RT Contracting, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform. We are experts and will always keep you educated about the work process. We look forward to earning your business.Give us a call today and we will schedule a visit, thank you!
"RT is top notch, customer oriented, meticulous work, keeps you informed as the project progresses, great cleanup, beautiful finished product!!"
joan r on April 2023
RT Contracting, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform. We are experts and will always keep you educated about the work process. We look forward to earning your business.Give us a call today and we will schedule a visit, thank you!
"RT is top notch, customer oriented, meticulous work, keeps you informed as the project progresses, great cleanup, beautiful finished product!!"
joan r on April 2023
Better service, better workmanship and better price, GUARANTEED. We know your time is valuable and buying a roof is a big investment. We will protect your property, install your roof with attention to detail and clean-up perfect. We can use the best shingles on the market or a more economy brand to fit your needs and we will take the time to let you make an informed decision. Call ProCrafters first, you will not regret it.
"ProCrafters Roofing was Great to work with, they kept us informed through the whole project!! We were very satisfied, and would hire them again."
Klel H on May 2025
Better service, better workmanship and better price, GUARANTEED. We know your time is valuable and buying a roof is a big investment. We will protect your property, install your roof with attention to detail and clean-up perfect. We can use the best shingles on the market or a more economy brand to fit your needs and we will take the time to let you make an informed decision. Call ProCrafters first, you will not regret it.
"ProCrafters Roofing was Great to work with, they kept us informed through the whole project!! We were very satisfied, and would hire them again."
Klel H on May 2025
New Vista Exteriors is a GAF certified, family-owned exterior contractor servicing Indianola, IA, and surrounding communities. With over 13 years of experience, we specialize in roofing, siding, gutters, and framing - delivering unmatched service and quality craftsmanship to homes and businesses across our community. Let us help you today!
"Jose from New Vista Exteriors is a good person to do business with . They do quality work , in a reasonable time and price. Will do business with them again "
Coby M on May 2025
New Vista Exteriors is a GAF certified, family-owned exterior contractor servicing Indianola, IA, and surrounding communities. With over 13 years of experience, we specialize in roofing, siding, gutters, and framing - delivering unmatched service and quality craftsmanship to homes and businesses across our community. Let us help you today!
"Jose from New Vista Exteriors is a good person to do business with . They do quality work , in a reasonable time and price. Will do business with them again "
Coby M on May 2025
Roof Iowa, LLC, has a single mission: Complete Customer Satisfaction! We strongly believe in giving our customers the most for their hard earned money. So, we work with only the highest quality materials, experienced and professional craftsmen. We have consistently focused on the needs of our customers, providing personalized attention and a stress-free experience. This approach has set us apart and made us one of the leading companies in Iowa. We are local and family owned, keeping our relationship with your family and business our priority.
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Dustin B on March 2025
Roof Iowa, LLC, has a single mission: Complete Customer Satisfaction! We strongly believe in giving our customers the most for their hard earned money. So, we work with only the highest quality materials, experienced and professional craftsmen. We have consistently focused on the needs of our customers, providing personalized attention and a stress-free experience. This approach has set us apart and made us one of the leading companies in Iowa. We are local and family owned, keeping our relationship with your family and business our priority.
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Dustin B on March 2025
Legacy Construction is dedicated building partnerships while doing project that last. We provide value engineering that creates solutions with the budget in mind, and we are dedicated to the project until you are satisfied with the work done. Legacy Construction has been a trusted partner in the Des Moines and surrounding areas for countless businesses and residences. Our mission is to serve clients while building projects and relationships that last.
"Awesome,great group of guys,on time,got right to work,stayed busy the whole time,knocked the roof out in a single day.went the extra mile to clean up left it better then they found it.."
Robert B on April 2025
Legacy Construction is dedicated building partnerships while doing project that last. We provide value engineering that creates solutions with the budget in mind, and we are dedicated to the project until you are satisfied with the work done. Legacy Construction has been a trusted partner in the Des Moines and surrounding areas for countless businesses and residences. Our mission is to serve clients while building projects and relationships that last.
"Awesome,great group of guys,on time,got right to work,stayed busy the whole time,knocked the roof out in a single day.went the extra mile to clean up left it better then they found it.."
