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Copper Gutters: A Smart Investment for Your Home’s Exterior

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Copper gutters are an excellent choice for protecting your home from the elements. Not only are they aesthetically pleasing, but they are also incredibly durable and long-lasting. Copper gutters require little maintenance and will last for decades, making them a smart investment when it comes to gutter installation. In this blog post, we will explore why copper gutters are a wise choice for your home’s exterior.

Benefits of Copper Gutters

Investing in copper gutters is a wise decision for homeowners looking to upgrade their home’s exterior. Copper gutters offer numerous benefits, including durability, aesthetic appeal, and low maintenance. Additionally, copper gutters have a high return on investment, increasing the value of your home in the long run. Furthermore, choosing copper gutters is an eco-friendly option, as they are 100% recyclable. Overall, copper gutters provide both practical and aesthetic benefits, making them a smart investment for any homeowner.

Durability and Longevity

When it comes to your home’s exterior, investing in high-quality materials that can withstand the elements is essential. Copper gutters offer exceptional durability and longevity, making them a wise investment for homeowners. Unlike traditional gutters made from materials such as aluminum or vinyl, copper gutters are resistant to corrosion, rust, and other types of wear and tear. Additionally, copper gutters require minimal maintenance, making them a cost-effective option over time. With proper gutter installation and maintenance, copper gutters can last for decades, providing reliable protection for your home’s roof, foundation, and landscaping.

Aesthetic Appeal

One of the major advantages of copper gutters is their aesthetic appeal. Copper gutters have a unique and timeless look that can enhance the overall appearance of your home’s exterior. The warm, earthy tones of copper add a touch of elegance and sophistication to any property. Whether you have a modern or traditional style home, copper gutters can seamlessly blend in and complement the existing architecture. The beauty of copper gutters can also contribute to increasing your home value, as potential buyers are often drawn to the visual appeal and durability of this premium gutter option.

Low Maintenance

Copper gutters are not only durable and attractive but also require very little maintenance. They don’t rust, warp, or rot like other materials, making them a hassle-free option for homeowners. In addition, copper gutters are easy to clean, requiring only occasional removal of debris and buildup. With proper gutter installation and regular maintenance, copper gutters can last for decades without needing replacement or major repairs, making them a smart investment for any homeowner looking to enhance their home’s exterior without the hassle of high maintenance.

Increased Home Value

Investing in copper gutters can significantly increase your home value. Copper gutters add a touch of elegance and sophistication to your home’s exterior, making it more appealing to potential buyers. These gutters are not only durable and long-lasting, but they also age beautifully, enhancing the overall aesthetics of your property. By choosing copper gutters, you are not only protecting your home from water damage but also adding value and curb appeal that can attract higher offers when it’s time to sell. Consider copper gutters as a smart investment for both practical and financial reasons.

Eco-Friendly Option

Choosing copper gutters for your home not only adds beauty and value, but it’s also an eco-friendly option. Copper is a sustainable material that can be recycled indefinitely. This means that when your copper gutters eventually reach the end of their lifespan, they can be recycled into new products. Additionally, copper is a natural antimicrobial, meaning that it can help reduce the growth of harmful bacteria and other microorganisms that can accumulate in your gutters over time. This makes copper gutters a healthier option for you and your family, as well as for the environment.

Contact us today to learn more about how we can add value to your home.

Is It Time For A New Roof?

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When is it time to get a new roof?

When buying a new house, or getting a roof put on, you get a roofing material that is rated for a period of time. For years, the most common was a twenty- or twenty-five year asphalt shingle. Now, roofing materials are much more adventurous and better looking. You can look around your neighborhood and see some great-looking roofs on houses very similar to your own. You may still have ten years on your twenty-year shingles, but is that a good enough reason to put off getting a roof you really like? If you’ve done frequent roof repair, or have discovered that a different roof may save money on your power bill, or even if you’ve seen a roof that would make your house look great, you should consider getting a new roof.

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What options are there in roofs?

Asphalt roofs can usually have up to three layers, so you can get a new roof without having to do a tear off. Newer asphalt shingles have exciting new cuts and colors and are rated for a much longer period of time than common 3-tab. Laminated shingles have designs called architectural or presidential, and they can give a roof a much more three-dimensional look.

Metal roofs look much better than in past years when they were used more for industrial and commercial buildings. Now, they are a top-of-the-line residential product. Newer metal roofing panels are treated to absorb heat in the winter and reflect it in the summer and they’ve gotten much more durable.

