Case Studies2025-08-27T18:54:40+00:00

Upgrading Your Home’s Exterior: How New Windows Improve Energy Efficiency and Comfort

When Minnesota homeowners think about exterior upgrades, roofing and siding often come to mind first. But windows play an equally critical role in protecting your home, improving energy efficiency, and enhancing year-round comfort. Aging or poorly performing windows can quietly drive up utility bills, create drafts, and make indoor temperatures harder to control—especially during Minnesota’s long winters and humid summers. Upgrading your windows is not just a cosmetic improvement. It’s a strategic investment that improves comfort, efficiency, and long-term value. In this guide, we’ll explain how new windows transform your home’s exterior performance and why professional installation matters. Why Windows Matter More Than You Think Windows are

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A Homeowner’s Guide to Navigating Insurance Claims After Hail or Storm Damage

Severe storms are a fact of life in Minnesota. From hail and high winds to heavy rain and ice, weather events can damage your roof, siding, gutters, and windows in ways that aren’t always obvious at first glance. When that happens, knowing how to navigate the insurance claims process can make the difference between a smooth repair and months of frustration. This guide explains how storm damage insurance claims work, what homeowners should do immediately after a storm, and how working with an experienced local contractor like Patriot Homes can help protect your home and your investment. Why Storm Damage Insurance Claims Matter for Minnesota Homeowners Hail

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Minnesota Roof Lifespan: How Weather Impacts Your Shingles

Minnesota homeowners know that our weather isn’t just unpredictable—it’s demanding. Roofs here face a unique set of stressors: months of heavy snow, subzero temperatures, extreme summer heat, humidity, hail, and rapid freeze–thaw cycles. These conditions dramatically impact how long shingles last, how often repairs are needed, and when a full replacement becomes unavoidable. Understanding how Minnesota weather affects your roof helps you protect your investment and avoid costly damage. Below, we break down the average roof lifespan in our state, how specific weather patterns accelerate deterioration, what warning signs to look for, and how homeowners can extend the life of their roof. How Long Do Asphalt Shingle

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Roof & Exterior Maintenance Guide: What Minnesota Homeowners Should Do Each Season

If you live in Minnesota, your home’s exterior takes a beating year-round — hail in the spring, summer heat waves, autumn storms, and heavy winter snow. Over time, these conditions can wear down your roof, siding, and gutters, leading to costly repairs or even full replacements. At Patriot Homes, we’ve seen it all. As a trusted Minnesota roofing and exterior contractor, we help homeowners maintain, repair, and restore their properties after years of exposure to the Midwest’s most unpredictable weather. Here’s your complete Roof & Exterior Maintenance guide to seasonal maintenance — what to check, when to act, and how to protect your investment all year long.

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