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Don’t wait until there’s a block of ice in the gutter to focus on ice dams
By Paul Scelsi, Air Vent - Gibraltar Building Accessories Stay ahead of ice dams by understanding their cause and taking preventive measures ahead of time. If we wait until winter to fight ice dams, it’s too late. Our best chance to tackle ice dams is in the spring, summer and fall. ...
The best practices for creating a hailstorm-ready roof – part one
By Mule-Hide. Hailstorms are never fun, especially when it comes to the damage they can cause to flat roofs. A Texas contractor shares his best advice for preparing a roof for hail. Central and North Texas are notorious for their annual hailstorms, and contractors have adapted particular practices for ...
Chill Out: Don't Let Winter Give You Roofing Headaches
By Cayden Wemple. For winter weather protection on commercial roofs, follow these three steps for preventive maintenance! It’s always a good idea to prepare your roof for extreme winter weather. When the cold months hit, it's necessary to install a preventative weatherization process. Doing this can save you thousands of ...
When Disaster Strikes, Here Are 5 Ways You Can Help
By Dani Sheehan. Hurricane season arrives unexpectedly every year. When a homeowner is unprepared or the weather proves too unpredictable, see how you can prevent further distress by providing relief. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to ...
How to Prepare as Hurricane Season Strikes
By All Points Tile and Slate. In hurricane prone states, it is important to consider measures that can be taken to reinforce roofs and protect against potential damage. Hurricane season is upon us, and it’s already proving to be dangerous and destructive as storms make landfall. Roofs that are inadequately ...
Educate Your Customers to Ensure Protection Against the Elements
By Royalty Companies. If you work in an area susceptible to hurricanes or other extreme weather, it is important to help homeowners understand which roofing materials will best protect their homes. While there is no guarantee to protect a home against extreme weather events, contractors understand the role of roofing ...
Protect Your Home From Heavy Snow Fall With Snow Retention Systems
By Anna Lockhart. It is crucial for homeowners to understand the importance of protecting their property and themselves from harm during the snowy seasons. Mindy Dahlquist shares why snow retention systems are a must for colder climates. In an episode of Roofing Road Trips, host Heidi J. Ellsworth ...
Updated Hail Shingle Rating Scorecard Drives Improvements in the Impact-Resistant Asphalt Shingle Market
By The Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety. IBHS testing addresses research gaps. Shingle designs differ across manufacturers. The Insurance Institute of Business and Home Safety (IBHS) continues its long-term commitment to improve impact-resistant shingle performance by releasing the second scheduled update of its Impact-Resistant Shingle Performance Ratings developed using a ...
Location Matters – Re-roofing Your Home With Environment in Mind
By Metal Roofing Alliance. Do you know what to look for in a roof based on your geographical region and climate? This guide has the answers for you! Editor’s note: The Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) has organized the Residential Metal Roofing Buyer’s Guide to help homeowners learn about ...
Snow Guards: Making the Sale
By DaVinci Roofscapes. Roofer Nick Piontek shares his thoughts about snow guards and whether or not homeowners need them. If you’re installing composite roofing in a state with snowy weather, how are you treating snow guards? Are you positioning them to homeowners as a recommended addition or a “must have” for their ...
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