Commercial Roofing Install 101: What Makes Hoyt Exteriors the Best in the Business?

The roof of your commercial building serves many functions. It protects your building from the elements, keeps your staff and customers warm and dry, and offers a good first impression to the outside world.  Considering everything your roof does for you, it’s important to keep it in good condition. Every roof experiences wear and tear over time, and will eventually … Read More

Roof and Insulation Inspection 101: What To Look for This Fall

Your roof and insulation are your home’s first line of defense against severe weather, extreme temperatures, pests, and other environmental threats. A well-cared-for roof and proper insulation helps to create a barrier that protects your home from damage and regulates its indoor temperature and humidity. This means a more comfortable home for you, not to mention fewer expensive repairs! Both … Read More

Need New Windows? Plan Ahead—You May Face a Long Wait

Whether you’re building a new construction home or replacing older windows, you may have to wait a while for your windows to come in. It used to be that it would only take around 2-3 weeks to get windows in once they were ordered. Now, due to pandemic-related shortages and supply chain disruptions, it’s taking closer to 6 months. As … Read More

Equipment Highlight: Meet the Load Lifter 518 Reach!

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Equipment failure or malfunction can result in injury, lost time, and even loss of life. This is why using quality equipment on every job site is so vital. Using the highest quality materials and equipment helps us avoid hazards and create a safer, more efficient job site…which is better for our employees and customers alike. The benefits of using quality … Read More

Summer Storm Damage: How To File a Claim With Your Homeowners Insurance Company

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Summer storms can pack a punch. High winds, heavy rain, and hail can do serious damage to your home. Your homeowners insurance policy should cover the cost of repairs, but the insurance claims process can be time-consuming, confusing, and overwhelming. And the last thing you need when summer storm damage hits is more stress. To help make the process go … Read More

Storm Damage 101: Dealing With Commercial Roof Damage from Summer Storms

Summer is right around the corner, and with it comes storm season in Minnesota. Now is the time to make a plan so you’re ready in case this summer’s storms lead to damage to your commercial building’s roof. Not sure where to start? You’ve come to the right place. Let’s go over how to protect your roof from summer storms … Read More

What Makes Hoyt Exteriors Different? An Interview With Paul and Levi Hoyt

For more than twenty years, the Hoyt family has relied on hard work, integrity, and a wealth of experience to build their family business. Led by father-son duo Paul and Levi Hoyt, Hoyt Exteriors has become a premier source for residential and commercial building exteriors in the Twin Cities area.  Read on to learn from them what makes Hoyt Exteriors … Read More

Want To Update Your Exterior This Summer? Make Your Game Plan Now

Stuck inside and dreaming about the updates you want to make to your home or business this summer? Whether you’re envisioning a fresh look with new siding, hoping to improve energy efficiency with new windows, or eager to finally build the deck you’ve always dreamed of, now is the time to start planning. Start Planning Now — Get a Jump … Read More

Featured Project: Roof Inspection and Installation for Century Ridge

We recently completed a roof inspection and installation project for Century Ridge in Lakeville. This project involved: inspecting 26 buildings throughout the complex to examine the extent of hail damage incurred, determining the best course of action for roof repair or replacement, assisting with the insurance claim, and ultimately installing new roofing. Hail Damage Inspection and Insurance Claim Assistance The … Read More

Prevent Ice Dams and Protect Your Commercial Building This Winter

The snow, ice, and freezing temperatures of winter can be hard on your building and its roof. Among the hazards winter brings, ice dams have the potential to not only damage your roof and your building, but also to create safety risks for the people who use your building, opening you up to liabilities. Here’s what every business owner should … Read More