James Hardie Siding vs. Kitchen Remodel
Did you know that James Hardie siding is the #1 return on investment for remodeling projects? Better than kitchen or bathroom remodeling, or even a basement finish?
http://www.jameshardie.com/homeowner/companyInformation_mediaCenter_awards01.shtml
It also lowers insurance premiums compared to vinyl siding.
Up to a 50 year transferable product warranty as well as a 15 year finish warranty, covering both paint and labor.
Visitor’s Day with Jim Bear-March 11th
The Chanhassen BNI chapter-Circle of Excellence-is having a visitor’s day next Thursday, March 11th. We are excited to have Jim Bear coming to help us all learn how to give and receive referrals to increase our business. Tracy has seen him in action, and was very impressed. If you want to markedly increase your referra ls this year, this is the guy to see. Call the office at 952-442-1762 to get on the invite list.
http://www.thereferralstream.com/
Home and Garden Show
Had a great time volunteering at the BATC and the MN Greenstar booth today at the Home and Garden Show for a couple of hours. Always fun to chat with other professionals I know (and a few scoundrels!) The number of companies and the variety of trades and products are amazing. Just about anything you can think of is there and then some.
Egress Window Sale!
Our Spring Special for the month of March is egress windows. We will install a standard Andersen egress window, galvanized window well, and all interior and exterior trim for $1600. This price includes everything but the permit cost.
Minnetonka Testimonial
Iron River was prompt and honest with their bid. They took the time to clearly explain their work plan and were flexible with their approach based upon my requests. We had one little glitch and Iron River responded and made it right quickly, with no questions asked. I want to particularly point out that the trim work following the roofing job was excellent. Paul was great to work with and Lance, the carpenter, was first rate in his work and his attitude.
Karl S.
Waconia Testimonial
When we had damage to our home with this last hail storm, we did the right thing and contacted our insurance company right away. They sent out an adjuster within days to review the damage. After the adjustment was done I found it hard to believe my roof was the only one in the neighborhood that the hail seem to miss. I will tell you this, NEVER go into this type of adjustment without someone like Iron River Construction on your side. Paul came to my home, re-viewed the damage, and found lots the adjuster missed. We were able to get the insurance company back out to re-review. I not only got my roof repaired but several other items missed by the first adjuster. Without Paul and Iron River my home and I would have suffered from damage that was done by the storm for years to come.
We decided to make some changes with the siding since it needed to be replaced on the front of our home and I have to say the entire Iron River staff was very helpful and patient to help us get the look we wanted. Once the work started Melissa kept us informed on the progress and answered any questions we had- this was great in making us feel very comfortable that the work was being done with quality and care- we were very pleased.TJ and the staff that came to our home worked hard and did the work on schedule. TJ would meet with me each morning to insure the work was done how we wanted and of course I’m not a contractor so they made several suggestions that were very helpful to make sure I was making sound construction decisions. As for the Sub Contractors they were on time and did great work as well, coming to our home and meeting with us before doing the work to make sure it was what we wanted.
We have been very happy with the work we had done and the quality and time it was completed in. I would recommend Iron River to anyone. They truly put the customer first and these days that is hard to find.
Brian and Kathy
Testimonial
“I just wanted to write you a note and ask you to send a genuine thank you to Drew. Not only were my parents very pleased with the work done on their house, it was done in a wonderful and friendly manner, and what I had explained to Drew was they were apprehensive about everything because all of the issues we had with prior contractors.
Drew not only took care of them, last week they hung a Christmas Swag and holiday card on the front door.
That is not something that was expected, but my parents were very impressed and very thankful for that nice surprise.
So a huge hug and thank you to Drew and his crew…and another for you simply because!”
XOXO
BG
Welcome Kelsi!
Kelsi Moffitt knows the value of your home. As a former insurance appraiser she helped homeowners recognize small problems that could lead to major expenses if left unchecked. “A small amount of hail can really cause a lot of damage if it is not repaired in a timely manner. Water can enter your home through damaged shingles and rot the decking and support beams, not to mention the ugly water spots on walls and ceilings and the potential for mold growth.” If a hail storm comes through your area or it is time to replace your existing roof or siding, give Kelsi a call for a free inspection and estimate. ” I’m always willing to help homeowners determine if they have an insurance claim and how to go about contacting their agent to get the job done right.”
We Recycle
Iron River Construction is proud to announce that we recycle all of our old and new shingles. Dem-Con Companies is a processing company developed to recover shingles resulting from the manufacturing process as well as tear off shingles from your home when replacement is necessary. Tens of thousands of tons are currently buried in landfills every year, and Dem-Con Shingle Processing is working to recover this material to reduce reliance on virgin asphalt. Dem-Con has worked with many government organizations to develop equipment, specifications, and end use options for the shingles.
Portland-Malarkey shingles
Mark, Paul, Melissa and Roberto are on their way to Portland this morning to take a tour of the Malarkey shingle plant later this week. Tracy, Kelsi and Lance will be flying out on Wednesday to join them.
We’re excited to see how the strongest, most flexible shingle in the US is being manufactured. It’ll also be interesting to learn how we can use this product effectively in MN to reduce the cost of insurance premiums for our homeowners, and increase the longevity of the lifespan of their roofs.