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April Showers Bring….Snow? Is Your Forest Lake Home Ready for Changeable Weather?

Unseasonably warm winters.  Higher than average spring temperatures.  Heavy winds and rain on a warm day, bringing tornadoes followed by…snow!  Yes, the changing seasons in Minnesota often bring us four seasons of temperature changes and preciptation within a week.  Rapid and severe temperature shifts followed by wind-driven rain, high tornado-force winds, and even snow in what should be warm weather can spell havoc for a home’ s exterior, unless your home is protected by exterior building products such as roofing and siding designed to withstand Minnesota’s unpredictable and often harsh climate.

Most building products–especially those designed for exterior use–are a “one type fits all” design.  Unfortunately, roofing shingles that perform well in the hot, dry heat of Arizona fall short when exposed to high winds as well a heavy snows and rains that are typical of the weather in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area.  Vinyl siding that performs well as a moisture barrier chips and shatters in the face of large hail.

Fortunately, for homeowners in the Forest Lake and surrounding areas, Quarve Contracting has some climate-appropriate exterior home protection solutions.  For nearly three decades Quarve has been helping Minneapolis/St. Paul home and business owners protect, preserve, and improve their properties, and one of the ways they can do that is by offering building solutions tailored for Minnesota weather.  Two of these product lines include:

  • James Hardie Company’s HardieZone siding and accessories, specifically engineered for eight different climate profiles.  One of these is just right for the changeable and wildly varying temperatures, moisture, and wind which experience here in the Twin Cities.
  • Steel roofing from Kassel & Irons.  This incredibly durable yet lightweight roofing product can be applied right over your existing roof, saving tear-off and disposal costs.  High winds can’t disturb it, moisture can’t find a way in, and winter snows slide right off, leaving no room for ice dams.

If you’re interested in finding more about these climate-specific home improvement products, as well as the other exterior home remodeling services Quarve offers, contact us today at (763) 785-1472.  In addition to roofing and siding for Forest Lake, we serve the entire metro area, including the surrounding communities of Lino Lakes, Hugo, and Anoka. 

 

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The Right Roofing and Siding Can Help Your Forest Lake Home Stand Up to Fire Threats

Windy days and unusually dry conditions have combined to raise the threat of fires around the Twin Cities area.  Recent reports of grass fires in the Hugo area have some homeowners in outlying Minneapolis and St. Paul areas concerned about their homes’ vulnerability to fire.  Quarve Contracting wants you to know that there are steps you can take to protect your home and your family that aren’t as drastic as moving out of your wooded lot and closer to a fire department.  For nearly three decades, Quarve has been helping Minneapolis/St. Paul homeowners like those in Forest Lake find solutions to their home improvement needs.  And if reducing your home’s susceptibility to fire damage is a high priority for you, we can offer you such products as:

  • Steel and other metal roofing – extremely durable but lightweight, and noncombustible.  Sparks falling on a steel or metal roof won’t ignite like those landing on asphalt and wood shake roofs can.  And what’s more, with the variety of design options and colors available, you can cover your roof with the look of wood shakes or traditional shingles without the flammability danger.
  • Steel siding – also a noncombustible choice, it’s a great fireproof skin for the exterior of your home.  And it comes in many beautiful patterns and colors, so fire protection can be attractive as well as efficient.
  • James Hardie Cement Fiberboard Siding – this climate-specific siding product is second only to metal in its fire resistance.  Beautiful yet durable, Hardie siding is designed for specific climate conditions, and we can offer you a product that’s been produced with Minnesota’s varying and sometimes severe weather in mind.

In addition to offering you greater fire protection than many other exterior building products such as wood, vinyl, or asphalt, these great fire-resistant options from Quarve can also help you reduce your homeowner’s insurance costs.  Many insurance companies offer discounts for homeowners who install one or more of these products, so you can save money while you eliminate worry.  Call the leading Minneapolis home improvement company today at (763) 765-1472.  For over 27 years we’ve been helping Twin Cities homeowners protect and beautify their homes.  Find out how we can help you!

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Get the Classic Look of Wood Without the Upkeep with Steel Roofing Minneapolis

The dilemma facing many homeowners who love the classic wood shake look but hate the maintenance has been solved.  Quarve Contracting, Inc., one of the leading roofing companies in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, offers steel roofing from Kassel & Irons that replicates the beauty of real wood shakes or shingles but provides the no-maintenance features of durable, lightweight roofing.

