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.We had someone ask us this question recently. With the current economic conditions, many homeowners are tackling repairs and improvements themselves, in an effort to save money. But we'd like to say that the question isn't 'Can I...' but 'Should I?
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We recently shared some information on metal shake and metal slate roofing. You might wonder why we prefer that to the genuine materials. Well, there are a number of reasons we believe that a metal roof is a better option to protect homes here in the Twin Cities.
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One of the many advantages of metal roofing that Twin Cities homeowners love is that it can be selected in a variety of different looks.
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We recently ran a series of posts on our blog about choosing siding materials. (If you'd like to check out previous articles on the topic, click here for 'Siding' posts .
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Here in the Midwest many homeowners like the rustic, north woods look. And for homes, that often means split wood shake roofing. Once popular in rural areas, this type of roofing has made its way right into the urban communities of the Twin Cities.
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Remember the old commercial tag line, "Inquiring minds want to know?" Well, if you are in the market for a new roof on your home here in the Minneapolis metro, that should be you. Many people find their roofing contractor by asking friends and neighbors for recommendations.
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Perhaps you're in need of having your roof replaced, but you're dreading the mess that you KNOW is going to come along with it. Yes, we've all seen projects like this: tarps on the grass, debris in piles, ladders everywhere. You cringe wondering how your shrubs and your lawn are going to survive.
Read MoreHow much time and money are you willing to spend on regular maintenance? We realize that some homeowners enjoy doing things to their homes, and there are those with the DIY bug for whom regularly working on their siding is enjoyable, even therapeutic.
Read MoreIn a recent post we opened up the topic on how to choose siding for Minneapolis area homes. In that article we discussed the first two main considerations: your budget and your personal preference. Those are the first two factors that need to get clarified before you can move on.
Read MoreWhen we meet with prospective customers here in the Minneapolis metro about exterior remodeling such as roofing or siding, we often have discussions about cost vs. investment.
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