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How Can Hail Damage Your Shingle Roof?

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.  […]

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Should I Call A Roofer Or My Insurance Company After Storm?

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: call your roofer or your insurer? Call both! […]

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5 Causes Of Roof Damage & How To Help Prevent Them

How will you know when your roof is damaged? Among the top causes of roof damage, these five rank high. […]

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3 Reasons Why Your Gutters Are Overflowing

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? […]

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How To Tell When You Should Replace Your Roof

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? […]

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22 Residential Roofing Terms You Should 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 of the following 22 roofing terms may not put you on a par with your roofer, but at least you will understand what your roofer is talking about. […]

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Roof Leaks: What To Expect When You’re Inspecting

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 in the attic? Should you clean your roof before the inspection, so your professional roofer knows you care?  […]

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How To Understand Your New Roof Warranty

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. […]

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What Is The Best Residential Roofing Material

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.  […]

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Roof Looks that Will Make Your Home Stand Out From the Rest

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.  […]

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