Category: Industry News

The cold drafts that winter brings can make life uncomfortable for many. It is, therefore, critical that homeowners arm their residences with the right kind of protection against inclement weather. Building engineers from Drexel gave tips to keep out the cold and turn up the …

An article published in the Realty Times September last year highlights the importance of keeping gutters clean: The risks to skipping out on this task are easy enough to see. As leaves and debris build up in your guttering system there become blockages. Instead of …

If you invest in the installation of quality gutters by Des Moines roofing contractors like Waddle Exteriors then you can guarantee that your house’s exterior and foundation are effectively defended against water damage. The very purpose of gutters is to help in controlling and redirecting rainwater flow …

Sumner-Eddyville-Miller (SEM) Public Schools in central Nebraska plans to implement more energy efficient heating, cooling, lighting, windows, and electronic controls, and switch to a renewable energy heat source. The upgrades will significantly reduce the district’s utility and operational costs, and it plans to use those …

An article published by Reuters on July 15, 2013 discussed the current struggles of the construction industry. Homebuilding companies have been struggling to meet deadlines and new orders from prospective homeowners due to the shortage of construction supplies and manpower. Moreover, banks and other lenders …

An article that appeared on The Quad-City Times discussed the recent snow storms that ravaged parts of Iowa on May 2013: Nearly a foot of snow has fallen in some parts of northern Iowa due to an unusual spring snowstorm, and meteorologists say it’s broken several state …

In April this year, a strong overnight storm damaged several properties in Kearney including the local University of Nebraska campus. According to a report on 1011now.com, the director of emergency management for Buffalo County and Kearney reported no injuries during the storm, which nonetheless tore …

If the Farmer’s Almanac prediction noted in an August 26 story on RadioIowa.com turns out accurate, then Iowans can expect a rather harsh winter this year. Sandi Duncan, managing editor of the Farmer’s Almanac, said, “It’s going to be a very cold winter, in fact, …

According to an August 26, 2013 news story by The Washington Post, Nebraska, Iowa, and other Midwestern states are in for some “piercing cold with normal snowfall” this winter season. This leaves homeowners in these states a few months to ensure that their roofs are …

In Iowa, the Attorney General urges consumers to ensure they have written warranties for products or services paid for. A written warranty, more useful if also posted online, spells out what consumers are entitled to if the product or service they receive is faulty. And …