Posts Tagged ‘hail damage repair’
Monday, September 28th, 2009
Full Service Contractor For Fire, Water, and Hail Damage In Minnesota
Finding a Minnesota fire, water, or hail damage contractor to help evaluate the damage to your property is crucial to the success of your project, because you want the best for your roof. You want a company that is honest, will do their job when they say they will do it, and will provide you with the options that you need to have the best for your roof possible.
So how do you find the best fire, water, or hail damage contractor in Minnesota? Well, here are some things that you want to look for:
You need a Minnesota fire, water, or hail damage contractor who will be able to inspect your roof and adequately tell you what is wrong with it. This means not telling you that you need a new roof when all you need is repairs. You want honesty. The contractor needs to be more about doing a good job than trying to make the money.
You want options in roofing materials. This means that you should be able to decide the roofing type that you want. However, you want a roofing material that will stand up to the next hailstorm and not cause you to have to have repairs again. For instance, you should be able to ask the Minnesota hail damage contractor about Class 4 roofing. This is the closest to hail resistant as you are going to get. You can then discuss prices and make your decision from there.
All-in-all, what you choose is also based on certain areas that concern you the most. Fortunately, you do not have to go too far to find a fire, water, or hail damage contractor in Minnesota. Call Langerman Exteriors at 763-493-0058 and have your property damage taken care of as quickly and efficiently as possible.
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Friday, September 11th, 2009
Energy Saving Doors and Windows From LEI
Before you learn how energy efficient windows can save you money on energy bills, it is a good idea to understand exactly how your old windows are losing heat energy.
Heat energy escapes four ways out the windows.
1) Conduction
When warm inside air hits the glass and frame of the window, heat energy is transferred molecule-to-molecule through the window material, gradually warming it up. When cold air from the outside touches the warm material, some heat is transferred to the air and carried away in the wind, like soup getting cooler when you blow on it.
2) Convention
Warm air rises and cool air falls. This is as true in the space between the panes of glass in a double paned window as it is everywhere else. This transfer of heat from the bottom of the window to the top of the window means the bottom of the window is constantly cooler and is therefore drawing more heat from the air inside the house.
3) Air Leakage
Ill fitting windows with bad seals and cracked caulking allows air to pass between the window frame, the glass, and the wall. Since warm air will always flow into an area with cooler air, windows that leak will allow air from inside the house to flow out and be lost.
4) Radiation
Heat travels through the air from any hot source in the form of infrared and ultraviolet radiation. This radiation passes through regular glass, heating air and objects on the other side. This means that windows act as large portals through which heat inside the house can radiate out.
When shopping for new energy efficient windows, it is important to find out how they address all four methods of heat loss. At Langerman Exteriors Inc, we install only the very best windows on the market. You will recover the cost of this investment on energy savings in no time.
Contact us at 763-493-0058 for a free home inspection today!
• Check www.efficientwindows.org for more information on what qualifies for the tax credits
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Wednesday, September 9th, 2009
Why Vinyl Siding?
No matter what kind of exterior home improvement services you need, can handle it. Whether it is roofing, siding or windows for a new home or remodeling an existing one, we are your one stop place for it all.
At LEI, siding is only one of the things we are experts at doing. Starting with great quality products is your first step towards achieving the look and feel you want your home. Choosing who does the job is next. We have established ourselves as a leader in the industry by going above and beyond to make our customers happy and using only the best of the best in materials.
What Makes a Quality Vinyl Siding?
Beauty Vinyl siding provides enduring beauty and design flexibility. Using a variety of siding and soffit styles, colors, accessories and trim, you can update any place. You can update a ranch, add character to a colonial home, or even re-create a Victorian style home. You can select one that will be consistent with your home’s design and fit right into the environment.
Durability Vinyl siding is now the #1 siding material available. And with good reason! Nothing beats vinyl siding for sheer endurance. Unlike many other materials, it is impervious to rain, cold, salt and snow. It will not rot, peel, dent or show scratches, nor will it ever need painting. A simple soap and water rinse once a year is all that is necessary to remove dirt and maintain the look.