Robert B on April 2025
Here at Roofing Experts we are a small local roofing company that also installs siding and some windows. Dwight is the owner/job supervisor/secretary/cleanup guy. If you call you get me. With over 15 years of experience I pride myself in using my NE Iowa upbringing and values my parents instilled in me. Work hard and treat people fair and never lie to a customer just to score a job! "If you tell the truth you will never have to remember what you said." I love meeting new people everyday and building a relationships with my customers. Specializing in talking to prospective customers and explaining exactly what I'm going to do with your roof. Always love customers telling me that they love the work I did on their house and saved them $1000's. Give me a call 515-975-6834
"Job done quickly did a great job and details were taken care of definitely would give referral to family and friends I was definitely impressed"
Tammy and C on May 2025
Here at Roofing Experts we are a small local roofing company that also installs siding and some windows. Dwight is the owner/job supervisor/secretary/cleanup guy. If you call you get me. With over 15 years of experience I pride myself in using my NE Iowa upbringing and values my parents instilled in me. Work hard and treat people fair and never lie to a customer just to score a job! "If you tell the truth you will never have to remember what you said." I love meeting new people everyday and building a relationships with my customers. Specializing in talking to prospective customers and explaining exactly what I'm going to do with your roof. Always love customers telling me that they love the work I did on their house and saved them $1000's. Give me a call 515-975-6834
"Job done quickly did a great job and details were taken care of definitely would give referral to family and friends I was definitely impressed"
Tammy and C on May 2025
At Taylor Exteriors, we have been providing the residents of Central Iowa and surrounding areas with high-quality work and excellent customer service for years. Our team has made countless clients happy with the many home improvement services we offer. While we are known for our expertise in roofing installation, repair and maintenance (both residential and commercial), we also offer a number of other services that can increase your property’s value, add to your comfort and protect your home from the elements.
"They did a great job communicating with me. They cleaned up and finished ahead of schedule"
Matt A on September 2023
At Taylor Exteriors, we have been providing the residents of Central Iowa and surrounding areas with high-quality work and excellent customer service for years. Our team has made countless clients happy with the many home improvement services we offer. While we are known for our expertise in roofing installation, repair and maintenance (both residential and commercial), we also offer a number of other services that can increase your property’s value, add to your comfort and protect your home from the elements.
"They did a great job communicating with me. They cleaned up and finished ahead of schedule"
Matt A on September 2023
We are a local, family-owned, full-service repair and replacement company. We specialize in residential roofs, siding, windows and gutters. Our offerings: Free inspections and estimates, top-quality workmanship and manufacturer warranties on all services, and we specialize in insurance claim restoration. Licensed and insured.
"They called right away and came out the next day to fix my roof. Very nice to work with and went the extra mile."
Diana P on August 2024
We are a local, family-owned, full-service repair and replacement company. We specialize in residential roofs, siding, windows and gutters. Our offerings: Free inspections and estimates, top-quality workmanship and manufacturer warranties on all services, and we specialize in insurance claim restoration. Licensed and insured.
"They called right away and came out the next day to fix my roof. Very nice to work with and went the extra mile."
Diana P on August 2024
DLR Construction is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. Please request a quote! We are looking forward to working with you! If we don't answer on the main number, please call (515) 729-0426.
"Great work! Will use again."
Chris S on April 2024
DLR Construction is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. Please request a quote! We are looking forward to working with you! If we don't answer on the main number, please call (515) 729-0426.
"Great work! Will use again."
Chris S on April 2024
Thomas Exteriors specializes in roofing, siding, and window installation. All consultations and estimates are free. Call today to set an appointment to begin your home's exterior upgrade.
"Quick to schedule, fantastic work, work site incredibly clean. I was most impressed with the precise communication. I always knew exactly when people would be here to work and exactly what they were doing. I have already recommended Joe to several other people. We were very impressed and very happy."
Amy S on July 2024
Thomas Exteriors specializes in roofing, siding, and window installation. All consultations and estimates are free. Call today to set an appointment to begin your home's exterior upgrade.
"Quick to schedule, fantastic work, work site incredibly clean. I was most impressed with the precise communication. I always knew exactly when people would be here to work and exactly what they were doing. I have already recommended Joe to several other people. We were very impressed and very happy."
Amy S on July 2024
Three-tab shingles provide 15 to 30 years of service, with actual performance depending on installation quality, local weather patterns, and maintenance practices. Homes in regions with extreme temperature fluctuations or frequent storms may experience shorter lifespans, often closer to 15 to 20 years. Regular maintenance and prompt repairs can help maximize your roof's functional lifespan.
The cost difference stems primarily from material composition and manufacturing complexity. Three-tab shingles feature a single-layer design requiring less raw material than the multi-dimensional construction of architectural products. While this makes them more affordable initially, they offer less wind resistance and shorter warranty periods than their architectural counterparts.
Warning signals include curled or buckled shingles, bare spots where granules have disappeared, missing shingles, visible cracks, and granule accumulation in gutters. Inside your home, water stains on ceilings, light penetration through roof boards, or sagging sections indicate serious problems. Industry professionals recommend evaluation for replacement when roofs approach 20 years of age.
While technically possible in some situations, installing new shingles over existing ones is not recommended by roofing professionals. This approach adds considerable weight to your roof structure, prevents proper inspection of the underlying deck, and may create moisture issues. Many building codes limit homes to a maximum of two roofing layers, requiring complete removal before new installation if that limit has been reached.
Your local climate significantly impacts both installation requirements and long-term performance. Regions with severe weather conditions often require additional reinforcement measures that increase installation costs. Performance-wise, three-tab shingles have lower wind resistance ratings compared to premium options, making them less suitable for hurricane-prone regions. In hot climates, specialized reflective shingles may be recommended to improve energy efficiency.