Kassel & Irons has a variety of steel roofing solutions, some of which provide the look and beauty of real wood without the drawbacks.  Kasselwood allows you to choose between the look of new cedar (which unlike real cedar will not weather and will always retain that “new” color), weathered cedar, or aged cedar, which are realistically colored.  And unlike real wood products, Kasselwood steel roofing doesn’t require periodic sealing or restaining – the color and finish are permanent.  And since steel roofing is exceptionally durable, this could be the last roof you’ll ever need.

Kassel & Irons also offers Kasselshake roofing, for a more rugged yet beautiful appearance.  Or you can choose from steel roofing which resembles slate.  Whatever style you choose, and whatever color, you can be sure the beautiful look that is yours when the roof is finished will remain for years to come.  Among the other benefits to this roofing product:

  • A limited lifetime warranty, including wind resistance up to 120 mph and guarantees against damage from hail
  • A limited transferable 40-year warranty, which includes replacement labor costs (many competitors’ warranties do not include replacement labor)
  • Energy efficiency – Many styles and some colors are rated EnergyStar qualified
  • Lightweight -  in most cases you can avoid the costs of a roof tearoff and disposal

In addition to all of these advantages, Kassel & Irons steel wood-look roofing provides one benefit that real wood can’t provide – no trees need to be harvested to produce this product!  It’s a great choice for homeowners looking for a greener roofing choice.  And since it can be installed right over your existing roof, you won’t be adding to the landfill problem.

If you’re interested in looking at the beautiful roofing solutions Kassel & Irons offers, contact the Minneapolis roofing professionals at Quarve Contracting today.  Estimates are always free, and the results are priceless!  Call us at (763) 785-1472.  Now serving the northeast metro communities including White Bear Lake, Dellwood, and Vadnais Heights. 

 

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Raindrops Keep Fallin’ On Your Head? Perhaps It’s Time for Gutters from This Mpls Roofing Company

If water dripping from your eaves hits your head every time you come in and out of your front door in a rainstorm, perhaps its time to consider seamless gutters from Quarve Contracting, Inc.  Quarve is one of the leading roofing companies in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, and they also offer exterior home improvement services such as gutters.    Gutters are just about a staple in modern home construction these days, but if you’ve got an older home you may not have advantages that gutters offer.  Why are gutters important?

  • By directing rain away from the home, gutters help you avoid damage to your roof, soffit, fascia, trim, and siding.  Without gutters in place, rainfall can do permanent damage to not only these areas but also your home’s underlying structure.
  • Rainwater moves out away from your home instead of collecting on the ground at the foundation.  When water pools in the ground at a home’s foundation, the result can be damage to the foundation as well as leaky (or sometimes flooded) basements and lower levels.  Properly placed gutters and downspouts divert the water to a safe spot away from the house.
  • Stone, brick, and wood exteriors are especially susceptible to water damage, especially from repeated freezing and thawing of water.  Even in the winter, gutters can protect your home by keeping melting snow and ice off your home’s walls.
  • Undirected rainwater can eventually cause soil erosion.  This is especially important if your home has shoreline frontage, because soil runoff can also cause problems for your waterway.
  • Installing gutters is an inexpensive way to prevent costly damage repair bills in the future.
  • Gutters, much like trim, add a finishing touch to your home’s appearance, and in some cases can actually increase your home’s value.

If you’re interested in learning more about what gutters can do for your Minneapolis or St. Paul area home, contact the home improvement professionals at Quarve Contracting today.  Call us at (763) 785-1472 for a free consultation. 

 

 

 

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Minneapolis Siding Company Offers the Traditional Charm of Genuine Cedar Shake Siding

Looking to give your Minneapolis area home’s exterior a makeover?  Consider the natural beauty and traditional charm of genuine cedar shake siding.  Real wood siding products such as cedar shakes offer many advantages, including:

  • Durability:  Cedar has a long-standing reputation as a durable building material.  Native American groups in the Pacific Northwest built their dwellings out of cedar.  Many homes over 100 years old still have the original cedar siding in place.  It will last longer than most other traditional building materials other than steel.
  • Environmental friendliness:  Cedar shake siding is made out of wood, a renewable resource.  What’s more, when the siding has reached the end of usefulness or needs to be replaced for any other reason, it is completely recyclable.  Construction scraps are also recyclable.
  • Unmatched beauty:  Nothing comes close to the warmth and charm of genuine cedar shakes.  Cedar has a distinctive wood grain.  And real cedar shakes come in a wide range of colors from warm gold to soft brown.  Left unstained, the wood will slowly weather and age to a natural ash tone.
  • Versatility:  Cedar shakes can either be sealed and left in their natural color state, or they can be stained with any transparent or solid color wood stain.  Cedar may also be painted, which means you have the option of periodically changing the color scheme of your home’s exterior without replacing the siding.

