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Last update on November 11, 2025

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TF Contracting

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TF Contracting

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At Tf Contracting, our purpose is to provide top-quality gutter installation and maintenance services to protect homes and enhance their longevity. We are committed to delivering exceptional craftsmanship, reliable solutions, and outstanding customer service to ensure our clients are 100% satisfied.

At Tf Contracting, our purpose is to provide top-quality gutter installation and maintenance services to protect homes and enhance their longevity. We are committed to delivering exceptional craftsmanship, reliable solutions, and outstanding customer service to ensure our clients are 100% satisfied.

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David Bly Construction

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David Bly Construction

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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Independent contractor with over 20 years of experience. Excellent in all aspects of construction, home repair, remodeling, maintenance, and new development, Fence installation and repair, subcontracting.

"David did an excellent job providing everything I asked for in the bathroom remodel. He worked with all subcontractors (plumbing, electrical & wood working) to ensure all tasks were complete. David also stayed within the quoted timeline and took on additional projects as requested. Would highly recommend!"

Haley H on November 2023

Independent contractor with over 20 years of experience. Excellent in all aspects of construction, home repair, remodeling, maintenance, and new development, Fence installation and repair, subcontracting.

"David did an excellent job providing everything I asked for in the bathroom remodel. He worked with all subcontractors (plumbing, electrical & wood working) to ensure all tasks were complete. David also stayed within the quoted timeline and took on additional projects as requested. Would highly recommend!"

Haley H on November 2023

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Wyatt Construct

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Wyatt Construct

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Wyatt Construct Iowa Wyatt Construct General Contractor and Owner of Overhead Roofing Remodel, renovation, roofing, exterior and interior improvements, handyman services, We increase home values, make dream projects a reality, help people get property projects completed, we do not turn down jobs, we do whatever it takes. If it involves your property and you want us to be on your team then it wouldn't hurt to say hello. Free Estimates Wyatt Construct & Overhead Roofing 641-990-4118 [email protected] [email protected] Operations in the state of Iowa. We can travel. Give us a call today. If we can't do it, we have skilled pros that will at no extra cost to you.

"I hired this company to repair hail damage on my home in 2023. The job was to replace the roofs on my house and garage as well as siding and gutters on my house. Long story short they came out and did the roofs in a timely manner, the siding and gutters not so much. Communication was lacking and they tried to charge me way more than what my insurance scope was. I had to get a lawyer involved. He sued me and we went to court. I won my case in February 2025 and I am still waiting to be paid the money I am owed. I do not recommend this company, buyer beware."

Melissa S on May 2025

Wyatt Construct Iowa Wyatt Construct General Contractor and Owner of Overhead Roofing Remodel, renovation, roofing, exterior and interior improvements, handyman services, We increase home values, make dream projects a reality, help people get property projects completed, we do not turn down jobs, we do whatever it takes. If it involves your property and you want us to be on your team then it wouldn't hurt to say hello. Free Estimates Wyatt Construct & Overhead Roofing 641-990-4118 [email protected] [email protected] Operations in the state of Iowa. We can travel. Give us a call today. If we can't do it, we have skilled pros that will at no extra cost to you.

"I hired this company to repair hail damage on my home in 2023. The job was to replace the roofs on my house and garage as well as siding and gutters on my house. Long story short they came out and did the roofs in a timely manner, the siding and gutters not so much. Communication was lacking and they tried to charge me way more than what my insurance scope was. I had to get a lawyer involved. He sued me and we went to court. I won my case in February 2025 and I am still waiting to be paid the money I am owed. I do not recommend this company, buyer beware."

Melissa S on May 2025

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Zed Construction

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general construction, concrete finishing and stamping, installing, demo, large or small we get dirty doing them all. we do it all in one call making your dream home and improvements to give you the memoiys that make you completely love your home

general construction, concrete finishing and stamping, installing, demo, large or small we get dirty doing them all. we do it all in one call making your dream home and improvements to give you the memoiys that make you completely love your home

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Exterior Painting questions, answered by experts

You shouldn't paint a metal fence. Painting doesn't necessarily damage a corrugated metal fence, but these types of fences are meant to flex, and paint can easily chip and break off. Latex paints can address this issue, but those tend not to be very weather-resistant. Certain paints can trap moisture in the corrugation, which can rust the metal and lead to corrosion. And finally, if you paint a copper fence, it won't patina, which is one of the main reasons people buy copper.  

As with any exterior paint job, the average lifespan for painted brick is between 10 and 12 years. Your freshly coated bricks will have the longest lifespan with regular maintenance and cleaning. Keeping up with cleaning off dirt and mold will go a long way toward ensuring that your paint lives up to the manufacturer's specifications.

One gallon of paint can usually cover up to 400 square feet. Therefore, painting a one- or two-car garage door typically requires one gallon of paint, which should give you enough for the two to three coats experts recommend for this job. However, if you're painting a lighter color over a darker color, you might need more. Using primer can decrease the total number of coats of paint you need.

For larger areas, like painting walls, a roller is the best option for applying eggshell paint. Rollers are made to hold more paint and spread it evenly and efficiently over your wall. A roller will be faster and give you a more even coat than a brush for painting walls and ceilings, and it will avoid the visible texture you’d get from brushstrokes for a clean finish. For smaller areas, like trim, a brush will work so long as you remember to paint with the grain of the wood.

While the answer varies based on weather, 10 a.m. is a good time to start painting. The dew will have dried, meaning there’s no moisture on the house, and the temperature will likely be moderate and the sunlight less direct. Starting mid-morning should also give you enough daylight and pleasant weather to work on the job for several hours.

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