Ice and Water Shield: Must-Have Roof Protection or Marketing Gimmick?
Is ice and water shield really necessary on Minnesota roofs? Yes—Minnesota building code requires ice and water shield on residential roofs, especially to prevent damage from ice dams and wind-driven rain. But not all shields are created equal—and some installations cut corners. Some Roofers Say You Need It. Others Say It’s Upselling. Who’s right? At […]