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Gannon's is now stocking Certainteed Weatherboards!
Submitted by administrator on Mon, 02/11/2013 - 09:51Gannon's is pleased to announced that we are now a stocking distributor of Certainteed Weatherboards and Restoration Millwork.
Call to find out how Gannon's and Certainteed can help you create that special look for any house!
Gannon's now has doors!
Submitted by administrator on Mon, 02/11/2013 - 09:46Gannon's is now pleased to announce that we now carry exterior doors from Masonite and Waudena Millwork!
Please contact your sales representative for more information and a free catalog!
"Storm Chaser" bill passes the Iowa Senate
Submitted by cthomas on Thu, 04/12/2012 - 09:58"As originally written, the bill required contractors to hand out a form explaining that consumers can cancel a contract if their insurance company decides their policy doesn’t cover the work. It also prohibited contractors from saying they represent an insurance company or insurance regulator, or promising to rebate insurance deductibles."
Asphalt Shingle Warranties: An Insiders Perspective
Submitted by dfrankl on Thu, 06/09/2011 - 13:09Since January of 2011, roofing professionals much like ourselves have been trying to quantify the value of the newly enhanced asphalt shingle warranties. For those of you joining the game late, most all of the asphalt shingle manufacturers enhanced the warranties of their laminated shingles by giving them a "limited lifetime" warranty. What this actually means to the consumer in terms of "value" has since been very hard to quantify.
Your Home's Exterior...It Is a System
Submitted by dfrankl on Mon, 04/04/2011 - 08:52If you have ever worked a construction trade, you may or may not have given much consideration to how your trade affects another. No where has this become more evident than the exterior trades. The linked article below illustrates some common mistakes made when two trades collide.....
http://www.qualifiedremodeler.com/print/Qualified-Remodeler/Housewrap-Errors/1$2482
GRS Welcomes Two New Employees
Submitted by dfrankl on Tue, 01/25/2011 - 15:55Gannon Roofing Supply is excited to have Brian Prevor and Nick Conrey join the Gannon Team! Brian comes to Gannon from Owens Corning and will serve the position of Sales Manager for the Des Moines location. Nick will be based out of Cedar Rapids and will serve as an outside salesman. Please join us in welcoming Brian and Nick to the Gannon Team!
The top 5 things that go wrong with too-fast construction
Submitted by cthomas on Tue, 12/28/2010 - 09:32Home Star Bill (aka "Cash for Caulkers") Update
Submitted by dfrankl on Wed, 07/21/2010 - 10:06The Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010 - commonly known as "Cash for Caulkers" - is nearly here. The bill has been passed in the House of Representatives and the Senate has introduced an updated version of the bill. As we wait for final approval, homeowners and contractors need to do their homework. There are 13 types of retrofits eligible for funding and each has unique requirements.
Des Moines and Cedar Rapids among the most affordable housing in the nation
Submitted by cthomas on Wed, 07/14/2010 - 09:14From CNNMoney.com:
Des Moines is listed at #10. Cedar Rapids comes in at #11. Despite all the bad news lately, this hopefully insulates us a little bit from the depressed housing market.