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Our roofing, siding, and window services are trusted across Minnesota for a reason: We never settle for less than the best.","\"At Nordicraft, we don't just complete projects; we deliver excellence that stands the test of time. Our roofing, siding, and window services are trusted across Minnesota for a reason: We never settle for less than the best.\"","2025-06-10T00:00:00.000Z",1,"BC807806","\u003Cul>\u003Cli>10-year warranty on roof installation\u003C/li>\u003Cli>5-year warranty on roof rejuvenation services\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>","\u003Cul>\u003Cli>$1,500 minimum\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>",[35,36,37,38,39,40,41,42,43,44,45,46,47,48,49,50,51,52,53,54,55,56,57,58,59,60,61,62,63,64,65,66,67,68,69,70,71,72,73,74,75,76,77,78,79,80,81,82,83,84,85,86,87,88,89,90,91,92,93,94,95,96,97,98,99,100,101,102,103,104,105,106,107,108,109,110,111,112,113,114,115,116,117,118,119,120,121,122,123,124,125,126,127,128,129,130,131,132,133,134,135,136,137,138,139,140,141,142,143,144,145,146,147,148,149,150,151,152,153,154,155,156,157,158,159,160,161,162,163,164,165,166,167,168,169,170,171,172,173,174,175,176,177,178,179,180,181,182,183,184,185,186,187,188,189,190,191,192,193,194,195,196,197,198,199,200,201,202,203,204,205,206,207,208,209,210,211,212,213,214,215,216,217,218,219,220,221,222,223,224,225,226,227,228,229,230,231,232,233,234,235,236,237,238,239,240,241,242,243,244,245,246,247,248,249,250,251,252,253,254,255,256,257,258,259,260,261,262,263,264,265,266,267,268,269,270,271,272,273,274,275,276,277,278,279,280,281,282,283,284,285,286,287,288,289,290,291,292,293,294,295,296,297,298,299,300,301,302,303,304,305,306,307,308,309,310,311,312,313,314,315,316,317,318,319,320,321,322,323,324,325,326,327,328,329,330,331,332,333,334,335,336,337,338,339,340,341,342,343,344,345,346,347,348,349,350,351,352,353,354,355,356,357,358,359,360,361,362,363,364,365,366,367,368,369,370,371,372,373,374,375,376,377,378],{"contractor_id":452,"display_name":453,"url_name":454,"company_logo":455,"phone":456,"avg_rating":22,"review_count":457,"short_desc":32,"quote":458,"best_pick_text":32,"signing_date":459,"years_as_best_pick":460,"license_number":461,"has_liability":11,"workers_compensation":30,"warranty":462,"minimum_job":32,"awards_certifications":32,"address_locality":32,"address_region":32,"profile_city_url_name":33,"service_zips":463,"has_email":379},2220,"Corbin Exteriors LLC","corbin-exteriors","assets/companylogo/2220/f241ada9-4566-42f2-8b73-84330651d2ad.jpg","651-273-0936",45,"\"I used to drive a Schwan's truck, delivering food door-to-door. One day, a client who owned a roofing company offered me a job. I sold so many roofs to my Schwan's clients that I eventually left to do roofing full-time. I started my own business in 2008, focusing on honesty and quality. In my company, your home is treated like my own, and we get the job done right the first time.\"","2026-03-18T00:00:00.000Z",0,"BC645441","\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Lifetime labor warranty on roofing, siding, windows, and gutters\u003C/li>\u003Cli>Material warranties vary\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>",[61,66,69,70,74,76,77,81,83,84,86,88,94,95,98,100,102,103,106,107,108,112,115,119,121,122,123,124,125,126,127,128,129,130,131,132,133,134,135,136,137,138,139,140,141,142,143,144,145,146,147,148,149,150,155,156,176,177,178,179,182,184,185,186,187,191,192,193,196,197,198,199,201,202,203,204,205,208,209,212,213,214,217,219,220,221,222,224,225,228,229,233,234,235,236,238,239,242,245,246,247,248,249,250,251,252,253,254,255,256,257,258,259,260,261,262,263,264,265,266,267,268,269,270,271,272,273,274,275,276,277,278,279,280,281,282,283,285,286,287,288,289,290,291,292,293,294,295,296,313,369,377],[],[466,469,472,475],{"question":467,"answer":468},"How can I tell if it's time to contact a roofer in Minnesota?","\u003Cp>Living in Minnesota means your roof faces some of the country's most frequent freeze-thaw cycles, often 50 to 70 per winter. If you notice interior water stains or drywall sagging near your eaves in older neighborhoods like South Minneapolis or St. Paul, it is often a sign of ice dam formation. These dams occur when heat escaping your attic melts snow that then refreezes at the cold roof edge, forcing water under your shingles and rotting the wooden decking.  