Value Vinyl siding is a great investment for any home. Re-siding a home is among the top 10 remodeling projects in terms of overall payback. In addition, if you re-side with vinyl, you can often recoup 100% or more of your investment. Of course, that is if you pick Langerman Exteriors Inc.
To make an appointment or find out about our services, call the experts at Langerman Exteriors Inc today at 763-493-0058
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Monday, September 7th, 2009
Home improvement tax credits are available for insulation, replacement windows and doors, roofing
If you are considering a home improvement project this year, now is the time! Remember that the energy tax incentives can help save you money. This legislation provides consumers with tax credits for making their homes more energy efficient.
New windows are one of the best returns on investment of any home improvement. They will increase your home’s comfort and energy efficiency. The Remodeling Magazine’s Cost vs. Value report concludes, when replacing 10+ windows with vinyl replacement windows, the home’s immediate return of investment is 73.6%.
Langerman Exteriors Inc can provide you with quality windows to enhance the look, value, and energy efficiency of your home. If you buy them now, you may qualify for a credit of 30% of the product cost up to $1,500 on your federal income tax. To be eligible, windows, doors and skylights must have both a U-Factor equal to and less than 0.30 and a Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) equal to or less than 0.30.
Windows can be one of your home’s most attractive features, but they can also account for 10 to 25% of your heating bills. Lower energy bills, attractive appearance, easier cleaning, maintenance free operation, and increase your home value…these are the benefits you get with every product purchased from LEI. Choose from wide selection of attractive options that will make your home stand out in a crowd…for all the right seasons.
Call the experts at LEI today. Let us help you choose the right window style, with the right glass, and all the right options that will suit your needs as well as your budget. 763-493-0058
For more information on what qualifies for tax credits visit energystar.gov/taxcredits
Get the ENERGY STAR Guide — For complete information on keeping your home comfortable year-round, get the ENERGY STAR Guide to Energy Efficient Cooling and Heating
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Thursday, September 3rd, 2009
LEI Will Handle Your Insurance Claim From Start To Finish
Langerman Exteriors Inc is more than just a little familiar with fire and water damage. We have been working with homeowners, management companies, and insurance companies for many years restoring property.
Our Restoration Services Include The Following:
- Water Damage Repair and Restoration
- Flooded Wet Basement/Crawl Space Damage Cleanup
- Broken / Frozen Water Pipe Flood Damage
- Wet Carpet Removal & Restoration
- Wet Basement and crawl space Clean-Up
- Direct billing to Insurance
- Water and Sewage Extraction & Clean up
- Complete Structural Drying
- Complete Disinfection & Sanitization
- Direct billing to Insurance
- Fire, Smoke and Soot Damage Cleaning
- Content Pack-out/Pack-back
- Mold Remediation / Removal
Contact our office today to get started. In addition, if insurance is covering your loss, we will handle everything for you from start to finish. Throughout the process, we will do everything we can in order to minimize the headache and inconvenience. We will help with filling out paperwork, contacting the adjusters, clarifying the scope of the job and then we will work off the insurance companies approved estimate.
Let LEI handle your project today. You will be glad you did! 763-493-0058
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Tuesday, September 1st, 2009
The Best Defense Against Ice Dams Is An Energy Efficient Roof
Energy efficient roofs minimize problems with ice dams because they keep the entire roof cold. There is little difference in temperature between the part of the roof inside the perimeter of the outside walls and the part covering the overhangs. So, melting and refreezing is minimized. Insulating to prevent heat leaks and sealing against air leaks between the inside of the building and the attic are the best ways to achieve a cold roof. Increasing the level of insulation is the best course of action. Accumulated dollar savings for heating and cooling, beyond the cost of the installed insulation, should be more than $1000. Costs to repair damage from a leak caused by an ice dam could easily exceed $5000.
