Weather forecasters always describe hail in sports terms: hail the size of golf balls, baseballs, or softballs. They might serve homeowners better by describing hail in the extent of possible roof damage: minor roof repair, major roof repair, or full roof replacement. […]
Heads I win, tails you lose. It’s an old trick older brothers and sisters play on younger siblings. Should I call a roofer or my insurance company after a storm? Drawing a difference between similar things may be child’s play, but when you are dealing with a damaged roof, you have a lot at stake: [...]
How will you know when your roof is damaged? Among the top causes of roof damage, these five rank high. […]
Yuck! The water that should be rushing out your downspouts and away from your home is falling like a muddy curtain across the front of your home. Why do gutters overflow? […]
You have lived in and enjoyed your Des Moines-area home for years now. Memories, good times, comforting moments. How long has it been? Could it be time to replace the roof? How can you know? […]
Dictionaries are not very sexy. They seldom attract much attention, until you need to know how to spell tough words like conscientious. A short dictionary, a glossary, is specific to a particular subject: Ancient Greek, roofing, or cooking terms, for example. A roofing glossary can be downright handy when fielding bids from prospective roofers. Knowledge [...]
You have heard annual inspections and routine maintenance is the best way to preserve the life of your Des Moines-area home’s roof. Yet you aren’t quite sure … what goes into the inspection? Should you follow the roof inspector around, holding a flashlight and answering questions? Will you need to move the holiday decorations stored [...]
Have you ever asked yourself, “How does a roof warranty work?” You get this sheaf of papers in the mail, or a roofing contractor hands you a little packet, and you wonder what it’s worth. The answer: a lot! Keep your warranty safe! Here’s why. […]
Finish this aphorism: One person’s meat is another person’s ___. Did you say “poison?” What is good for one homeowner is not right for another. So the best residential roofing material for your Des Moines-area house is up to you, so long as you know all the choices available. […]
When is a great time to consider a sparkling new roof? When you have other projects planned, of course. Bundling home renovations makes economic sense, yes, but it also makes your scheduling easier. […]
