asphalt,...
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14
2017
Checklist for Seasonal Roof Inspection
Spring has come early to Minnesota. Normally in March we’re talking about melting snow causing leaks, but this March we’re already talking about storm damage. Thunderstorms, tornados, hail and high winds–usually summer phenomenon–have already rolled through. The routine spring inspection typically focuses on damage and debris from winter, but inspecting for storm damage is also necessary this year. All Elements Roofing can perform regular roof...
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2017WINTER ROOF REPAIRS
Help, I have a leak! Can you fix my roof in the winter? At All Elements we receive calls all winter long about leaks on flat roofs. We can fix many winter leaks, but not all of them. A variety of factors come into play. Winter temperatures can be too low for some roofing adhesives and caulks. Most adhesives specify a minimum temperature of 40...
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28
2016
FEATURED PROJECT: Cheyenne River Health Center
We’re proud to announce successful completion of a really huge project: the Cheyenne River Health Center in Eagle Butte, South Dakota. It’s a pretty new building, but the roof had serious problems. When the CRHC opened in 2011, it had a Firestone roof: Ultra Ply 60 Mil TPO with Red Shield warranty. Unfortunately, the building suffered chronic leaking from the very beginning. All Elements Roof...
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2016What is Phenolic Foam Insulation?
Phenolic foam insulation was a short-lived innovation developed in the early 80s. It was a response to the energy-crisis, which called 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. Common Phenolic Foam Insulation Problems This seemingly cost-effective...
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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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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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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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2014Scott Shane’s Testimonial
This 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
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2014Suzanne Svendsen’s Testimonial
Awesome job on our roof! I couldn’t believe how quickly your crew finished the job. THANK YOU! – Suzanne Svendsen Twin Cities
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2014Mark’s Testimonial
Thanks 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
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2014Charlie Labs’ Testimonial
I 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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2014Kitty Baltos’ Testimonial
During 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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2014Hello world!
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