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Is Your Humidifier Hurting Your Home?

At least a few times each winter, temperatures rise for a few days after a deep freeze. When this happens, a lot of homeowners notice what looks like water infiltration on their ...

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Beautiful Roof Icicles Are Actually Harmful Ice Dams

By: Shawn Hedrick on 12/16/16 11:06

As a kid, waking up on winter mornings meant romping through the fresh fallen snow, building a fort, and maybe starting a snowball fight. As a homeowner, opening the door on a ...

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What You Need to Know About Roofing Underlayment

By: Shawn Hedrick on 11/4/16 10:28

A beautiful roof is one of the most important features of your home. It improves your home’s curb appeal, keeps you warm and dry, and protects your home from the damaging ...

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Can I Use Architectural Shingles to Replace My Historic Home's Roof?

By: Heather Hedrick on 10/1/16 9:30

Repairing and updating historic homes in the Des Moines metro area and its surrounding towns helps preserve the unique look and feel of our communities. But older homes often ...

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Help! I Think I Have an Ice Dam Problem!

By: Shawn Hedrick on 1/29/16 10:18

Those sparkly, shiny icicles lining the edge of your roof aren’t all they’re cracked up to be. They could be a sign of a serious problem with the health and condition of your ...

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How to Prevent Ice Dams in the Winter

By: Shawn Hedrick on 12/31/15 12:09

"Look at those pretty icicles lining the roof." You might think differently of those sparkling pieces of ice dangling from your roof when you learn what harm they can inflict on ...

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Raychem Ice Dam Prevention

By: Shawn Hedrick on 1/7/15 15:20

Ice buildup on a roof can be extremely damaging to the home. When snow accumulates on a roof, certain areas can melt at certain times of the day. Melting might occur when the sun ...

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4 WAYS TO PREVENT ICE DAMS

By: Shawn Hedrick on 11/15/14 15:00

When cold weather reaches the Midwest, snow and ice are sure to follow. If you prepare early in the season, you can have your roof and attic inspected to make sure everything is ...

Is Your Humidifier Hurting Your Home?

Beautiful Roof Icicles Are Actually Harmful Ice Dams

What You Need to Know About Roofing Underlayment

Can I Use Architectural Shingles to Replace My Historic Home's Roof?

Help! I Think I Have an Ice Dam Problem!

How to Prevent Ice Dams in the Winter

Raychem Ice Dam Prevention

4 WAYS TO PREVENT ICE DAMS

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