Your roof not only keeps your family safe and secure from the elements, it’s one of the most costly structural components of your home. Keeping the roof in the best possible condition is a surefire way to extend its useful life, and it’s easy to achieve if you do these five simple things. [...]
Is your roof screaming to be replaced? Older homes need new roofs every twenty or more years, based on the type of roofing materials originally used. A roof can only be repaired for 20 years or less before it needs replacing. […]
You can’t avoid Mother Nature, but you can avoid taking your roofing system for granted. After all, your roof is a substantial investment that protects you, your loved ones and your home. Use these tips from your professional Des Moines residential roofers to ensure you’re doing right by your roof. […]
When you think about it, your day-to-day life involves a lot of planning — grocery shopping, doctor appointments, work, leisure and what’s for dinner? Then, you have long-term decisions to make, such as planning a vacation, trading in your car or getting one more year out of it. When it comes to replacing one of [...]
Taking care of your roof should go hand in hand with taking care of your home. Just as you prepare for weather changes, maintain large appliances and put snow tires on your vehicle, you should also have an annual check and maintenance plan for your roof. […]
It’s easy to spot when many of the areas of your home are in need of repair. Leaking pipes, appliance failures, drywall cracks, the list goes on and on. Roofs can be a different story. Why? Because they are above your head and not as visually accessible! […]
Roof replacements and energy efficient windows are among the most “brag worthy” improvements trending in America right now, along with the popularity of entertaining on decks and in low-maintenance outdoor spaces that connect seamlessly to the home. Contemporary exterior - Roofing, Siding, Outdoor Living - by Brad Van Weelden Co. Speaking of unwinding [...]
Replacing the roof or siding on a Des Moines-area home could increase its resale value, with an exterior improvement allowing you to enjoy years of quality workmanship while at the same time bolstering curb appeal. According to regional city data collected for the 2014 Cost vs. Value report by Remodeling Magazine, 63 percent of the cost to [...]
It’s Thanksgiving in America, a time of year when conversations surrounding pilgrims, turkeys and feasts become more common than your everyday fare. VanWeelden Co. got to thinking about the things for which people are typically thankful – jobs, families, a dependable car, season tickets and the like – so we decided to explore an early [...]
This is the second of a two-part series in which we examine different aspects of two possible roofing materials for your home: metal roofing and asphalt roofing. Both materials have their benefits, and today we'll take a look at what asphalt roofing has to offer as a roofing option. Dover Mist. Courtesy of www.OwensCorning.com. [...]
