Your roof is more important than you think – commercial roof damage can cost you more than you think. A roof is one of the most important parts of a commercial building. It keeps the interior space dry and protects it from the elements. Commercial roof damage can lead to water damage, exterior building damage, … Read More
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6 Tips for Taking Care of Your Commercial Roof This Winter (2024)
Commercial Roof Maintenance During the Winter Months This time of year can be problematic for your commercial roof. Snow and ice accumulation, freezing and thawing temperatures, and the potential for leaks all make it essential to maintain your commercial roof this winter. Luckily, you can take some simple steps to protect your commercial roof from … Read More
The Top 5 Causes of Commercial Roof Leaks (and How to Prevent Them)
Most business owners and property managers are not roofing experts. So, when their building’s roof starts to leak, they often have no idea where to start when it comes to finding and fixing the problem. In this blog post, we will discuss the top 5 causes of commercial roof leaks and how to prevent them … Read More
Winter Commercial Roof Maintenance: Protecting Your Investment (2024)
The Importance of Winter Commercial Roof Maintenance At Mint Roofing, we understand that your commercial property is a significant investment. Ensuring the health of your commercial roof during the harsh winter months is crucial to protect that investment. Winter brings challenges like snow and ice accumulation, freezing and thawing temperatures, and the potential for leaks. … Read More
What Is Meant By Commercial Roofing, and How Does it Differ From Residential Roofing?
What is Commercial Roofing? Commercial roofing refers to the installation of commercial roofs for businesses, warehouses, and other large commercial structures. A commercial roof provides protection from the elements like snow and rain for the contents and occupants of the business inside. A sound roof is critical to a business’ operation, as even minor leaks … Read More
Celebrating National Roofing Week 2023
Celebrating National Roofing Week: Join Mint Roofing in Honoring Excellence and Community. June 4-11 is National Roofing Week, and Mint Roofing is thrilled to participate in this annual event that recognizes the crucial role roofs play in our day-to-day lives. Organized by the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), this week-long celebration provides an opportunity to showcase … Read More
Growing Up Roofing: Being Raised in a Family Commercial Roofing Business
When the Commercial Roofing Business is in your DNA My dad began working at Dalbec Roofing (now Mint Roofing) back in 1952 as a sheet metal and roofing laborer working for my uncle, Lester Dalbec. Uncle Lester had started his business just two years earlier. It was a common (and embarrassing) occurrence to have a … Read More
Budgeting for a New Commercial Roof: Top 10 Tips
What you need to know about budgeting for a new commercial roof Because your commercial building’s flat roof has value and is one of the most significant capital expenditures you’ve made, it’s critical that it’s installed correctly, maintained, and inspected on a regular basis. These three factors will ensure that your investment is protected for … Read More
To Exceed or Not To Exceed Expectations
Sometimes it just doesn’t take that much to make us happy, or even exceedingly happy. Like when the guy at the farmer’s market throws in an extra cob of corn (sometimes two!), you feel like you won the lottery. Score! Or when the teller at the drive through window includes a doggie treat for … Read More
Top 10 Commercial Roof Problems
Our inspectors are out almost every day inspecting roofs all over Minnesota, and they see lots of interesting things going on. So what are the issues they see most often? Well, we don’t want the suspense to kill you, so read on! This summer’s Top 10 List of Roof Issues (with pictures to boot!): … Read More
Why Relationships Matter: The Value of Partnerships
Imagine if every time you went to the dentist, you had to start from scratch. Sure, sure…they have your file from the “other” dentist, but they still want to do their own base level examination, complete with X-rays, just so they have a true understanding of your situation and any issues that may need to … Read More
What to Know About Solar Panels on Commercial Roofs
Solar panels on rooftops, something we see more and more of, offer energy solutions, but also attract and reflect heat and light that can cause blisters on built-up roofs, and warping on EPDM (rubber) roofs. Another issue or concern we often see on rubber roofs, is the moving of rock (which is the ballast … Read More
Why Ice Dams are a Serious Problem on Commercial Roofs
Chances are if you’ve lived in this winter climate for any amount of time, you’ve had some experience with ice dams on your own house. The warm air under the insulated portion of the roof causes snow to melt. When the water travels down to the over hang (the un-insulated portion of the roof), it … Read More
Snow Load on a Commercial Roof: A Weighty Issue
This winter hasn’t generated any monster snow build-ups…yet. But we have a long way to go before we’re in the clear. And believe it or not, no snow can do a different kind of damage. Just like a light blanket of snow insulates the grass and shrubs in our yards (protecting them from the cold), … Read More