Cedar Falls Roof Installation with Owens Corning Impact-Resistant Shingles

This was a big one - and we're only halfway done. We just wrapped up phase one of a full property roofing project for a great family in Cedar Falls, and honestly, this property is a joy to work on. The main house, the workshop, the outbuildings - there's a lot happening here. But we started where it matters most.

For the main house, we went with Owens Corning shingles in Onyx Black - Class 3 impact-resistant. That rating isn't just a number. It means these shingles are built to take a hit from hail and wind-driven debris without cracking or losing granules. Out here in Iowa, where storms roll through fast and hard, that kind of protection is worth every penny. The deep black tone also gives the white board-and-batten exterior a really clean, sharp contrast.

The workshop was a different challenge - and a fun one. Half of it called for metal roofing, and the other half got the same Onyx Black shingles as the house. Getting two different roofing systems to meet cleanly on a single structure takes some planning. We took our time on the transitions to make sure everything lines up and sheds water correctly. No shortcuts on the details.

We also do full tear-offs before any new installation. You can see the decking exposed mid-project - old shingles stripped down, surface prepped, high-quality underlayment laid before a single new shingle goes down. That's how you give a new roof the foundation it needs to last.

Phase two is coming. More structures on this property still need attention, and we're already looking forward to getting back out there. The goal is for every building on this lot to be protected, matched, and built to hold up for the long haul.