Roof Disaster & Restoration: The First 36 Hours
When disaster strikes, it will throw your family into chaos if you’re not prepared to handle it. In East Central Minnesota natural disasters include hail storms, harsh winter snow and ice, and the occasional tornado. Flooding does happen on occasion and fire can strike at any time. Intelligent Design specializes in storm damage roof repair, fire restoration, attic […]
How to Extend the Life of Your Roof
After investing in a new roof, it’s only natural to want that roof to last for years to come. Although the type of material you choose for your roof will affect your roof’s longevity the most, there are some measures you can take to extend the life of your roof. Have a Professional Inspect Your […]
Remodeling Versus Restoration What’s the Difference?
If you’ve ever considered the charm which comes with the possibility of owning an older home, you’ve heard other owners and professionals alike refer to renovations and restorations. The layman typically confuses the words, as they generally involve similar processes while technically detailing different approaches to a job which appears the same until the reasons […]
Bringing New Life to Your Home
Every home ages over time and requires the assistance of a professional contractor to renew and invigorate the house as if it were a new building. Renovations and remodeling are likely ongoing projects as you customize an older home with modern innovations. Although the interior is the area you see ad use every day, the exterior is the curb […]
Your Old Commercial Roof is Costing You Money
If you’re wondering why the energy bills in your commercial property are skyrocketing, it may be because it’s time to replace your business roof. If you have a hail damaged roof or an old roof, it could be allowing the outside elements to get inside the building. Below explore some of the ways your commercial roof is […]
Is it Possible for Winter Weather to Damage Your Roof?
Minnesota winters are unforgiving. It doesn’t take long for the temperature to plummet and the precipitation to arrive. Once the weather conditions set in, they go to work on your roof and wreak havoc on all the components. If you neglect to call Intelligent Design to inspect or maintain your residential or commercial roof, you […]
Deck Styles and Designs to Suit Your Home and Lifestyle
Decks have become a part of nearly every modern house because they add an extra living space, essentially another room, when the weather permits being outside to enjoy the fresh air. People with outgoing personalities tend to have friends who visit regularly and use their decks for entertaining. Family oriented people like to use a […]
EPDM Roofing: Breaking it Down
Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) is durable synthetic rubber roofing membrane used for low-slope applications in commercial structures. It has two primary ingredients: ethylene and propylene. Both are derived from oil and natural gas. EPDM is available in a wide variety of sizes but only two colors, black and white. You can also install them in two thicknesses, […]
Damage Repair for Your Home
As much time and effort as you put into taking care of your home as a comfortable space for your family on a daily basis and to maintain a welcoming invitation for friends and guests, there are occasions in which situations outside of your control can cause damage which has to be repaired. Whether the […]
How to Choose the Best Deck for Your Home
A deck on your home can be the source of a lot of happy memories with your friends and family. Decks are extensions of your home, so choosing the right deck is integral to getting the most enjoyment from your deck. At Intelligent Design, we want to help you realize your entertainment goals by increasing the […]