If you’re interested in surrounding your home with the natural beauty and warmth of real cedar shake siding, contact Quarve Contracting, Inc., a leading siding company for the Minneapolis/St. Paul area.  Call today at (763) 785-1472 or fill out our online contact form. 

 

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Leaky Roof? Now Is the Time to Replace It Before the Severe Storm Season Hits White Bear Lake

If the recent early Spring rains have produced telltale signs of leaks on your ceilings, now is the time to have your roof inspected and repaired or replaced before the severe storm season hits White Bear Lake and the surrounding areas.  The Twin Cities are notorious for Spring weather bringing heavy wind-driven rain, hailstorms, and tornadoes.  Mid-March rains were light, but are just the beginning of what is usually a storm-plagued season for Twin Cities residents.

Don’t get caught in the next downpour and find yourself with severe structural damage, or at the least, inconvenient repair bills.  If a leaky roof is the cause, ceiling repairs are just cosmetic and won’t address the real problems.  The next rainstorm could bring even more ceiling and structural damage.  If you have concerns about the integrity of your roof, contact a licensed roofing professional such as Quarve Contracting, Inc., for a roof inspection and repair or replacement estimate.  In addition to ceiling leaks or water stains, here are some other indicators that your roof needs attention:

  • If you have asphalt shingles, piles of roofing granules (resembling very fine gravel) are collecting at the base of your downspouts
  • Loose or missing shingles
  • Shingles with curled edges
  • Darkened or stained areas, which may indicate mold, mildew, or other problems; it may also indicate that your roof simply needs to be cleaned, but only a trained roofing professional can tell for sure

Your roof is your home’s first line of defense against the elements, so don’t take any chances.  You’ve made an investment in your home; make sure it’s adequately and effectively covered.  The roofing professionals at Quarve can suggest a variety of roofing options.  Our specialty is steel roofing – it’s one of the best choices for homeowners who are looking for a green roofing product.  An additional advantage to steel roofing is that because it’s lightweight, tear-off and disposal of your old roof is usually not necessary.  That means less debris in the landfill and less labor cost.

To schedule a roof inspection and a free estimate, call the roofing experts at Quarve Contracting today.  We’re licensed and insured, and for nearly three decades we’ve been helping Twin Cities residents like those in White Bear Lake protect and preserve their homes.  Contact us at (763) 785-1472.  We also offer other home exterior remodeling services as well – replacement windows and doors, seamless gutters, and siding. 

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Is Your Golden Valley Home Looking Dated? Consider a Fresh New Exterior From This Twin Cities Remodeling Contractor

February is traditionally the month when Minnesota home owners begin planning outdoor spring projects.  If you’re considering sprucing up your home with new exterior landscaping, why not consider refreshing up your home’s exterior at the same time?  Quarve Contracting, one of the Minneapolis/St. Paul area’s leading roofing companies for nearly three decades, wants you to know that they are also a full-service home exterior remodeling contractor.  The home improvement professionals at Quarve have helped hundreds of Minnesota clients repair, refresh, and enhance their homes.

It’s not too early to begin planning your project.  Spring is just around the corner, and the mild winter weather in the Twin Cities could mean an earlier than usual remodeling season start.   And since Quarve is a full-service contractor, whether you’re contemplating a new roof or an entire exterior face lift, Quarve can handle all your remodeling needs.  Estimates and consultations are always free, so don’t hesitate to call on the experienced remodeling pros at Quarve as you’re evaluating your needs.  Here’s a list of some of the services we offer:

  • Roofing:  We specialize in steel and other metal roofing systems, a really great choice for those who are looking for a green alternative to traditional roofing.  And if you’re planning on redoing your roof, you may want to consider installing the ThermaDeck ice dam prevention system at the same time.  While this Minnesota winter has been fairly mild, that’s rarely the case.  You can be prepared now for next winter’s weather.
  • Siding:  We offer many lines of top-quality siding, including the incredibly durable steel systems as well as fire-resistant fiber cement from James Hardie.
  • Windows and Entry Doors:  New windows can help you save on energy bills, bring more light in, and reduce your window maintenance chores to almost nothing.  New entry doors can provide a welcoming feel as well as enhanced security.
  • Soffit and Fascia, Trim, and Gutters:  Quarve offers these products as the perfect finishing touch to any home improvement project.

