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Read more about the article What is Hail Damage?

What is Hail Damage?

  • Post author:CBS MN
  • Post published:August 7, 2024
  • Post category:Uncategorized

If you live in the Midwest, especially Minnesota, you’re likely familiar with the impact of hail. In 2022, State Farm Insurance reported that Minnesota topped the nation in hail damage…

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What is a Chimney Cap

  • Post author:Complete Building Solutions
  • Post published:January 25, 2024
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What is a chimney cap- A chimney cap is a metal covering that sits on top of the chimney. It is an essential chimney component that acts as a gatekeeper;…

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What are Helical Piers?

  • Post author:CBS MN
  • Post published:August 29, 2023
  • Post category:Building Performance/Uncategorized

What is a helical pier- Helical piers are essentially steel pipes resembling corkscrews that are used to secure new foundations or repair existing foundations. They are used when standard foundation…

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Door Draft Stoppers – Why Your Door Is Drafty And How To Fix It 

  • Post author:CBS MN
  • Post published:February 28, 2023
  • Post category:Building Performance/Uncategorized

Hey there. We are assuming you are here for 1 of 3 reasons.  You live in an old house and your doors are drafty as all get out; you wonder…

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Home Foundation Inspections: Costs, Who To Hire And Everything You Wanted To Know

  • Post author:CBS MN
  • Post published:July 27, 2022
  • Post category:Foundation/Uncategorized

There are many reasons you may need a home foundation inspection; cracks, crumbling, shifting, water intrusion, uneven floors, and the list goes on. Some of these issues may be minor…

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Read more about the article Top 12 Questions to Ask your Home Structural Engineer [Update 2022]

Top 12 Questions to Ask your Home Structural Engineer [Update 2022]

  • Post author:CBS MN
  • Post published:March 28, 2020
  • Post category:Building Performance/Uncategorized

Have you been told you need a home structural engineer, and have no idea what to expect?  You are not alone.  Most people find out they need a structural engineer…

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Read more about the article The Ultimate Guide to Foundation Drainage Issues [Update 2022]

The Ultimate Guide to Foundation Drainage Issues [Update 2022]

  • Post author:CBS MN
  • Post published:March 1, 2020
  • Post category:Uncategorized/Water Management

It’s safe to say that foundation drainage issues can cause tremendous problems and headaches for homeowners. Beyond the kids dragging muddy water into the house or poor grandma slipping on…

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Read more about the article What’s with the Frost in my Attic? [Update 2022]

What’s with the Frost in my Attic? [Update 2022]

  • Post author:CBS MN
  • Post published:January 1, 2020
  • Post category:Attic/Energy/Heat Loss/Uncategorized

The February the temperatures in Minneapolis have reached a low of -20 degrees F and a high of 40 degrees F. These are the kinds of temperatures swings we expect…

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What walls can I remove in my home?

  • Post author:CBS MN
  • Post published:December 12, 2017
  • Post category:Ceilings & Walls/Uncategorized

The most common remodel questions we get at Complete Building Solutions are regarding the removal of a wall for expansions and making open floor plans. Commonly these inquiries would include…

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