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Ensuring performance in tough conditions
By Jesse Sanchez. AkzoNobel's coatings excel in harsh environments, but attention to detail is essential for maximum protection. AkzoNobel, a global leader in paints and coatings, expresses the importance of a comprehensive approach to ensure optimal performance of its coil coatings in tough environments. The company offers a warranty on ...
Winterize your company with these best practices!
By Dani Sheehan. The weather may be unpredictable but that doesn’t mean you can’t be prepared. Find new ways to expand your services and take on more projects this upcoming winter season. With each changing season, homeowners are increasingly reminded of the effects of harsh weather conditions on their home. ...
Upgrading durability, reliability and aesthetics with DECRA Metal Roofing
By Trevor Underwood, DECRA. Learn from this case study about building a roof designed for surviving a Canadian winter. This case study begins with Charley Lortie, a roofer and building owner. He found a rundown Ottawa apartment building in 1978 and saw a myriad of possibilities. While dilapidated, the building ...
Coating among the clouds
By Emma Peterson. A contractor in the Pacific Northwest shares how Everest products help his clients' roofs withstand the unique weather needs of their area. Meet Jeff Chase, a contractor in Eugene, Oregon. He and his company, Chase Roofing & Contracting Inc., are one of the few coatings contractors in ...
Building back better
By Emma Peterson. Learn how a local contractor did more than just repair the damage caused by an EF3-rated tornado. In March 2021, a massive storm made its way through fifteen states, traveling from the Great Lakes region to the Deep South. With winds peaking around 165 miles per hour, ...
Outlasting the storm
By Rob Haddock, The Metal Roof Experts at S-5!®. Learn how to make sure your roofing projects stand up to extreme weather conditions and keep your customers safe. Extreme weather events are occurring more and more frequently. Whether it’s over ten feet of snow on the Pacific Coast, tornadoes in ...
A sealant ready for any condition
By Dani Sheehan. Simply pour this sealant in place and it cures to form a durable, weather resistant seal for pitch pans and roof repair applications. For tackling roof repairs, you need a reliable solution as versatile as a Swiss Army knife. No one wants to carry around specific products ...
Winter is coming: Prepare your coatings accordingly
By Emma Peterson. The winter months are near, and we know what is coming with it – temperatures dipping below 40°F that can affect low-slope roof coatings. Winter brings an entire new set of challenges to storing, installing and applying low-slope coatings. Whether it’s a roofing membrane, an adhesive or ...
Protecting roofs from extreme weather events with Polyglass
By Jesse Sanchez. How Polyglass tackles extreme weather with advanced underlayments. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Karen Edwards sat down with Alex Manos from Polyglass who shared insights on the company’s innovative approach to roofing underlayments, particularly in response to the increasing intensity of extreme weather events. As ...
Finding a shingle you can trust
By Alberta Allied Roofing Association. Many different areas have seen an increase in extreme hail events. Learn about the different shingles designed to withstand these storms. A roof’s first and foremost job is to protect the rest of the home and the inhabitants. As climate change continues to become an ...
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