Residential and Commercial Roofing

Excel Roofing Has You Covered

Excel Roofing has been serving Minnesota and Western Wisconsin homeowners for all of their home improvement projects for over 15 years.  We have been one of the most reputable sources for quality siding products and services, for both residential and commercial buildings, you will ever find.  If you are building a new home, or thinking about remodeling your current home, Excel Roofing offers a very impressive line of home improvement products.  We work with a variety of excellent manufacturing companies and hire only the best in the industry.
Our services include the following:

• Roofing
• Siding
• Soffit/Fascia
• Doors and Windows
• Gutters
• Stonework
• Fire and Water Restoration

At Excel Roofing, it is our goal to fulfill all of your home improvement needs, from beginning to end, with honest, reliable, and affordable services.  To find out more about our products and services, call us at 763-712-0757 or visit us online at www.excelroofingmn.com

We would love to add you to our list of satisfied customers!

Save Money With Quality Windows From Excel Roofing

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%.

Excel Roofing 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 Excel Roofing. Choose from wide selection of attractive options that will make your home stand out in a crowd.

Call the experts at Excel Roofing 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.  763-712-0757

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

Siding Repair and Installation

Minnesota Siding Contractor Services

Excel Roofing is your one stop shop for all your exterior home remodeling and repair services. We have one of the most experienced team of home siding or commercial siding experts in the Twin Cities.

Excel Roofing provides you with everything you need to know about installing new siding and getting siding repaired in the Minneapolis and St. Paul metro area.

Whatever your needs are, from vinyl siding to wood siding, stone siding to aluminum siding, and everything in between, our siding experts can match you with the perfect material that fits your style of home and your budget.  No risk.  No obligation.  Just our help!

Whether you have a residential siding project or commercial siding project, Excel Roofing is here to help.  No project is too big or too small and our team of siding experts can work with any material; vinyl siding, steel siding, PVC coated, aluminum siding, wood siding and more.

Excel Roofing is ready to help with any exterior repair or installation you may be dealing with.  As always, we will handle everything with the insurance company once you have filed the claim.

Contact Excel Roofing today at 763-712-0757 for a free home inspection.

Choosing A New Roof Is A Big Decision

Which One Is Best For You?

Choosing a new roof is a big decision.  It can be one of the biggest expenses encountered by homeowners.  It is also one of the most important decisions to make as well.  Your roof keeps the weather out of your house and away from your family and possessions.  It truly is one of the most important parts of your home.

There are many great choices for roof coverings.  Here are some of the most popular choices:

Asphalt Shingles: The most popular choice of roof coverings.  Even with increases in asphalt prices the past couple of years, asphalt and fiberglass based shingles are still your most economical roof covering.  30 year architectural or laminated shingles are a great choice.  Heavy weight asphalt shingles are also available in many styles and colors with 50 year or lifetime warranties.

Metal: Metal roofs are gaining in popularity.  Standing seam metal roofs are a classic look and style.  Corrugated panels are also available as an economical alternative.  Metal shingles or metal panels stamped and covered with granules to look like shingles, slate, terra cotta and shake are also becoming more available.  Most metal roof coverings are 100% recyclable.

Slate: Slate is a classic material that can last 100 years or more depending on the slate.  It is a heavy material and your roof needs to be designed to support the weight.  With a well designed roof and deck, a slate roof will last well into the next generation or two and look great.

Wood Shake: Another classic style, but it does not have the longevity of other materials.  If installed improperly and with low quality shakes, it may need replacement within 10 to 15 years.  Do you research and choose your contractor wisely when installing a shake roof.

Concrete Tiles: Tiles can come in terra cotta style tiles and flat tiles that look like slate and shakes.  Very durable and heavy like natural slate.  You will need to take the same precautions to make sure your roof can support the material.

Whatever your roofing your house needs, Excel Roofing is your all seasons roofing contractors.  Our skilled roofing experts stay up to date on all of the latest advancements in technology so we can always offer you the most cutting edge materials and techniques to get the job done right.

Contact Excel Roofing today for all your roofing needs at 763-712-0757

Shopping For Energy Efficient Windows?

What Should I Look For?

• Look for the ENERGY STAR label.
• Check with local utilities to see what rebates or other financial incentives are available for window replacement.
• High-performance windows have at least two panes of glass and a low-e (low emissivity) coating.
• Remember, the lower the U-factor, the better the insulation. In colder climates, focus on finding a low U-factor.
• Low solar heat gain coefficients (SHGCs) reduce heat gain. In warm climates, look for a low SHGC.
• In temperate climates with both heating and cooling seasons, select windows with both low U-factors and low SHGCs to maximize energy savings.
• Look for whole-unit U-factors and SHGCs, rather than center-of-glass, or COG, U-factors and SHGCs. Whole-unit numbers more accurately reflect the energy performance of the entire product.
• Have your windows installed by trained professionals.  Be sure they are installed according to manufacturer’s instructions; otherwise, your warranty may be void.

