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Signs Your Windows Need to Be Replaced

Mar 17, 2025

Windows are one of the most important facets of any house, providing us the opportunity to view the outside world and receive natural lighting within the comforts of our home. As time goes by, the elements will begin to take their toll on the windows of your home in Minnesota. Extreme temperature changes and damage from storms will gradually degrade

Roof Repairs vs. Roof Replacement: Which Do You Need?

Mar 17, 2025

Roofs don’t last forever. Every time a thunderstorm rolls through your neighborhood, your roof takes the brunt of the damage from rain, wind and hail. Every winter in Minnesota, snow and ice accumulates on your roof, causing additional wear and tear. Sooner or later, you’ll have to address the problem to keep your roof from leaking and starting to fall apart

Pros & Cons of Popular Window Styles in Minnesota

Mar 17, 2025

Windows are a key element of every home in Minnesota. They provide us with a view of the outside world, natural lighting and protection from the elements. Unfortunately, even the best windows will take frequent abuse from the turbulent weather in Minnesota, degrading their integrity over time and necessitating a replacement. Homes in Minnesota have many different styles of windows, with each

Prevent Roof Problems During Minnesota Winters

Mar 17, 2025

If there’s one thing every Minnesotan knows, it’s that our state can have some pretty intense weather! Spring and summer bring waves of thunderstorms which can damage the exterior of yourhome in a number of ways. Hail impacts may dent and crack your roof shingles, intense winds can knock you gutters loose and heavy rains can flood your basement. However,

Most Common Roofing Questions for Minnesota Residents

Mar 17, 2025

When replacing something uncommon in your home, like a new roof, you would likely have a lot of questions. This is the same case for Minnesota residents, as we found that many of them have many roofing questions. From how much new roofing would cost to what company they should hire to replace their new roofs, there are a lot

What Kind of Roofing Material Is Best?

Mar 17, 2025

If you are thinking of placing a roof on your new home or replacing the current material, you must consider the weather conditions in Minnesota. These weather conditions vary, and the prevailing weather conditions in Minnesota are hot, cold, wet, humid, and even dry weather. This means, you need to purchase a roofing material that can withstand all kinds of

What is the Difference Between Single-Hung & Double-Hung Windows?

Mar 17, 2025

When you’re choosing new windows for your home in the Twin Cities metro, you’ll commonly have to make the choice between single-hung and double-hung windows. The difference between these two types of windows is how many opening sashes the windows have. A single-hung window has a top sash that is fixed in place and a bottom sash that opens. A double-hung window

What is the Best Style of Roof in Minnesota?

Mar 17, 2025

It’s important to have a sturdy roof on your home wherever you may live and in Minnesota, that roof has to be especially sturdy. Between intense cold and heat, turbulent spring and summer thunderstorms, and heavy snow and ice build-up during the winter, Minnesota’s weather takes a toll on roofs faster than in many states in the country. There are many different

Top Window Brands For Minnesota Homes

Mar 17, 2025

It wouldn’t be an overstatement to say that windows are one of the most crucial parts of any home. From the outside, they add to a house’s beauty. From the inside, they allow sunlight to illuminate and warm the interior, while keeping the elements and the bugs outside. Windows come in many different sizes, shapes and styles with frames composed of various

How to Assess Roof Damage From Storms in Minnesota

Mar 17, 2025

One of the most important aspects of any house is having a good roof over the top. A roof protects the interior of your home from the elements, which is doubly important in a state like Minnesota where our winters bring extreme cold and large snowstorms. There are many kinds of roofs in Minnesota, with the following being the most common: Gable

We found Gus and A-1 on the Better Bureau website. They responded quickly to our request for a bid and were very thorough in the explanation of their process and products. After getting bids from multiple companies, we chose A-1 for their professionalism and attention to our questions. Gus worked well with our insurance company and kept us informed. He was very helpful and patient with us as we picked out shingles and gutters. He kept us updated on schedules and set up a great team to complete our work. He came to our house as they worked and when they were done. He completed the inside work on our skylight himself and his gutter guy was amazing!

Tom and Kristin S.

Our experience with Gus Pierce and A-1 Restoration was absolutely awesome! Not only was Gus persistent in dealing with our insurance company, but he did a great job in helping us select the replacement materials and he did a great job in arranging for and supervising the work crews. The work crews were hardworking, efficient and careful. They did an excellent job. We are very happy with the work! We highly recommend Gus and A-1 Restoration.

George S.

I highly recommend Gus and the A-1 Restoration team. They are true professionals. Gus was instrumental in working with our insurance company and helping us choose the best options for our new roof and windows. Every step of the way Gus communicated with us and the process was smooth. Our house looks great. Thank you Gus and Team.

Bob S.

Gus and his team did a fantastic job on my roof and gutter project. When the hail came through, we knew we’d have storm chasers knocking on our door but I already knew who I was calling. I was calling A-1 Restoration because of their local reputation and outstanding customer service. Can’t recommend these guys enough!

Matt H.