The siding on your home has two primary functions. The first is to provide safety and comfort for you and your family. To do this, the siding must be capable of withstanding whatever local weather conditions can throw at it. The second function is to look good while doing it. So, what type of siding [...]
After installing a new roof, you expect a long lifespan with no worries. This is possible, but you need to do the proper roof maintenance to keep this significant investment in top shape. You can enjoy many years of service from a correctly installed new roof. Here are the keys to keep your roof looking [...]
Just as a mild cold can turn into life-threatening pneumonia, a small roof leak can turn into fast-spreading mold. Prompt action and a trusted roofer are the surest answers to roof leaks and mold. […]
“They” say to replace your toothbrush every three months.”They” say a lot of things. What do “they” say about how often roof replacement should be on your To-Do list? […]
If you are like most homeowners in the Des Moines area, you need roof work done only a few times in your life. When you do need help, you ask yourself, “How do I choose a roofing contractor?” Nobody expects you to be an instant expert on selecting the right roofing contractor. Here are 10 [...]
A roof is a challenge. It protects everything you own and love, from pets to people to property. You need to trust such a high-value part of your home to true problem solvers, like the friendly folks of VanWeelden Company. We are roofers extraordinaire for three reasons. […]
Good, better, best; a highly respected catalog company started way back in 1893 by offering those three levels of many products. Roofing companies can be divided into those same ratings. To find the best roofer, look for these three best practices. […]
One way to think about Iowa is it is one small spot on a very large spaceship hurtling around the sun. Though big, the earth is finite, and so are its tremendous resources. Only a foolish astronaut would deliberately contaminate limited supplies. That’s the attitude we at VanWeelden Company take when recycling shingles. We want [...]
What do you do when you are a successful business growing out of your original office space? You move, sure, but you do not lose a single step in your stride. You keep your customers happy, you provide the same level of excellent service. You continue to get every job done, on time and well. [...]
A certain Orlando resort is known for making kids happy, but did you know the first key to customer service for that mouse-centric company is not fun, but safety? […]