Excel Roofing can help you save a lot of money and spruce up your property in the process by installing new doors and windows.  You will recover the cost of this investment in no time on energy savings alone; not to mention the increase in property value that usually comes with home improvements.

Please Contact Excel Roofing today at 763-712-0757

Window requirements for window selection in Minnesota

MN-NewWindow.pdf
MN-Replacements.pdf

Reroofing and Roof Repairs In The Twin Cities

Twin Cities Roofing Contractors

Reroofing and roof repairs is where we got our start.  For nearly fifteen years we have been the Twin Cities experts in detecting and repairing hail damage to shingle roofs.  We are your all seasons roofing contractors.

Our skilled roofing experts stay up to date on all of the latest advancements in technology so we can always offer you the most cutting edge materials and techniques to get the job done right.  Whether you’re dealing with residential metal roofs, commercial metal roofs, poly foam roofing or any other type of affordable commercial roofing or residential roofing, we have the skill and expertise to get the job done for you.

We are also highly experienced flat roofing contractors.  Repairing flat roofs, flat roof ponding repairs and residential flat roof conversions are all right up our alley.

If your property has suffered roof top hail damage or you are considering reroofing a house, please contact us today.  And remember, we will handle everything with the insurance company once you’ve filed the claim.

We specialize in the following roofing types:

• Asphalt
• Shakes
• Metal
• Slate
• Flat roofing

Please Contact Excel Roofing today at 763-712-0757!

Choosing The Right Siding Contractor

Choosing The Right Siding Contractor

Siding adds beauty to a house, but there is a lot more to it than that.  The importance of siding design, material selection, installation practices and maintenance cannot be stated enough.  Siding must perform a number of important functions, including the protection from sun, wind, rain and moisture. Siding brings out the character in your home.  It can have that “just painted” look forever.  It is maintenance free, beautiful and affordable.

Excel Roofing has a full product range at a price to fit every budget.  We provide out customers with the highest quality products and services in the industry.  As a local business, we work to achieve your complete satisfaction.  Serving Minnesota and Western Wisconsin for 15 years, we realize our customers rely on our professional installation and quality craftsmanship.

Whether your need is for residential or commercial siding or construction services, Excel Roofing will work with you throughout the entire process to ensure your complete satisfaction.

Siding adds greatly to the look of the house, so when building a new house, adding to an existing one or re-siding, it may pay to consider the options.  Right now, there are more options in the marketplace than ever, so choosing one is tough.  We want to help you choose one that will look good but also be very long-lived.

Contact Excel Roofing today for a free estimate of your home at 763-712-0757

What Type Of Roof Is Right For Me?

Excel Roofing For All Your Roofing Needs

There are several types of roofing to consider when roofing your house.  Composite or asphalt shingles, wood shingles, slate, metal, or tile.

Composite or asphalt shingles – This type of shingle is the most common.  This is because of the price.  This type costs the least, is low maintenance, and is very durable.

Wood shingles – Wood shingles look great.  This is their biggest attraction.  They are expensive and high maintenance.  The upside to these is that it is that they are easy to repair or replace and they are a good insulator.

Metal roofs – Metal roofs are lightweight, fireproof, and durable.  They come in many colors and they have a long life span.

Tile and slate – They are both fireproof, easy to maintain, and have a long life span.  They are popular because of their beauty and durability.  These types are expensive and heavy.  (If you have an older home, your roof may not be strong enough to withstand the weight of them)

With so many choices available, all of these factors can make it difficult to make a decision.  Excel Roofing can help you weigh the pros and cons and help you find the roofing material that is right for your home.  We will advise you of the options that are available and ensure that you get the roof that will meet your needs.

Get the help you need to make the right roofing decision.  Call us today at 763-712-0757

The Best Defense Against Ice Dams Is An Energy Efficient Roof

Energy Efficient Roof and Siding Systems

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 Excel Roofing 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 today at 763-712-0757!

Improve Your Homes Energy Efficiency

What Is R-Value?  How Does It Affect My House?

Excel Roofing Has It All!

It is estimated that energy losses through roofs in the U.S. are increased by 70% because of the loss of insulation’s thermal resistance due to moisture contamination.  The roofing must be replaced at significant cost.  Clearly, the potential cost savings of a moisture-tolerant and energy-efficient roofing system is great.

2008 U.S. Department of Energy
R-Value Recommendations for New and Existing Homes

The following 2008 Department of Energy zone recommendations are based on comparing estimated future energy savings to the current cost of installing insulation.  The DOE gives a range for many locations for the following reasons:

• Energy costs vary greatly over each zone
• Installed insulation costs vary greatly over each zone
• Heating and cooling equipment efficiency varies from house to house
• Best estimate of future energy costs may not be exact

Excel Roofing does it all!  Whether you are dealing with residential metal roofs, commercial metal roofs, poly foam roofing, or any other type of roofing, we are your all seasons roofing contractors.  We are also highly experienced flat roofing contractors.  Repairing flat roofs, flat roof ponding repairs and residential flat roof conversions are all right up our alley.

Contact Us today for all your roofing needs at 763-712-0757