Ventilation of the attic may help to achieve a cold roof. Its primary purpose, though, is to prevent moisture from condensing in the attic on the underside of the roof and dripping down into the insulation. This moisture is in any warm air that leaks from the inside of the building. Sealing the air leaks is more effective than increasing the ventilation.
To stop dammed up water from leaking under the shingles use a waterproof membrane under the parts of the roof where ice dams occur and melt water backs up. The membrane is usually placed from the edge of the roof up beyond where the walls intersect the roof. This membrane is installed when old shingles are replaced.
If ice dams are building up and no heaters are in place, home and building owners may have to take emergency action. Hammers, hatchets, ice picks or even salt used at the edge of a roof to attack ice dams and icicles do more harm than good and are not recommended. If snow is piling up to the point where the roof seems or sounds vulnerable to collapse, some snow can be removed, but safety is the first concern. The object of snow removal from roofs is to reduce the snow load to safe levels, not to clean it off entirely. Regardless, there is danger of damage to the roof surface from using implements such as rakes or shovels. There are hazards to people who climb up to the roof on slippery ladders and stand on them. Walking on an already stressed roof may cause local failures in the structure. Snow removal from a roof is a risky business. Using a licensed contractor is the wisest course of action to take.
Energy efficient roofs are less likely to have ice dams. Calling Langerman Exteriors Inc is your next course of action. We will do a free roof inspection. Our skilled roofing experts can offer you the most innovative materials and techniques to get the job done right.
Contact us at 763-493-0058 for a free inspection of your home!
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Wednesday, August 19th, 2009
Do You Know How To Spot If You Need A New Roof?
Damage To Your Roof?
| Shingles don’t last forever. If they are more than a decade old, it is time to take a look. Do you know how to spot if you need a new roof?
Age is the biggest factor. An asphalt-shingle roof, which is the most popular in America, is likely to last an average of 13 years.
Here are some key danger signs that your roof needs to be replaced.
- Attic leak-wet, rainy climates
- Attic leakage-icy, winter climates
- Blistering/peeling paint
- Interior stains
- Exterior decay
- Cracking and curling
- Dirty looking areas
- Energy loss
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Leakage in attic after wind-driven rain
Possible cause: Leaky or inadequate shingle underlayment or deteriorated flashing
 
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Leakage in attic after ice build-up
Possible cause: Inadequate shingle underlayment allows water from ice dams to leak into attic> |
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Blistering and/or peeling of interior and/or exterior paint
Possible cause: Excessive temperature or high humidity due to poor attic ventilation |
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Stains on interior ceilings and walls or mold and mildew growth
Possible cause: Inadequate or faulty shingle underlayment allowing leakage or inadequate ventilation |
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Decay of roof shingles, sheathing, and/or siding
Possible cause: Poor attic ventilation |
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Missing, cracked or curled shingles
Possible cause: Shingles have reached the end of their useful life |
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Dark, “dirty-looking” areas on your roof
Possible cause: Environmental pollutants; vegetation, fungus or algae; loss of granules due to age of shingles |
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Excessive energy costs
Possible cause: Insufficient attic ventilation causes heating/cooling system to run excessively
In warm weather, inadequate ventilation will trap hot air in the attic, causing air conditioning systems to work harder, or leaving your home’s interior hotter and less comfortable. Attic Ventilation: In both hot and cold weather, insufficient attic ventilation may cause moisture in the attic to become trapped and condense on the rafters. This condensed moisture can drip down onto the insulation and reduce its effectiveness.
Excessive energy costs can result.
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If you are considering a new roof for your home, complex, or business, call Langerman Exteriors Inc today! 763-493-0058
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Monday, August 17th, 2009
Minnesota Storms Can Damage Your Property
I might have storm damage. What should I do?
- Call Langerman Exteriors Inc at 763-493-0058. We will come out to give you a free storm damage assessment.
- Call your insurance agent. Let your insurance agent know a contractor has discovered that your property has storm damage and you would like your contractor to meet with your adjuster to begin the claim process.
