Roofing & Exterior Services in Brooklyn Center, MN
Licensed and insured exterior contractor serving Brooklyn Center and the surrounding Hennepin County area.
Your Local Roofing Contractor in Brooklyn Center
Total Home Exteriors serves Brooklyn Center, MN, a compact inner-ring suburb in Hennepin County immediately north of Minneapolis. Brooklyn Center is predominantly post-war housing on smaller lots — modest single-storey and split-level homes with simple roof lines, original soffit and fascia, and attic insulation from an era with very different standards. The practical consequence is that most roofing work here is straightforward and quick, while the more valuable conversation is usually about what is happening in the attic. A simple roof that goes on in a day still ice dams every winter if the attic beneath it is losing heat.
Is a Brooklyn Center roof a quick job?
Generally, yes. Simple gable roofs on compact post-war homes are the fastest kind to replace — most are one day from tear-off through cleanup, weather permitting.
What can extend it is what we find underneath. Older homes sometimes have board sheathing or multiple previous layers, and any decking that has taken water has to be replaced before new roofing goes down.
Why does my roof keep ice damming even after replacement?
Because a new roof does not change the attic. Ice dams are caused by heat escaping the living space, warming the roof deck and melting snow that refreezes at the cold eave — new shingles do not stop that.
Air sealing the ceiling plane, insulating to the R-49 to R-60 range recommended for Minnesota, and confirming soffit-to-ridge ventilation actually moves air is what stops it. We check all three during a roof evaluation.
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Roofing Services
Repair, replacement, inspection, and emergency roofing. Licensed roofers serving the Twin Cities metro for 20+ years.
Insulation Services
Attic, wall, and crawl space insulation. Proper insulation prevents ice dams and reduces heating costs through MN winters.
Ice Dam Steaming
Fast, safe ice dam removal using low-pressure steam. Protects your roof shingles and prevents interior water damage.
Siding Services
Vinyl, fiber cement, and wood siding installation and replacement. Protect your home from Minnesota's freeze-thaw cycles.
Window Services
Energy-efficient window replacement and installation. Reduce drafts and heating costs with windows rated for MN winters.
Insurance Claims Assistance
We work directly with your insurance adjuster. From damage documentation to final inspection — we handle the process.
Storm Damage Restoration
Emergency response for wind, hail, and water damage. We tarp, document, repair, and restore — start to finish.
Hail Damage Repair
Hail damage is often invisible from the ground. We inspect, document, and repair or replace hail-damaged roofs with insurance.
Gutter Services
Seamless gutter installation, repair, and replacement. Proper gutters protect your foundation from Minnesota snow melt.
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