About Robert Collins
Rob Collins serves as President/Owner of Quarve Contracting, a leading home exterior remodeling contractor in the Twin Cities founded in 1983 by Pat Quarve. His background and experience includes leading teams, marketing and strategy development for brands including Pella Windows and Doors, EMCO Storm Doors, Nike, Valvoline and Buffalo Wild Wings. In his personal time, Rob enjoys time with family in the wilderness, working in the woodshop and RV camping.Here at Quarve we understand the need for quality siding on a home, and when it comes to choosing the best, you need to evaluate what will work for you in terms of what's important to you.
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As many homeowners in the Minneapolis area make the switch from conventional asphalt shingles to durable metal roofing, one questions repeatedly rises: “Should I tear the old roof off – or keep it on?” That's a great question, but there is not a straight yes or no answer one way or the other.
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With another Minnesota spring now upon us, well . . . get ready for the rain! The weather's beautiful this week, but you know it won't last. And if you haven’t already, this may be a good time to check out the condition of your rain carrying system.
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How well did your roof recover from that harsh winter weather? Is it still holding strong, or are you needing a replacement done this spring?
Read MorePlanning your siding can be something that seems increasingly difficult with all of the styles, colors and (of course) types of siding out there.
Read MoreIf you're like most homeowners, you probably have a forever-long list of home improvement projects to work on. We're also homeowners so know what that's like. We also know how easy it can be to put off the things that seem less important, like regular roof inspections.
Read MoreDo you know what to look for when evaluating the condition of your windows? While we looked into many of the problems that are found when inspecting windows in part 1 of this article, it is also important to notice any issues that could further be found with the windows.
Read MoreAre your windows ready for summer? You could check them yourself, but you might not be aware of everything you should look over. An inspection by a professional replacement window company may unveil problems you didn't even know to look for, and they can identify causes you might not.
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Have the spring rains been making their way into your home? That probably means you've got a roof leak. Leaking roofs tend to be a common occurrence that happens, and when the roof is leaking due to old age than perhaps it is time for a new roof.
Read MoreAll paint on the exterior of homes or other buildings will need to be re-painted because it chips and peels with time. (An exception is stucco; the color is actually part of the final coat and isn't painted on. This finish coat or dash deteriorates due to oxidation powdering when it ages.
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