We are a long way from Texas, but we’ll be feeling some economic impacts in the roofing industry right here in Iowa from Hurricane Harvey. In the event of a natural disaster, like Hurricane Harvey, the demand for materials to rebuild increases dramatically. Shingles, plywood, lumber, freight costs and others all increase in price to
The world is changing rapidly and so is the roofing industry! At Guarding Roofing we are well aware of the push towards solar panel roofing and we hope to offer you some insight into this industry shift. Apart from helping the environment and being virtually indistinguishable from shingled roofs, the most exciting thing about solar
If you have ever been solicited at your home by a so-called roofing contractor, here are several tactics you'll need to look out for: The contractor who cried hail If someone comes to your home and claims that you have hail damage without doing an official assessment, this is a bad sign. You need to have
The spring is the best time of year to roof your house. Why? The heat during the summer season allows the shingles to “settle” which creates an effective seal. Furthermore, manufacturers increase prices due to a higher demand during the summer and fall seasons. "You can save around 20% on the roofing materials in
