Roof Design and Planning

A roofing project done without a clear plan costs more and performs worse. We work directly with Twin Ports homeowners to select materials, colors, and system configurations that complement your home’s architecture and the demands of the local climate. Every plan accounts for roof pitch, drainage flow, and structural integrity before a single shingle is touched.

Roof Replacement

When your existing roof has reached the end of its serviceable life, a clean, thorough replacement is the only responsible answer. We strip your old system down to the decking, inspect every board for rot or weather damage common in Northland conditions, and install a premium shingle system engineered to stay anchored even when lake winds push hard against your home.

Weatherproofing

Ice dams are not just a nuisance in the Twin Ports. They are an active threat to your home’s structure. We install robust ice and water shield membranes along eaves and valleys, creating a critical moisture barrier that holds firm through the freeze and thaw cycles that define a typical Duluth-Superior spring. This is the layer most homeowners never see but cannot afford to skip.

Shingle Replacements

Localized damage from a fallen branch or a fierce wind event does not always require a full replacement. We perform color-matched shingle replacements that integrate seamlessly with your existing roof, restoring both the watertight seal and the clean visual continuity of your roofline without the cost or timeline of a complete system overhaul.

Flashing Installation

The joints where your roof meets a chimney, wall, or dormer are where most leaks begin. We install high-grade metal flashing at every vulnerable transition point, directing water away from the seams that standard shingles cannot fully protect on their own. Properly executed flashing is the detail that separates a roof that lasts from one that fails quietly over time.

Underlayment Installation

Shingles are your roof’s first defense, not its only one. We install high-performance synthetic underlayment across your entire roof deck, providing a secondary waterproof barrier that significantly outperforms traditional felt in moisture resistance, tear strength, and long-term durability. This layer works around the clock even if surface shingles are ever compromised.

Gutter Integration

A high-quality roof that dumps water against your foundation is still a problem waiting to happen. We ensure your roofing system integrates precisely with your gutter lines to manage runoff effectively, protecting your landscaping, your basement, and your foundation from the water damage that poor drainage causes season after season.

Attic Ventilation Solutions

Trapped heat in your attic is one of the leading causes of premature shingle failure and ice dam formation in Twin Ports homes. We evaluate your current airflow and install ridge vents, soffit vents, and baffles that keep your attic breathing properly year-round. A correctly ventilated roof runs cooler in summer and resists the damaging heat buildup that accelerates winter ice dam cycles.

Roof Inspections

Whether you are preparing a home for sale, filing an insurance claim after a hail event, or simply checking the condition of an aging roof, our inspections provide honest, thorough answers. We examine every component of your roofing system from shingles and flashing to ventilation and decking, giving you a clear picture of your roof’s current health and remaining service life.