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.Spring is the best time to survey your roof for damage, because most roofing materials will expand and contract through the cold Minnesota winters. This, along with heavy snow and ice dams, can damage your roof.
Read MoreThe gutters are one of the most important parts of your roof system. They guide water away from the building and stop it from damaging your home.
Read MoreMinnesota springs bring beauty and relief, but they can also be rough on your roof. These solutions to common problems can take some of the stress out of the season.
Read MoreAlthough US Energy Secretary Steven Chu’s suggestion of painting your roof white may save you money in the summer, it won’t do you any favors in the winter or in terms of curb appeal. Instead of getting out the paint, see what installing a heat reflective metal roof can do for you.
Read MoreAlthough insulation is usually only thought of in the winter, it’s just as important in the summer to keep your house cool. This article by Cheryl Cullen explains why it’s just as important in the warm weather Minnesota summers bring as it is in the winter.
Read MoreIf you’re in the market for a new roof, you probably have a fair idea of what traditional asphalt roofing has to offer. If you’d like something different, metal roofing has many advantages that should be discussed.
Read MoreIf you’re one of the over 120 billion homeowners living in a house that’s over 35 years old, you’re probably thinking about remodeling. Whether you want to improve your energy efficiency or update your look, turning your project green has many advantages.
Read MoreChange is a part of life, and sometimes, your living situation must accommodate that change. In today’s economy, sometimes it can be difficult to decide whether to do a renovation on your existing home or to pick up and move elsewhere.
Read MoreReplacing siding is one of the most popular exterior home improvements, especially with low- maintenance options such as steel. When we think of steel siding, the first image that usually comes to mind is that of either a mass storage facility or a small-town repair shop.
Read MoreAs environmentally-conscious home improvement professionals , we believe in using products and techniques that are ecologically friendly. On practice we endorse is recycling building materials to reduce any impact on the environment. Most used materials can be either recycled or reused.
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