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Guides from Austad Construction
Straight answers to the questions we hear most, written for our own customers.
October 14, 2026 · 3 min read
Questions to Ask a Roofer Before You Sign Anything
Roofing contractors can all sound alike on the phone, so these questions tell them apart.
October 14, 2026 · 4 min read
Re-Roofing a 100-Year-Old House or Church: What Changes
A hundred-year-old roof is a different job, and the differences start under the shingles.
October 14, 2026 · 4 min read
TPO, EPDM, PVC or Built-Up: Choosing a Commercial Flat Roof
Those letters are families of roofing systems, and each one suits some buildings better than others.
October 14, 2026 · 4 min read
Standing Seam Metal or Class 4 Shingles for a Minnesota Home?
Both roofs are built for hail and hard winters, and they go about it in very different ways.
October 14, 2026 · 4 min read
What to Check on Your Roof After a Twin Cities Hail Storm
Hail marks everything it touches, and you can read most of it without ever climbing a ladder.