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Large icicles and ice building up along a snow-covered roof edge and gutter on a Des Moines-area home.

How to Prevent Ice Dams on Your Roof This Winter

Quick Answer: Ice dams form when heat escaping into your attic melts the…

8 OctRoofing Tips, Ventilation
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An Andrew's Roofing truck parked in front of a West Des Moines home with a completed asphalt shingle roof.

Wind and Hail Deductibles, Explained for Iowa Homeowners

Quick Answer: A wind and hail deductible is a separate deductible that only…

5 OctCommunity, Storm & Hail Damage
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An Andrew's Roofing Company yard sign in front of a Des Moines home undergoing a roof replacement by the crew.

Can a Roofer Negotiate My Insurance Claim for Me?

Quick Answer: No. In Iowa, a roofer cannot legally negotiate your insurance claim…

1 OctStorm & Hail Damage
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An Andrew's Roofing crew member repairing siding on a Des Moines-area home after storm damage.

How Can I Tell If Hail Damaged My Siding?

Quick Answer: You can usually tell hail damaged your siding by looking for…

28 SepSiding
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Aerial view of a completed dark shingle roof with multiple gables, dormers, and roof vents on a country home with a red barn visible in the background

How Much Does Roof Repair Cost in Des Moines?

Quick Answer: Most roof repairs in Des Moines cost between about $350 and…

24 SepRoof Repair, Roofing Tips
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The Andrew's Roofing crew tearing off old shingles during a roof replacement on a Des Moines-area home.

How Much Does It Cost to Replace a Skylight?

Quick Answer: Replacing a skylight in Des Moines usually costs about $1,000 to…

21 SepRoof Replacement, Roofing Tips
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Andrew's Roofing crew replacing the roof on a historic Des Moines home while a team member watches from the yard.

Can a Roofer Waive My Insurance Deductible in Iowa?

Quick Answer: No. In Iowa, a roofer can’t legally waive, pay, or “eat”…

17 SepRoofing Tips
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Are Gutter Guards Worth It for Des Moines Homes?

Quick Answer: Gutter guards are worth it for homes surrounded by trees that…

14 SepCommunity, Gutters & Water Diversion
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Andrew's Roofing Company branded work truck parked in the driveway of a home with a completed shingle roof and stone accents

Does Filing a Roof Claim Raise Insurance Rates?

Quick Answer: Filing a roof claim can raise your insurance rates, but not…

10 SepRoofing Tips
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