By Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA). Learn about the value of using asphalt shingles for your roofing projects. Asphalt is one of the most popular types of roofing materials in North America, offering beauty, versatility, weather resistance and reliability. Many homeowners consider the ample benefits of asphalt shingles when selecting ...
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS COO. Under every finished roof is an underlayment working hard to keep the home dry. Roof underlayment works hard to protect the roof deck and the home itself, playing an important role in the performance of the roofing system. Intertape Polymer Group® (IPG®) has taken their ...
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. Greg Morrow explains that you don’t need as many people on the roof to get better performance with prefabricated accessories. Integrating new technologies into your roofing business doesn’t always mean looking for new software. For example, prefabricated technology revolutionized the roofing industry when they ...
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. Sit back and learn about SBS Modified Bitumen roofing system and their importance through this video playlist. MBTechnology’s video playlist offers quick and informative videos, each with a duration time of fewer than two minutes. These comprehensive videos offer a few helpful examples ...
By Master Builders Solutions. Not all sealants are the same, but we have a solution for any issue you may face when installing them! Sealants are great for keeping water out of homes and preventing moisture damage. But installing them isn’t always smooth sailing. Thomas Karlson, parking and restoration specialist ...
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. Malarkey shingles are more than just a shingle, they are made cleaner and greener to protect the home for the long haul. Malarkey shingles go above and beyond, providing a shingle that performs better, protects longer and is more sustainable. Read on to learn ...
By Evelyn Witterholt, RCS Reporter. Learn why these contractors can’t stop raving about this long-lasting composite material. Contractors Scott Kim from WGM Contracting and Chad Janisch from the Shake Guys want other roofing companies to know all about the benefits of using composite roofing materials. Molded from actual slate and ...
ATAS International has added Omawall PL with EVO™, a new aluminum plate system, which joins their ever-expanding concealed fastener wall panel product offering. Omawall PL with EVO™ is an architectural plate panel, manufactured in .10 thick aluminum, is a great choice for high-end applications and is made fully of non-combustible materials. ...
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. Titebond’s® WeatherMaster and DuraMaster are two of the brand’s top-performing sealants. Both are paintable, versatile and VOC-compliant, but other than that, what are their differences? These two sealants, they share one main commonality: high performance. While both products are excellent choices for siding, window and ...
By EXCEPTIONAL® Metals. How to properly cut and prepare metal panels to ensure the buildings' long-term performance. Metal panels are key in manufacturing a building that is resilient and durable. While onsite cutting is a common part of the metal roof and wall panel installation process, improper onsite preparation ...