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.If the siding on your home is in sad shape, you may be thinking about getting it replaced before another Twin Cities winter hits us. That's definitely a wise think to consider, because after your roofing, your siding provides the most protection for your home from our often harsh weather.
Read MoreOkay, so we're not exactly the ghost-busters team, but there are some strange ideas floating around the neighborhoods in the Twin Cities about metal roofing. And we're here to correct the misinformation and hopefully bust those myths: The Top 5 Myths About Residential Metal Roofing – BUSTED!
Read MoreAs a licensed roofing contractor here in the Minneapolis metro for nearly four decades, we are well aware that the idea of needing to replace the roof on your home could be a daunting prospect. After all, it's probably one of the biggest expenses you'll face in terms of home repair.
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Undetected roof leaks can cause major damage to a home . One of the reasons for this is that the water leaks are often through very small areas and can go unnoticed until there is a huge problem, like a ceiling starting to crumble.
Read MoreIt seems like our long, hot summer is coming to an abrupt end, as the forecast is for chilly temps and possible frost in the Twin Cities in just a short time. The kids are back in school (even if it's from home), so we can't avoid the reality that fall is here.
Read MoreWe recently shared a post about what could happen with your homeowner's insurance coverage when your roof hits the 15-year mark. Knowing the anticipated lifespan of a particular roofing material is very important.
Read MoreWhile most asphalt roofing is warrantied for around 20 years or more, the 15-year age mark is something of a negative milestone.
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Make sure you've got plenty of clearance between the side of your house and your grill. Whenever it's backyard grilling season here in the Minneapolis area, fire trucks are sure to be called out. Often the problem is minor and gets taken care of even before the fire fighters show up.
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Here in the Minneapolis area we get our share of pests, especially the flying ones. Most of the year - except for the bitter cold winter - we get mosquitoes, flies, box elder bugs, gnats, and more. But don't forget about birds, bats, and rodents.
Read MoreAs a licensed Minnesota roofing company specializing in the installation of steel and other metal roofing, part of our job is to educate the public about metal roofing. And part of that education involves combating common misconceptions that continue to get attention, even though they are untrue.
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