Edwards sits on the east side of Ames with a mix of mid-century ranches and two-story homes built from the 1950s through the 1970s. Narrow lots and mature trees mean crews often work around tight driveways and low branches when hauling materials. Cold Story County winters bring ice dams along the north slopes, while summer storms drop heavy rain that tests older gutters and flashing around chimneys.
Homeowners here deal with wind-driven rain off the open fields to the east and occasional hail from cells moving up from Des Moines. Roofing work in Edwards frequently involves matching existing asphalt shingles on single-story additions or reinforcing decking where previous owners added skylights. Access from South Duff or Lincoln Way keeps travel time short for crews based in Ames.
The neighborhood borders the Gilbert Addition, so jobs sometimes straddle older farmstead outbuildings converted to garages. We schedule around Iowa State University events that increase traffic on nearby roads and time tear-offs to avoid the heaviest summer humidity that can affect adhesive on underlayment.
Around Edwards, IA
We regularly work near:
- 📍Edwards Elementary School
- 📍Lincoln Park
- 📍South Duff Avenue
- 📍South 4th Street
- 📍Border with Gilbert Addition
Roofing Contractor in Edwards, IA — Local Notes
- •Many Edwards roofs sit on 2x4 rafters spaced 24 inches, requiring extra care during tear-off to avoid sagging when old shingles are removed.
- •Driveways are often single-car width with mature oaks, so material staging happens on tarps in the front yard to protect grass.
- •East-facing slopes catch the worst of winter winds off the fields, leading to more ice dam calls along eaves near the Gilbert Addition line.
- •Older homes near South 4th Street have limited attic access, so ventilation upgrades are planned before new shingles go down.