Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
Expert Asphalt Roofing in Brooklyn Park, MN
Wind is the design problem on the north side of the metro. Newer subdivisions above 610 and the older splits closer to Zane Avenue sit in Brooklyn Park with almost no mature canopy to slow a straight-line gust, which is why the shingle rating and the way the starter course is set matter more here than the color does.
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Wind gets under the edges first
Most failures on these houses do not start in the middle of a slope. They start at a rake edge, a ridge cap or a starter course that was never sealed, and once wind lifts one tab the course behind it follows. On the 1970s and 1980s splits near the Zane Avenue corridor, the deck is often thin sheathing held with staples, so re-fastening comes before anything new goes down. Subdivisions past 610 have steeper pitches and longer hip lines, which means more cap shingles and more places for uplift. We nail the field to the wind pattern the shingle calls for, run sealed starter at eaves and rakes, and step-flash where an upper roof lands on a lower wall. If a porch or shed roof keeps tearing, ask about metal roofing while we are on site, since it holds an edge better than any shingle.
Asphalt Roofing in Brooklyn Park
What holds up in open north-metro wind
Wind rating built for open exposure
Without a tree line to break the gust, the field shingle and its rating actually matter. We spec for what your lot gets, not for what a sheltered street two suburbs south gets.
Sealed starter and capped ridges
The starter course and the hip and ridge caps are where a roof lets go first. Both get the rated product and the right nailing rather than field shingles cut down to save a bundle.
Builder-grade decking checked
Late seventies and eighties sheathing is thin and often stapled. Once the old roof is off we walk it, add nails where staples have backed out, and replace panels that will not hold.
Step flashing at the split-level wall
Split-levels and two-story additions drop an upper roof against a wall. That joint gets real step flashing behind the siding, not a bead of sealant run over the top of it.
Scheduling that works around tenants
A lot of these houses are rented. We coordinate access, parking and noise with whoever is living there, and we can work between turnovers if the unit happens to be empty.
Roof and siding looked at together
Straight-line wind rarely hits only the roof. While we are up there we check the siding, the rake trim and the vents, so nothing damaged gets left off the scope.
Why owners and landlords call us
We deal with the tenant directly
Give us the contact and we will handle the notice, the parking and the questions. Owners who live elsewhere do not have to be the middleman on the day.
Written scope, not a ballpark
The quote lists the tear-off, the deck allowance, the ventilation and the flashing work. If something under the shingles changes it, you hear about it that day with a photo.
Installed to the wind spec
A wind rating is an install instruction, not a sticker on the wrapper. We nail to the high-wind pattern, seal the starter and hand-seal caps in cold weather so they bond.
We show up when we say
Rentals mean somebody arranged their day around us. If weather moves the start, you hear it that morning rather than finding an empty driveway at eight.
We will call it a repair
A dozen lifted tabs on a roof with years left is a repair. We will quote it that way even though the replacement would have been the bigger job for us.
What people near Brooklyn Park say
Fantastic guys to work with, did an excellent job of fixing our siding. You can tell it’s a high integrity company. Definitely recommend.
Carolyn MillerSiding repair The crew arrived early and spread tarps all around the house to capture every bit of debris. By 3:00 PM, my entire roof was completely finished.
Hazel JamesRoof replacement, Minneapolis, MN Orange Exteriors fixed a minor leak that involved replacing flashing and a few shingles blown off our roof. Timely, quality work. Great ideas to keep our roof going long term.
Jim ThomasStorm damage repair
Brooklyn Park roofing questions
What people in Brooklyn Park ask us about this work. If yours is not covered, call and ask.
What wind rating should a Brooklyn Park roof have?
Higher than you would need on a sheltered lot. With little canopy on the north side, we spec shingles at the upper end of the common wind ratings and, just as important, install them to the high-wind nailing pattern with sealed starter at eaves and rakes. A high rating installed the standard way does not get you the rating.
Can you reroof a Brooklyn Park rental with tenants in it?
Yes, and plenty of ours are done that way. Tenants need notice, a place to park that is not under the tear-off, and a heads-up about the noise. We keep the yard and driveway clear at the end of each day. If the unit is between renters, that is easier, and we will work to that window if you have one.
Is a newer subdivision roof north of 610 any different?
Somewhat. Those roofs are younger, but they were framed with steeper pitches and long hip runs, which puts far more cap shingle up in the wind than a 1970s split has. The field is usually in decent shape while the hips and rakes are the part that has let go. On those we often quote caps, starter and flashing as the real work.
Get the roof looked at before the next storm
Send us the address, whether it is owner-occupied or rented, and we will walk the roof, photograph the edges and give you a written scope. The estimate costs nothing.
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