Michael’s Metal Roofing Installation Project In White Bear Lake, MN

While there’s no denying that a new roof installation can be a thing of beauty, oftentimes it doesn’t stay that way long. Prone to rot, insect infiltration, and algae growth, there are a plethora of reasons that the vast majority of homeowners are in favor of lower maintenance roofing options, such as asphalt and metal.

Addressing Customer Concerns With A Residential Metal Roofing Solution

Michael’s property in the Old White Bear community has a stunning lake view. His primary reason for reaching out to our company was because his guest home had a cedar shake roof in desperate need of replacement. The wood had become weathered and many of the shakes had algae growing on them. The guest house was surrounded by mature trees which were continuously shedding twigs and pine needles onto the roof.

On average, a well-maintained cedar shake roof has a lifespan ranging from seven to fifteen years and requires frequent cleaning in order to maintain appearances. After discussing the pros and cons of popular roofing materials, Michael ultimately chose an Englert metal roofing installation.

Perks Of A Metal Roof Installation Has Over Cedar Shake Shingles

Fire Rating

Englert metal residential roofing carries a Class A fire performance rating, which is classified as the greatest resistance. Cedar shakes present a fire hazard and some states no longer allow them to be installed because of this.

Durability

Englert metal roofing has a 50-year warranty on the steel and the finish has a 35-year warranty. Cedar shake roofs simply can’t touch these types of warranties.

metal roof on white bear lake, mn cabin — Here’s how the roof turned out!

Green Attributes:

Cedar is a slow-growing tree that can take 200+ years to be mature enough to be harvested for cedar shakes. Metal roofing is comprised of 100% recyclable material. In addition, the finish used on Englert metal roofing has a high reflectivity and low emissivity. This equates to summer cooling costs that can be lowered by 20-40%.

Maintenance

With a residential metal roof, there’s no concern of ice dams, algae growth, or organic debris sitting on it and damaging the roof. These concerns are abundant with a cedar shake roof.

Learn more about metal roofing pros and cons.

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Lindus Construction Reviews From White Bear Lake, MN Homeowners

"We recently wanted to add space to our existing deck so that all of our outdoor cooking equipment could be put on the deck. Lindus provided a very competitive bid and were very knowledgeable of what we could do with this extension. They were chosen for their knowledge and their competitive pricing. Their workers were extremely capable experienced, and did the work very methodically. We are so happy that we chose Lindus for this project."

Tony & Mary B.

White Bear Lake, MN

June 10, 2024

"Lindus Construction has done several projects for us over the years: LeafGuard® Gutters, new roof, new doors, new soffits and facia on the upper level, residing of a portion of the upper level, re-insulation of the attic to help us reduce/eliminate ice dams. They've performed admirably on all of these projects and have been great to work with. We've been pleased with all their work and gladly recommend them to others."

Bob J.

May 27, 2024

"This installation was the 3rd one done on my house by Lindus. My experience with the previous times was all I needed to know to feel confident about using Lindus again. Excellent job!"

Dennis A.

April 26, 2024

"Very happy with the work and communication with Lindus and Kevin. Would recommend them to family and friends."

Bob B.

February 9, 2024

"The work done on my house looks great. Very happy with the final product. Done on time and at the agreed amount. Lindus also worked well with my insurance."

February 7, 2024

"Looks good. We love it."

Deron F.

December 26, 2023