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"Storm Chaser" bill passes the Iowa Senate

"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."

 

Read the original piece at the DM Register.

Asphalt Shingle Warranties: An Insiders Perspective

Since 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

If 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

Gannon 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!

Home Star Bill (aka "Cash for Caulkers") Update

The 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.

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