The Roof Replacement Process – Installing Louvers
Roof replacement is something that is going to come up for every homeowner if they live in their home long enough. […]
Best Qualities to Look for in Your Des Moines Roofer
Your Des Moines home’s roof protects just about everything you own. You keep your furnishings, children, and memories safely tucked under that roof, so when you need expert roofing work, you need to find the best residential roofers. How do you decide which qualities to look for in a Des Moines roofer? Try these [...]
3 Reasons To Think Tile For Roof Replacement
When you mention a tile roof to a Des Moines homeowner, the natural assumption is to think of Spanish tile, those beautiful, undulating barrel tiles on Mission style and Spanish Revival homes. […]
Go Green with VanWeelden By Recycling Your Shingles
Despite easily disproven, outlandish theories about abiotic oil, for example, fossil fuels used to make fiberglass-asphalt shingles are limited resources. Recycling shingles is one great way the average homeowner can help conserve diminishing natural resources like oil. […]
How Metal Roofs Match Up Against Des Moines Weather
If you need to replace your weather-beaten roof, or you are putting a roof on a new home, there are many roofing materials available. […]
Tile Roofing is 2018’s Bold Design Choice
Tile roofs have lasted for centuries. Examples abound around the world: India, China, Japan, and European countries are dotted with historic structures capped with beautiful, durable tile roofs. […]
Surround Your Home With Style by Choosing the Best Shingles
Most people do not associate their Des Moines homes’ roofs with the word “drama,” but with the right shingle design, your home can be a dramatic standout in your neighborhood. […]
Why Roof Replacement is the Best 2018 Focus
The average value of a Des Moines home is $117,800, according to Data USA. Protecting that investment starts at the roofline. Yes, you need to keep your foundations dry and free of cracks, you need windproof siding and sturdy windows, but the roof shelters your entire house. If your house is 20+ years old, 2018 [...]
Time to Replace Your Shingle Roof? How to Tell
If you’re like most homeowners, you probably don’t look at your roof often, so you may not notice it has deteriorated badly until problems develop that cause costly damage to your home. If you can identify any of the following warning signs, it’s wise to have your shingle roofing inspected to determine if it [...]
Shingles — The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly
If your home’s roof is due for replacement, choosing a shingle is one of the most important decisions you’ll face. There is a wide range of shingle roofing products on the market today, and weeding out the good from the bad and the ugly can seem like an overwhelming task. Here are some considerations to [...]