Composite materials have also enjoyed a surge in the roofing market do to sustainable building practices and green living. Roofing tiles made from recycled tires and building materials are quite strong. They also offer color options you won’t find anywhere else.

Where is the best place to find a roof?

A roofing contractor like Sela will be your best source in finding the roof you want. We have the experience, product knowledge and contacts needed to get prices and make an informed decision. Do you really want to spend another ten years doing roof repair? Or do you want to have a spectacular-looking roof with the Sela guarantee?

5 Reasons To Choose Slate Roofing

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For homeowners committed to green living, roofing provides an opportunity to use one of the greenest materials available. While both asphalt shingles and metal roofing can be recycled, slate is even more environmentally friendly. Here are five reasons slate is the greenest roofing material on the market today.

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  1. Slate is all natural

 

Slate does not contain any toxic synthetic material, chemicals, sealants or adhesives, nor is it mixed with resins or polymers like those present in asphalt roofing. Since it contains no man-made substances and won’t degrade, it doesn’t release anything harmful back into the earth.

 

  1. It will last almost forever

 

All the slate in the world today was formed more than 400 million years ago during the Paleozoic Era. It existed long before humans, and will be here long after we’re gone. Once slate roofing shingles are installed, they won’t wear out or need to be disposed of.

 

  1. It’s eco-friendly

 

Slate is simply pulled from the earth and shaped. It’s split mostly by hand tools and shaped by small electric cutting machines that use only a minimal amount of energy. Leftover slate is the only by-product; there are no solvents or waste to dump into rivers. Slate is available in many quarries throughout the United States, which reduces the number of miles it needs to be shipped and the amount of fuel needed to transport it.

 

It is also extremely resistant to mold and mildew growth. This means that it rarely needs to be cleaned, so homeowners will use fewer chemical cleaning products.

 

  1. It’s durable and reusable

 

Slate is the longest-lasting roofing material, so a roof will probably never need to be replaced. While individual tiles can be damaged, an entire slate roof will never need to be torn off and replaced because of wear. This means fewer roofing materials will be dumped in landfills. A building will probably collapse before a slate roof wears out; if this happens, the tiles can be simply be collected and reused on another house.

 

  1. It conserves energy

 

The density of a slate roof keeps interior temperatures more constant, so homeowners use less energy making the rooms warmer or colder.

 

Because it is a naturally occurring, low-impact material, slate roofing doesn’t consume much energy to make. Because it is a no-waste product, it won’t take up space in landfills or pollute the environment. It is truly the greenest roofing material on earth.

 

Slate simply offers the greatest value for homeowners out to make their contribution to environmental conservation. Because it is ubiquitous, pure and durable, this is one roofing material that a green home owner cannot go wrong with.

 

Call Sela today to learn more about slate roofing for your home!

Marvin Integrity Windows & Doors Bring Energy Efficiency

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We have been proud partners with Martin Windows and Doors for years. Their Integrity line that is made with Ultrex and offers both an affordable as well as energy efficient solution if you are looking for replacement windows.

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According to EnergyStar, Integrity from Marvin Windows and Doors combines the low conductivity and superior performance attributes of Ultrex with a selection of energy-efficient glazing options to deliver ENERGY STAR qualified solutions. Compared to single pane unglazed windows, Integrity’s dual pane windows made from Ultrex with Low E coating can reduce window heat loss and cut costs by up to 34% in cold climates, and cut cooling costs by up to 38% in warm climates.

Open up your view on the nature around you and don’t worry about the added costs of heating or cooling this year!

Sela Roofing & Remodeling Receives GAF’s Prestigious 2015 President’s Club Award

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We are proud of our long partnership with GAF and that we have been awarded their most prestigious honor – The Presidents Club Award – for the past 15 years!

Our team has been proud to be a part of this for so long.

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Press Release:

Sela Roofing & Remodeling Receives GAF’s Prestigious 2015 President’s Club Award

St. Louis Park, MN – June 20, 2016

Sela Roofing & Remodeling, Inc., of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, has received the most prestigious contractor award GAF has to offer: The GAF President’s Club Award. This highly coveted award recognizes Sela Roofing & Remodeling as one of the “elite of the elite” residential roofing contractors in the United States.

GAF is North America’s largest roofing manufacturer, and only GAF Master Elite® Contractors can compete for its residential President’s Club Award. To qualify for this award, a residential roofing contractor must demonstrate an exceptional level of excellence in their business, especially in the areas of Installation Excellence, Consumer Protection, and Installer Training.