If you know it’s time to do some long-overdue improvements on your home’s exterior but you don’t know where to start, call the home remodeling specialists at Quarve Contracting today at (763) 785-1472, or fill out our easy online contact form.  There’s no obligation, and there’s still time to get your project on our spring schedule. 

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Mpls Siding Contractor Offers The Right Solution for Your Anoka Home

With the arrival of Spring, the home repair and remodeling season is in full swing.  The unseasonably warm weather as well as many recent area home and garden shows (including the Anoka area) has many Twin Cities area home owners planning their next projects. Whether you’re looking to give your Anoka home a much-needed facelift, improve the value of your home, increase your home’s energy efficiency, or simply make long-overdue repairs, Quarve Contracting, Inc., one of the Minneapolis/St. Paul area’s leading home improvement contractors for nearly three decades, has some great solutions for you that can accomplish all these things.  One of them is siding.

Quarve offer a number of siding products, including incredibly durable seamless steel siding and climate-specific fiberboard cement siding from James Hardie.  Both of these siding lines perform exceptionally well in the face of our ever-changing and often harsh and severe Minnesota weather.  And both products are highly fire-resistant, so you may find that you’ll get a discount on your homeowner’s insurance when you install either steel or Hardieboard siding.

James Hardie is the worldwide leader in the siding industry, and for over 100 years they’ve been producing building materials for homes.  Recognizing that one siding product isn’t necessarily appropriate for all climate conditions, HardieZone siding and accessories were developed with eight unique climate zones in mind.  And Quarve offers Hardie’s siding that’s the best for standing up to the weather in this area.  It’s durable, strong, and extremely resistant to combustion.  And what’s more, it comes in a wide variety of beautiful colors and designs that can help you add to the beauty of  your home while you protect what’s inside.

Quarve also recommends seamless steel siding from U.S. Seamless.   It’s the #1 choice if you’re looking for durability, beauty, low maintenance, and low environmental impact.  Steel siding is a great green choice, and this line of siding offers the additional advantage of being seamless – no unsightly seams, no gaps, no loose edges for moisture, rodents, or insects to penetrate.  And since it’s manufactured on site and custom cut to your home’s exterior, there is little to no waste.

If you’re looking for the beauty of natural wood, we also offer cedar and shake siding as well.  Whichever you choose, you can be confident that when you choose Quarve as your siding contractor, you’ll be getting a lot of experience as well as licensed and highly-trained professionals on your siding project.  Contact Quarve today for a free consultation.   Call the Anoka area siding pros at (763) 785-1472. 

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There’s No Substitute for Quality When It Comes to Customer Care for This Mpls Home Remodeling Contractor

Diamonds.  Gold.  Butter. Angus beef.  Quality customer service.  What do all these have in common?   They may have many imitators, but there are no real substitutes.  Just as you wouldn’t accept a lookalike when you’re craving the taste of real butter, don’t accept less than exceptional customer service and quality care on your next home improvement project.  How you’re taken care of, from the initial contact to the final clean-up, is a big part of the process.  And it’s probably what you’ll remember and talk about most afterwards.

Quarve Contracting, the leading roofing and exterior home remodeling company in the Minneapolis and St. Paul area for nearly three decades, understands that taking care of their customers is what built their reputation, and continuing that tradition is what’s enabled them to be successful.  Sure, like every other for-profit company, they want to make money, but not at the expense of their customers.  And then don’t want to do it at the expense of the environment, either.  That’s why they are committed to green construction practices and offer many green remodeling services and products.  But the overriding concern for the owners and employees of Quarve is that their customers are well taken care of.  And if you read the comments from some of their customers, you’ll see that their customers feel that way.

A real voice on the other end of the phone when you call during regular business hours.  Free estimates, cheerfully given.  Careful attention to detail.  A listening ear for your concerns, and rapid response to anything that needs further attention.  These are just some of the things you can expect as a customer when you choose Quarve for your next exterior home improvement project.  We offer the following services, all done by our trained and experienced professionals:

  • Roofing inspection, installation and repair, including green roofing solutions such as steel
  • Siding installation from manufacturers like James Hardie and United States Seamless
  • Replacement windows and doors
  • Trim, and soffit and fascia to match or complement your siding
  • Gutters

Quarve also offers installation of ThermaDeck, the unique permanent ice dam prevention system, as well as professional ice dam removal in the winter.

If how you’re taken care of by your contractor is just as important to you as the products that are installed, contact the customer service fanatics at Quarve today.  Call (763) 785-1472 in the greater metro area.  We won’t be happy until you are. 

