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Do shingle hail-resistance ratings actually reflect real-world performance?
By Gold Shield Exteriors. For best protection, choose a trusted manufacturer, use SBS-modified options when possible and ensure professional installation. If you've shopped for roofing materials recently, you've probably seen claims about "Class 4 impact resistance" or "UL 2218 certified" shingles. Manufacturers promise these premium products will protect your home from ...
Weathering the storm
By Anna Lockhart. Metal roofing materials are designed to be reliable and durable through Mother Nature’s most extreme weather events. Metal experts break down ways metal roofs can be the industry’s answer. In a recent Coffee Conversations®, host Karen Edwards sat down with metal industry experts to ...
Designing resilience
By Emma Peterson. Learn how Johns Manville is creating roofing systems that protect both people and the environment. Over the last two decades, there has been a significant rise in the number of extreme weather events. Yale Environment 360 reports that “major floods have more than doubled, the number of ...
Roofing in a winter wonderland
By Emma Peterson. How Unified Steel products keep contractors working in the cold season. For many roofers, the colder season means slower business and more downtime. This is because traditional asphalt shingles do not install well at temperatures below 40°F (they will begin cracking due to lost flexibility). But it ...
Built to withstand winter’s worst
By Emma Peterson. How Unified Steel™ Stone Coated Roofing protects against wind, hail, snow and ice. While any season can present challenges for a roof system, wintertime brings a unique combination of wind, ice, snow and other stormy weather that really puts roofing materials to the test. Luckily, this is ...
Unlocking longevity through smarter roof care
By Jesse Sanchez. Regular maintenance keeps facilities operating smoothly while protecting long-term investments. Benchmark works with facility leaders who want to extend the life of their assets, and roof health sits at the center of that strategy. Roof maintenance may sound routine, but experts say the impact is anything but ...
Hydration and heat illness awareness for roofers
By Cotney Consulting Group. The key isn’t waiting for heat illness to strike. It’s building a culture of prevention from day one. Roofing in hot weather is more than just uncomfortable; it can be dangerous. With high temperatures, direct sun exposure and physically demanding labor, roofers face serious risks from heat-related illnesses. ...
Protecting young workers from rising heat risks
By Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association. As temperatures climb, so do the dangers young workers face on the job. They're eager. They're fast learners. They're the future of the workforce. But on worksites across the country, young employees are stepping into roles that may expose them to a ...
Built for every storm
By DECRA Metal Roofing. Homeowners in cold regions are turning to metal roofing for high-performance protection against harsh winter conditions. Across the United States, winter weather has become more unpredictable and intense. Homeowners in cold climates are facing longer seasons of snow, ice and freezing rain, often arriving earlier ...
Keeping crews productive year-round with roof restoration
By Dani Sheehan. Roof restoration systems let you extend your season, keep your business active and build momentum during colder months. When temperatures drop and the days get shorter, many roofing crews slow down or shut down completely. But for contractors who specialize in roof restorations, winter can actually be ...
