Commercial Roofing Maintenance Tips
Business owners take on a variety of responsibilities. Among those responsibilities include ensuring all aspects of the building are in the best shape possible, including the roof. Because your building’s roof plays an important role in protecting your building from natural forces, you should take the time to properly maintain and service it. Intelligent Design Corp […]
Unique Ideas For Your New Deck
When you consider adding a deck to your home, you may only be picturing one common type of deck. Perhaps you simply envision your deck extending outward from your home on a single platform. Although you may not realize, there are actually plenty of ways you can get creative with your home’s deck. At Intelligent […]
Choosing New Windows What Design Is Right for You
Choosing new windows for your home or building can be difficult. There are a vast array of window designs available, each with its own pros and cons. You may want your home or building to emminnate a certain feel, which is contingent on the design. Windows are some of the most visible aspects of any […]
Considerations for Vinyl Siding Replacements
Vinyl siding has long been proven to be a cost effective and energy efficient material that can boost your home’s decor. In order to install vinyl siding properly, you should hire an expert siding contractor. Every job is different and at Intelligent Design Corporation, we recognize this and customize each installation based on your individual needs. […]
Tips For Keeping Your Home Warm This Winter
Minnesota is known for its particularly cold winters. The battle to keep your home warm can seem never-ending during the winter months. From taking advantage of sunny days to replacing your old windows, there are several steps you can take to heat up your home. Keep your home warm this winter by following these tips. Take […]
Green Roofs? Cool Roofs? What’s the Best Option?
As a society, we are learning about various ways to reduce our carbon footprint, keep our homes cooler, and improve our energy efficiency. In fact, many of the ways in which we do these things using our roofs aren’t necessarily new ways. Some have been around for years. If you are considering a green roof or […]
What Is EPDM Roofing
Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) is a roofing material that can be used on certain roof types. The synthetic rubber substance is long-lasting and can be used on low-slope commercial buildings. The material is primarily made from ethylene and propylene, which come from natural gas. In order to install EPDM, we use a variety of methods, […]
How Bad Weather Impacts Your Roof
The roof is the first protective layer of any home. It is also the most significant. Roofs protect homeowners from downpours during the wet season, the boiling heat during the summer months, and the winter chill during winter. A roof takes the wear and tear over the years from the extreme changes of the season […]
How to Prevent Ice Dams in the Winter
The cold winter months can cause an excess of wear and tear on your home. One of the most common issues a home can face is the formation of ice dams. Ice dams occur when water freezes near the edge of your home’s roof as it runs off the house. When an excess of water […]
How to Check for Hail Damage on Your Home
Summer and early fall are prime times for damaging storms to roll through the area. Storms can bring rain, high wind, and even hail. In just a few short moments, hail can create an extreme amount of damage to your home. Roofs are one of the most common sites of hail damage, but damage can […]