 

 

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Need Some Green Home Improvement Ideas? See Quarve at the Coon Rapids Green Expo April 14th

If spring has gotten you thinking about adding a little more green to your home this year (besides landscaping), then come out to the Coon Rapids Green Expo on April 14th.   This is the first year for this exciting event, and as a roofing and siding contractor committed to green building practices and products, Quarve Contracting will be there along with other exhibitors to introduce Coon Rapids and other Twin Cities area homeowners to making sustainability and resource conservation a part of their lives.

  • When:  Saturday, April 24th, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  • Where:  Coon Rapids Civic Center, 11555 Robinson Drive
  • Cost:  Free!

With exhibitors, educational booths, entertainment, and kids activities, there’s something for the whole family to enjoy.  Learn about such diverse topics as rain gardens, environmentally-friendly food choices, and energy conservation.  Along with other exhibitors, Quarve will be on hand to talk about our environmentally-responsible construction techniques as well as the wide range of green building products we offer.  We’re proud to provide Minneapolis/St. Paul area home and business owners with green options such as steel roofing and siding as well as energy-efficient replacement windows and exterior doors.   We’re proud of our efforts to help Coon Rapids and other Twin Cities area homeowners reduce their carbon footprint, and we offer services that can help.  And we do a lot more than talk about green.   Many of our completed projects have earned the distinction of being certified Minnesota GreenStar.

If going green sounds like a great idea for you and your home this spring, make plans now to come out and visit Quarve and the other participants at the Coon Rapids Green Expo on April 14th.  Admission is free, and you may get some ideas to save you some “green” in your wallet as well!  Please stop by our booth and say hello. 

 

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After a hailstorm, we needed to repair our siding, fix our roof and replace some storm windows. We were fortunate to find Quarve as we couldn’t find another contractor who was willing to take on the entire job. The best part about with working with Pat Quarve was the attention to design detail. Quarve was also able to work with the insurance company to help negotiate a fair settlement.
Linda and Jim, Anoka

From the beginning, we had a very positive experience with Pat Quarve. It was less about the sale and more about how well Quarve was going to put the finishing touch on our project. We were also impressed at how well the crew worked together, as a team, efficiently doing the job right the first time! Should any prospective clients wish to see Quarve perfection, we invite them to come past our home and see for themselves.
Paul & Libbie, St Anthony

Denise and I want to let you know how pleased we are with our new roof. Even more important was the whole experience with your company. The crew was terrific as were the people in the office in helping us manage all of the communication and paperwork with the insurance company, mortgage company and the city. We would definitely work with you again and recommend you to others.
Steve, Eden Prairie

Thank you and your staff for partnering with us on our green project. You went above and beyond to educate us, provide options, guide us from start to finish and help us make decisions that worked for us as well as the environment. We felt that Pat was genuinely concerned about meeting our needs and providing products that are environmentally friendly. We will enjoy the improvements for years to come.
Chuck & Kathy, Roseville

We want to thank you for the recent work Quarve Contracting completed on our home. The roof, gutters and shutters looks great! Pat suggested a new roof color and shutters that have really updated the look of our home. Many friends have commented on the new look and we couldn’t be happier! We will call Quarve Contracting again if another construction project is needed at our house.
Tammi and Randy, Blaine

We would like to thank you for a great job on our house. We chose Quarve because they displayed professionalism from the start and we knew they were very quality driven. Anybody can up siding, roofing and gutters but is it going to last and meet state codes? This is important to protect our investment. Quarve exceeded all of our expectations. Thank you to Quarve for a great job!!
Bob and Rachelle, Cambridge

We want to let you know how very impressed we are with how you handled replacing our roof after hail damage. It seems to be a rare occasion that you can hire a contractor who is not only professional and innovative in business practices but also used top quality products and actually does what they say they will do! You helped us see there really is a difference in who you hire as a contractor – you take the cake! To us, Quarve Contracting stands for integrity, quality and professionalism.
Leo and Lisa, Lino Lakes

The quality of Quarve Contracting’s work and the professionalism of the crew was outstanding! We’ve recommended Quarve to three friends, all of whom selected Quarve to do their siding. Each homeowner was impressed with the completed work. We continue to recommend Quarve for their unwavering commitment to customer service and quality workmanship at a fair price.
Jim and Jill, Shoreview

Our house looks great and the whole experience was pleasant and hassle-free. We loved the work they did so well that we hired them on another project and recommended them to friends and family. Quarve Contracting is not only a step above the rest in the construction field, they are leaps and bounds above the rest.
Kevin and Julie, Elk River

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