Sela Roofing & Remodeling has been a GAF Master Elite® Contractor since 2000. To become a Master Elite® Contractor—a status that less than 2% of roofing contractors nationwide have achieved—a candidate must demonstrate proper licensing and adequate insurance, have a proven reputation and show commitment to ongoing professional training.

“Most people can say it, but they can’t back it up.” That’s how Patrick Hall, operations manager at Sela Roofing & Remodeling, responds when asked what separates Sela from contractors who claim quality, service, value, and craftsmanship as their selling points. “Our craftsmanship and our installers achieve higher standards in the finished product. We have a history of 135,000 satisfied customers and an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. Our reputation is driven by reviews on the Internet, referrals, as well as the fact that we’re a member of organizations that carry very high credentials.”

The company’s size contributes to its success. “We’re the biggest exterior contractor in the Twin Cities in Minnesota,” states Hall. “Because we’re the biggest, we are very competitive in the market, offering high-quality products at a very competitive price.”

Sela Roofing & Remodeling carries some impressive credentials. “We’re super excited about receiving the President’s Club Award again from GAF,” says Hall. The company is also a preferred installer for James Hardie Fiber Cement Board, a preferred partner with Pella Windows, and certified by Velux and the Vinyl Siding Institute.

Even a company as large and successful as Sela Roofing & Remodeling still finds time to give back to the community. “We work with Habitat for Humanity, we participate in GAF’s Roofs for Troops program, and we contribute to many different types of charities and community activities,” adds Hall. The company has installed roofs for orphanages and shelters for abused women, works with Little League and softball organizations, and has been recognized as the Recycle Contractor of the Year for the last several years.

Going forward, the record of success will continue, concludes Hall. “We’re installing more and more metal roofing systems, as well as putting more additions on houses. Let the building keep going! We strive for 100% customer satisfaction. That’s always our goal.”

Owens Corning Shingle Recycling

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We are proud to partner with Owens Corning in their program to recycle shingles from our project and have been a part of it since its inception. It is one small way that you can go green and we take care of all the details for you!

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Congratulations to Owens Corning

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We are proud to be partners with Owens Corning and their efforts to go green. This week they were given the coveted ENERGYSTAR Partner of the Year Award. Great Work!

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Save Money On Energy In The New Year

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The good people at Energy Star have some great tips on how you can bring down your energy bills with some simple tips. Of course, the more efficient your home is the more money you save in the long run. If you haven’t converted to the latest green and efficient methods, we are happy to be your guide in helping you as well!

Five Good Reasons To Go Green With Your Roof

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It’s easy to surmise that a green roof is something that’s good for the environment. However, besides being ecologically-friendly, it can also be an effective way of regulating indoor temperatures and helping homeowners save a considerable sum of money on heating and cooling costs.

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Green roofs first became popular in the 1960s when German homeowners took to using them as a standard component of their houses. However, studies show that the concept of green roofs had already been in practice many centuries ago in some parts of Europe. Today, a steadily growing number of home owners are having green roofs installed.

 

If you’re still on the fence as to whether to install a green roof for your house or not, here are 5 good reasons to do so:

 

1. Green roofs come with substantially greater insulation than regular roofs. In one Canadian study, it was found that during the summer, green roofs help lower cooling needs by 25% and during the winter months, they help lower heating needs by 25%. This means lower energy costs.

 

2. Green roofs last up to three times longer than ordinary roofs. The special components of the green roof give it a high level of protection against extreme heat, making it very durable even during the hottest summer months. With regular roofs, constant exposure to temperatures of more than 176 degrees Fahrenheit (80 degrees Celsius) can cause fissures and brittleness, but this is not a problem at all with green roofs.

 

3. Green roofs retain much more water than regular roofing materials. In fact, only 25% of rainfall that hits green roofs will eventually run off into the streets and drainage systems below. The 75% is retained by the green roof, to be released naturally into the atmosphere once the weather clears up. The main advantage of this feature is that a lot of floods can be prevented and drainage congestion will be avoided.

 

4. Green roofing is heavily supported by most governments because besides being effective in regulating indoor temperatures, these special roofs can reduce the extreme heat reflected onto the surrounding areas. This benefit is most greatly felt in congested urban areas where houses are built very closely together. When the sun’s rays strike the roofs, a lot of the heat is reflected to the environment and this can cause overheating of nearby power grids.

 

5. Green roofs make a house look much more aesthetically appealing. They also provide a much-needed sanctuary for birds, insects, and other small animals especially in busy cities where gardens and parks are hard to find. In addition, having a green roof on your home will also increase your property’s value by a considerable margin, making it much easier to sell in the market when the need arises.

 

To go green with you roof, give us a call!