- Let us explain your insurance scope. The scope is the packet your insurance provider will mail you, summarizing all the damage that was found on your house. This packet can be complicated and confusing. We can make sure all of your damage gets covered. We will also explain all your options with you.
- Just sit back and let Langerman Exteriors Inc do all the work! Depending on the damage done to your house, you may be choosing new shingles or siding colors or upgrading your gutters or fascia. Either way, we will help you with all your decisions. We will help you determine the designs, color styles, and products that will be right for you.
LEI is ready to help with any exterior repair or installation you may be dealing with. We can handle everything with the insurance company from claim filing to final sign off. Our insurance claim process is complete and efficient. You don’t just have to take our word for it, ask our clients!
Contact our office today to get started at 763-493-0058. And remember, if insurance is covering your loss, we will handle everything for you. Let Langerman Exteriors Inc handle your project today. You will be glad you did!
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Wednesday, August 12th, 2009
Your Local Hail Damage Experts
Sadly, there are some scammers out there who do not know a shingle from a piece of plywood. You can protect yourself from these folks by proceeding with caution for any major repair or replacement job to your home. Before deciding on a roofing contractor, check at least 2 or 3 different contractors and get a written quote that explains what the job will include:
- Check into the roofing contractor’s business address. Make sure the telephone number works.
- Ask for proof of insurance.
- Make sure their licensing is up to date.
- Check with past customers to see if they were satisfied with their work.
- Find out if they belong to professional associations and they are in good standing.
- Request everything in writing. Before going ahead with the job, get a contract.
- Don’t always go with the lowest bid. The cheapest one might not be the one with the right licensing and a favorable track record.
- Avoid anyone asking for only cash payments.
Keep in mind, hiring a roofing contractor is a big deal. Your entire life is under it, so making sure you are comfortable with the contractor is imperative. Sometimes, when facing an emergency, it is very tempting to just hire the first contractor listed. Caving in to hire someone, ~ just anyone, may cost you more in the end.
At Langerman Exteriors Inc, we will handle all of insurance paperwork and home restoration, from claim to completion. Our qualified roofers will asses and adequately document that damage exists. We will be your advocate throughout the entire claim and repair process.
If you suspect your home has sustained hail or storm damage, call Langerman Exteriors Inc today! We will provide a free home inspection of your property. 763-493-0058
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Langerman Exteriors, Inc.
8416 Xerxes Ave N.
Brooklyn Park, MN 55444
Office: 763.493.0058
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Monday, August 10th, 2009
Minnesota Restoration Contractor
Got Storm Damage?
Langerman Exteriors Inc will to maximize your insurance claim. We will meet with your adjuster at your property to go over the damage together, so everyone has a complete understanding of the work to be done. We will work with them on your behalf to make sure that all the necessary repairs are covered. We will take care of everything, so you don’t have to. We will discuss:
Siding Damage
We will look high and low for cracked vinyl, dented steel/aluminum, or hail damages.
Fascia
We look for dents or marks on your fascia.
Roof Damage
We will look for broken or missing shingles, hail damage, unsealed shingles due to wind.
Gutters
We check for dents on your gutters, downspouts, and gutter covers.
Windows
We check for cracked windows or dents in the sash. We also look for broken seals and damaged screens.
Decks & Fences
We look for hail marks that might require pressure washing and re-staining or painting.
Other Property Damage
We also check all of your other personal property (lamp posts, furniture, tables, etc) which is also covered by your insurance carrier.
LEI is ready to help with any exterior repair or installation you may be dealing with. We will help you with all the red tape involved with insurance claims. We can handle everything with the insurance company from claim filing to final sign off.
Langerman Exteriors Inc has been a window, siding, and roofing contractor serving Minnesota and Western Wisconsin homeowners for over 40 years. With our many years of hands on personal experience, we are knowledgeable in all areas of home and property improvements. Please call us at 763-493-0058. We would like the opportunity to discuss your needs in further detail.
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