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EJS Roofing LLC
4.4(
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Serving Allison, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The crew showed up at 7am, put out tarps and got right to work strippng off the shingles. The tear off was done by noon and they got to replacing shingles and adding the ridge vent. In all our encounters with the workers they were very polite and professional and answered our questions knowledgeably. They stayed until 8pm to finish the roof and then came back at 6am the next morning to clean up. 
Our neighbors have all commented on how quickly they worked and how good the end result looks. We absolutely would recommend them.
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EJS Roofing.
EJS Roofing.
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Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Iowa Post Frame Builders, LLC
2.6(
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Serving Allison, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1976

We are a complete general contractor - we can develop, build commercial, all types of residential remodeling and new construction, as well as offer great services on any smaller home improvement need. \n\nWe specialize in engineered post frame construction, horse, farm suburban and commercial buildings. We are able to do the complete contracting job for our customers from start to finish efficiently and with great customer care. \n\nWe also specialize in steel roofing on buildings and homes as well and are proud to offer NEW DECRA SHINGLES FOR RESIDENTIAL HOMES WITH A FIFTY YEAR WARRANTY THAT CAN BE LAID OVER EXISTING ASPHALT SHINGLES - ONE OF THE GREATEST ROOFING PRODUCTS WE HAVE DISCOVERED IN THE MARKET PLACE! \n\nWe consider ourselves "IOWA'S BEST!" - call us today!

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Fireplaces questions, answered by experts

The time it takes for creosote to build up in a chimney can vary depending on how often you use your fireplace and the wood you burn. Creosote can start accumulating after just a few fires, especially if you burn unseasoned wood or allow fires to smolder. Regularly using the fireplace without proper maintenance can lead to significant creosote buildup within a few months. To prevent hazardous buildup, have your chimney inspected and cleaned at least once a year.

A liter of bioethanol costs $11 and burns for around four hours, making it cost around $2.75 per hour to keep your bioethanol fireplace running. For comparison, natural gas costs around $0.50 per hour, and propane costs around $1.60 per hour. 

How much it costs you to run your bioethanol fireplace largely depends on how often you use it. Hypothetically speaking, if you run your fireplace for four hours a week year-round, you’ll go through one liter of biofuel per week or about $570 per year to run the fireplace.

No, you should never leave a fireplace burning overnight or unattended during the day. While fireplaces are made to contain fires, fires can and do spread from fireplaces, so it’s crucial that you’re there to monitor them and put them out if needed. If you’re worried about putting out a fire before bed, stop feeding it fuel long before bedtime and actively put out the fire using your poker, a shovel, and some baking soda.

Even if a homebuyer has no intention of using the fireplace installed in the home they’re thinking of buying, it’s vital to know when the fireplace and chimney were last inspected. Aside from learning that it can operate properly, homebuyers will want to know that the structures themselves are sound and won’t affect the integrity of the surrounding home. With full knowledge, homebuyers can then make plans for any necessary repairs before they move in. 

The installation cost for a brick or stone gas fireplace typically ranges from $3,500 to $12,000. Key factors that influence the total expense include the type of material chosen, labor costs, the setup for the gas line, venting requirements, and any custom design elements.

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