This year Aspen Exteriors is heading the International Roofing Expo at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center is Las Vegas, NV, from August 10-12, 2021. The IRE is where contractors, remodelers, and builders connect with manufacturers to discover the latest products, technologies, and services on the market while further developing professional and technical skills. Content is curated, vetted, and presented by trailblazers in the roofing and exterior construction industries. Everyone who has a role in the industry comes together at this powerful event to conduct face-to-face meetings, experience the newest innovations, participate in cutting edge educational sessions, and build strong relationships. As part of our mission to bring the best experience to our customers, coming to an event like this is vital to knowing the latest and greatest in our industry. This not only allows us to go out in the field and be able to provide the best solutions to those affected by storm damage,...Read More

Annually reviewing your homeowners' insurance policy can save you money and help protect you from financial losses. Consider these top four reasons to review your policy yearly.Read More

A storm has just passed through, bringing destruction with it in its wake. Find out why you should not hire a storm damage repair company offering to waive your deductible.Read More

A good reputation is a critical factor when hiring a contractor. The contractor’s reputation significantly affects your project’s outcome. It is essential to know whether a contractor will deliver quality work and will be available to resolve any issues which may arise after project completion. In this post, we’ll discuss a few ways to ensure whether a contractor has the skills to do high-quality work and also what to look for to make sure they are reputable and honest. Well-known contractors like Aspen Exteriors, serving customers in Twin Cities, MN, are a safe bet when searching for a contractor. So, here are the five factors you need to look for: Licenses and Certifications Licensing and certifications are a contractor’s way of demonstrating that they are qualified to work on your project. For example, some contractors may be certified by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). They will have an NAHB logo on their website...Read More

The roof on any property is an area that remains under severe distress due to the weather and other elements. If regular inspection and maintenance are not performed, the roof starts to deteriorate quickly. We advise property owners to perform a periodic visual inspection of their roof from the ground. Since residential roofs are mostly slanted at a steep angle, climbing on them can be dangerous. However, a visual inspection is usually not enough; you should call an expert roofing company like Aspen Exteriors in Twin Cities, MN, to perform a thorough examination and report its condition so we can decide a course of action. Here, we share nine telling signs that your roof needs repair or you may even need a roof replacement. 1. Water in the Attic after Rain If you find water inside your attic after rain, check the roof. More than likely, you will discover leaky spots, which can be fixed simply by replacing...Read More

Blair, NE- The sound of hammers replaced the sound of thunder across the Metro Thursday. Repairs are underway and insurance adjusters are tallying the damage. A massive storm pummeled the city of Blair Tuesday night bringing with it baseball size hail. The costs are expected to add up, but an estimated $1.2 million in damage to the courthouse alone. It’s just one of a many places waiting to be fixed. “9 windows blown out and then all the glass, it’s just, every time you turn around there’s glass.”  said homeowner The side of  home took a beating and it’s not just the windows and siding. “The roofs leaking already up around by the chimney there, it’s leaking.” said homeowner. He made a call to a repair company. Now, he waits. Homeowners  may be waiting for that repair. Adjusters are out in full force, but the sheer number of claims is staggering. One adjust or KMTV...Read More

  The storm pummeled almost every community along I-70 from Kansas City to Granite City; producing nine tornadoes along the way. The storm is best known for it`s monster hail. Golf ball to baseball sized hail, propelled at times by winds in excess of 70 mph, shredded everything in the storms path. The damage… was epic. “It was very prolific at producing golf ball and baseball sized hail and not only did it produce a lot of this hail. But, it produced it over populated areas along I-70.” said National Weather Service Meteorologist Gary Schmocker.   More than 120,000 homes, 65,000 cars and 8,000 commercial buildings all reported damage. At Lambert Airport 24 commercial and military aircraft were smashed. So were hundreds of cars at the Ford assembly plant in Hazelwood.   Insured losses from the storm reached $1.5 billion. This makes it the most costly hail storm in US history.Read More

Homeowners in some states can expect higher home insurance prices and higher deductibles for wind and hail damage as some insurers try to adjust for record insurance losses from thunderstorms and tornadoes stretching back to 2008.   This year, The Hartford Financial Services Group plans to raise rates, increase wind and hail deductibles, and offer policies with reduced coverage to improve profits, a company executive said during a fourth-quarter conference call with financial analysts Tuesday.   “In addition to high-single-digit [percentage] rate increases, we’ll continue to evolve terms and conditions by increasing wind/hail deductibles in targeted states, promoting account-rounded business, and tempering roof claim severity through reduced coverage product offerings,” Andy Napoli, The Hartford’s president of Consumer Markets, which includes homeowners’ insurance, said during the conference call with financial analysts. Account-rounded business means The Hartford will try to sell more bundled services, such as combined auto and home coverage. Other insurers are taking similar actions,...Read More