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.With all the rain we've been having in the Twin Cities, some homeowners are noticing roof leaks. No matter what kind of roofing you have, a leaky roof is never something to be ignored, and here are some of the common questions people have regarding roof leaks.
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Photo courtesy of US Seamless Aside from the roof of a home, siding is probably one of the most important exterior components. The siding makes the home, since it enhances its looks while also providing protection for the structure as well as insulation of the home.
Read MoreSpring cleaning is usually done every year by almost every homeowner. Everyone does the inside of the home and even the backyard, but a lot of people fail to do the roof. Your roof needs to have a dedicated cleaning day all its own.
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Replacing your siding is a necessary task, especially in environments with dramatic ranges in temperatures like Minnesota. Some materials can be wasteful, but one manufacturer, James Hardie producers of fiber cement siding, goes the extra mile to be as environmentally friendly as possible.
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Summer is the best time to install a new roof in Minnesota, and the most popular roofing material used is asphalt. If you’re putting a new roof on or shopping around, we think these facts about this valuable roofing material will help you find exactly what you want.
Read MoreAn important part of the process of getting a new roof isn’t in choosing which material to use or the contractor to go with. The often-overlooked part deals with your new investment’s warranty. There are three types commonly used in Minnesota.
Read MoreNow that power is finally getting turned on for the majority of people in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area after the nasty round of storms last week, it’s time to start repairing damage.
Read MoreIn this tight economy, many people who haven't considered themselves do-it-yourself fanatics have been tempted to tackle remodeling and repair projects themselves to save money.
Read MoreIf you're replacing your roof, you may choose the same color as your existing roof, or perhaps it's time to make a change.
Read MoreHail is a common occurrence in the St. Paul/Minneapolis area, so much so that many homeowners think they are pretty savvy when it comes to understanding hail damage to roofs.
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