The Dodd Blog

October is one of the best months to replace a roof in the Treasure Valley, and November still works on most homes with the right cold weather planning. Here is what changes late in the season and how to book it.

A roof that leaks after the first snow in Fargo usually has a gap in the ice barrier, attic frost, or summer hail damage that finally opened up. Here is how to tell which one you have and what to do before the deep cold.

Yes, snow can collapse a roof in the Treasure Valley, but it is rare on a sound pitched home. Here is what failed in January 2017, how much snow really weighs, the warning signs, and what to fix before the first storm.

Why more North Dakota carriers are asking about roof age and condition at renewal, what happens if the roof is old, and how a free inspection puts you ahead of it.

What to check on your roof and gutters in October before Idaho freezes, what you can do yourself, and when to call for a free inspection.

Most Treasure Valley window replacements finish in one to two days on site. Here is the full timeline from measurement to install day, plus how to prepare your home.

For most Treasure Valley homes with a long ridge line, a ridge vent with soffit intake beats box vents. Here is when each one makes sense and how to switch during a roof replacement.

Hail dents metal roofs in Fargo more often than it punctures them. Here is what the damage looks like, when dents actually lead to leaks, and how a cosmetic damage exclusion changes your claim.

Yes, ice dams do form on Boise, Eagle, and Star roofs after snow and a stretch of freezing nights. Here is what causes them, which homes are most at risk, and how to prevent a January leak.

A fall commercial roof inspection in Boise should cover drains, seams, flashings, rooftop equipment curbs, and ponding spots, with repairs done before the first hard freeze. Here is what to expect.

Roof rejuvenation spray can buy a few years on a dry but sound shingle roof, but it does not fix cracked, curling, or hail damaged shingles. Here is when it makes sense in Fargo and when it is money wasted.

A new roof usually lowers homeowners insurance in Idaho, and Class 4 or metal systems earn the biggest credits. Here is what Treasure Valley carriers look for and what paperwork to send.

Most metal roofs in Fargo, West Fargo, Moorhead, and Horace need snow guards above doors, walkways, gutters, and lower roofs. Learn which guard types survive North Dakota winters and when to install them.

Wavy shingle lines, exposed nails, missing drip edge, reused flashing, and no permit are the most common signs of a bad roofing job on Treasure Valley homes. Here is how to check your roof and what to do next.

Shingles crack and curl when the asphalt dries out, and Fargo temperature swings speed that up. Learn the difference between curling and cracking, what cold and ventilation do, and when repair or replacement makes sense.

Overflowing gutters in Boise, Meridian, Nampa, and Caldwell usually come down to a clog, lost pitch, too few downspouts, or gutters too small for the roof. Here is how to tell which one you have and when to fix it.

A cracked rubber pipe boot is the usual cause of a vent pipe leak in the Treasure Valley. Here is how to confirm it, and how to fix it without replacing the roof.

Fargo homes need at least R-49 in the attic, and newer codes call for R-60. Here is how to measure what you have and why it matters for ice dams, attic frost, and roof life.

Synthetic underlayment outlasts felt in Idaho heat and wind. Here is what goes under the shingles on a Treasure Valley roof and what to look for on your estimate.

Roof pitch changes replacement cost through added surface area, slower labor, and safety setup. Here is how steep and low slope roofs price out in Boise, Meridian, Eagle and across the Treasure Valley.