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St. Louis ParkSmall houses, smart upgrades: roofing in St. Louis Park
St. Louis Park is known for compact postwar homes that owners have updated and expanded over the years. The roof is often where those additions meet, and where problems start.
What we often find on St. Louis Park homes
- Second-story or rear additions tied into an original 1940s or 1950s roof
- Story-and-a-half homes with finished attics and ice dam history
- Detached garages with older, tired roofs
- Original siding under newer layers
- Gutters that dump water near the foundation on small lots
Additions and roof transitions
Over decades, many St. Louis Park homeowners added bedrooms, mudrooms and second floors instead of moving. Where new roof meets old, small flashing mistakes can turn into leaks years later.
When we inspect, we spend extra time on these transitions. If your roof is otherwise sound, a targeted repair may be all it needs.
Neighborhood character
From the Lenox and Fern Hill areas near Minikahda to the blocks around Westwood Hills Nature Center and the newer development along Excelsior Boulevard, the city has a lot of variety on a small footprint. Most lots are close together, so we keep staging tight and tidy.
St. Louis Park FAQ
My house has two different roof sections from different decades. Do I replace both?
Usually it makes sense to replace them together so everything wears evenly and the transitions are rebuilt correctly.
What's the best siding for a small postwar home?
It depends on your goals. Engineered wood like LP SmartSide is a popular option. See siding.
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We'll pay special attention to where the additions meet.