Another critical signal is shingle bruising following summer supercells, particularly in southern hubs like Mankato or Rochester. Minnesota sits on the edge of Hail Alley, and even 1-inch hail can create hairline fractures in the shingle mat that lead to premature leaks during heavy rain. Because our extreme climate can shrink the lifespan of standard asphalt shingles to just 15 years, seeing significant granule loss in your gutters is a final warning that your roof has lost its protective UV and impact resistance.\u003C/p>",{"question":470,"answer":471},"Is there anything I can check before calling a roofer in Minnesota?","\u003Cp>Scanning your roofline with binoculars from the yard is your best first step after a high-wind derecho event, which can bring gusts reaching 60-90 mph across the Minnesota prairies. Look specifically for shingles that are lifting, curling, or missing entirely, as these open gaps allow driving rain and future snowmelt to reach your home's structure. You should also inspect your downspout exits for heavy deposits of mineral granules; in our climate, constant freeze-thaw cycles brittle the shingle surface, causing it to flake off and leave the underlying asphalt vulnerable to sun damage. During a heavy storm or rapid spring snowmelt, head into your attic with a flashlight. Search for damp insulation or dark rings on the plywood decking, which are early indicators of roof failure before they reach your finished ceilings. While these ground-level and interior checks are essential for monitoring your home, please remember that getting on the roof or using a ladder above the gutter line is extremely dangerous. Any task requiring roof access, such as clearing ice dams in Duluth or applying emergency tarps, must be performed by a professional roofer.\u003C/p>",{"question":473,"answer":474},"What types of roofing services are commonly offered in Minnesota?","\u003Cp>In Minnesota, the most frequently requested service is hail damage restoration and insurance-claim roof replacement. Because the Twin Cities metro and southern regions straddle the northern edge of Hail Alley, annual spring storms can cause widespread impact damage that triggers full roof teardowns under current building codes. Many homeowners use this opportunity to upgrade to class 4 impact-resistant shingles, which can earn insurance premium discounts of up to 25% by better withstanding future storms. Ice dam prevention and remediation is a critical specialized service, especially in northern areas like Duluth. Contractors often install heavy-duty ice-and-water shield membranes several feet past the interior wall line to prevent the leaks common to our 165+ annual freeze days. Additionally, standing-seam metal roof conversions are surging in popularity across the Iron Range and Bemidji. Homeowners choose this premium service because metal allows snow to shed easily, effectively eliminating ice dam risks and providing a 50-year lifespan that outlasts asphalt in our extreme cold.\u003C/p>",{"question":476,"answer":477},"How do I find the best roofing company in Minnesota?","\u003Cp>Finding a reliable partner begins with verifying that they hold a current residential contractor license from the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry. This ensures the roofer meets state standards and carries essential general liability and workers' compensation insurance, which is vital given the risks of working on the steep Victorian gables found in districts like Cathedral Hill. You should also look for a trusted roofing expert who understands our progressive state energy codes, which mandate specific insulation and ventilation levels to combat the moisture issues caused by our extreme indoor-to-outdoor temperature swings. To simplify your search for the best roofing company, many homeowners use Best Pick Reports. A company must earn Best Pick status through an annual six-step process that includes maintaining high customer satisfaction ratings and verified insurance. When you hire a certified roofer through this directory, your project is also backed by the $2,500 Best Pick Guarantee for labor. This resource is especially helpful for avoiding out-of-town storm chasers who frequently flood the Twin Cities after major hail events but lack long-term local accountability.\u003C/p>",[],[480],{"location":481,"date":482,"message":483},"Minneapolis","2026-03-21","I am gathering quotes for a few small plumbing projects needed in our home:\nBroken exhaust pipe in laundry room\nLeaky pipes to water heater\nNew spigot for backyard\n\nI have had other plumbers out to give quotes, and they have all waived any fees for the site visit. I hope you will consider doing the same."]