The Dodd Blog

Fargo homeowners policies usually cover the interior water damage an ice dam causes, but not removal or prevention. Here is how these claims actually work.

Heat cables melt drainage paths through ice dams but do not fix the heat loss that causes them. When they make sense in Fargo, their downsides, and the better long term fix.

Fog between the panes means a failed seal. Moisture on the glass means humidity. How Fargo homeowners can tell the difference and when replacement makes sense.

Soffit feeds your attic ventilation and fascia carries your gutters. Here is why both fail on Fargo homes and how to catch it before winter.

Roof flashing leaks in Fargo homes because freeze and thaw cycles, ice dams and dried sealant break the seal where the roof meets a wall, chimney or vent. Here is how to spot it and fix it before winter.

Most Fargo roof replacements finish in one day. Here is the step by step rundown from Dodd Roofing and Exteriors, including winter scheduling, decking surprises, and the final walkthrough.

Flat roofs in Fargo-Moorhead should be cleared based on weight and drainage, not depth. Here are the thresholds, warning signs and safe removal practices.

A Fargo basement bedroom needs 5.7 square feet of net clear opening, 24 inches of clear height, 20 inches of clear width, and a sill within 44 inches of the floor. Here is what that means for window wells, permits, and resale.

Hail season in North Dakota runs May through August and peaks in June and July. Here is how to tell if hail hit your address and when to book a pre season inspection.

Minnesota law requires repairs to reasonably match the rest of the structure, so undamaged siding can be covered after a hail claim in Moorhead. Here is how the matching rule works and how to prove your siding cannot be matched.

Storm chasers follow hail maps into Fargo within days. Here is how to check a license, spot deductible fraud, and read a storm repair contract before signing.

Soft or delaminated sheathing will not hold a nail. Here is why roof decking fails in Fargo and Moorhead, how much usually gets replaced, and who pays.

Shingles around Fargo are rated for 110 to 130 mph in the lab, but roofs lose shingles in far smaller gusts. Here is what wind ratings mean and why edges fail first.

Gutters pull away in Fargo because snow and ice overload them, fasteners work loose, or the fascia rots. Here is how to fix it before winter.

Wind and hail deductibles in North Dakota are often percentage based and much higher than homeowners expect. Here is how to find yours and what it means for a hail claim.

Yes, ice and water shield is required at the eaves of new roofs in Fargo. Here is what the code calls for and why FM winters demand it.

What counts as a roofing emergency in the FM metro, what to do in the first hour, and how emergency tarping works in wind, hail, and winter.

Late August through October is the window for inspections and repairs on FM metro commercial roofs. Here is the checklist we work from.

Attic frost happens when indoor moisture freezes on the cold roof deck. Learn what causes it in Fargo homes, how it differs from a roof leak, and how to stop it before winter.

Fargo roofs are engineered for heavy snow, but wet packed snow weighs far more than fresh powder. Here is how to judge the load on your roof and when to act.