Large Hail, Strong Winds Hit Area In Latest Storm In Cedar Falls Iowa
Clean up was under way after spring thunderstorms hit the area for a second time with strong winds, hail and heavy rain.
In eastern Iowa, winds gusting around 75 mph blew over semitrailers, ripped sheet metal off roofs and toppled barns and power poles.
Winds [...]

CEDAR FALLS (KWWL) — Many families in Cedar Falls are working to repair their homes and cars following the hailstorm on April 13, 2010.  There is no shortage of construction companies ready to fix your damaged roof or siding.
Many of the storm-repair companies are from out of town.  When they arrive in Cedar Falls, they [...]

C.F. residents urged to check contractors’ credentials
CEDAR FALLS – City officials in Cedar Falls are urging residents to check the credentials of anyone going door-to-door offering hail damage repair services.
Residents can ask all solicitors to show their identification and a copy of their city-issued license prior to discussing any potential services.
All businesses that do repair [...]

If you’re in the market for new house siding, there’s good news.  A number of new products and technologies have become available since the last time you replaced your home’s siding.  Below are modern basic siding options.
Vinyl siding
This popular house siding option has learned a few new tricks in the past twenty years.  Improved polymers [...]

Roofing Considerations And Guidelines In Cedar Falls Iowa
Definitions
Eaves: The lower edge of the roof, which runs parallel with the wall.
Rake: The edge of the roof that runs from the eaves to the peak or highest point of the roof.
Roof Edge: A preformed metal edging, which is installed on roof edge to extend the drip line.
Roof [...]

Affordable Vinyl Siding
Much of your home’s worth is based on its exterior.  If you were to remodel your home and sell it, upgrades to a home’s appearance offers one of the highest rates of return.
House siding, as we think of it today, was originally designed to shed water and protect a structure against the weather. [...]

Okay, So Your House Needs A Facelift
The BIG Question Is…
Where Can I Find The Best Selection Of  Siding AND Someone To Install It?
You want a siding contractor who is experienced and respected in the industry to help make your home’s exterior absolutely beautiful.  No problem.  The place to start is right here.
The Latest [...]

Roof Maintenance
It does not matter if your roof is wood shake-shingles, comp shingles, tile, hot mop or whatever.  Your roof needs you.  Roof maintenance should be done seasonally or at least semi-annually.  Before harsh winter sets in is a good time.  Walk your roof slowly and inspect it thoroughly one section at a time.  [...]

The Benefits From A Built-up Roofing System

System Longevity
Each ply of a Built-Up Roofing System contains a mat of glass fiber reinforcement while most single-ply systems contain no reinforcement at all.  When multiple plies are combined and positioned between layers of water-resistant asphalt, the result is a longer lasting roof.
Easy and [...]

TPO Single – Ply Roof Systems For Commercial Properties
Commercial TPO Roofing System
A typical low-slope roofing system consists of three components: a structural deck, a thermal insulation barrier and a waterproofing membrane, which consists of reinforcing fibers or fabric sandwiched between two sheets of flexible matrix.  The matrix material is either asphalt- or polymer-based.  In “single-ply” membranes, [...]