Snow retention systems expert speaks out. Yearly snows avalanching off structures in Colorado highlight the need for snow retention systems on buildings. According to Lars Walberg, president of Rocky Mountain Snow Guards, Inc., two major accidents in Colorado in March of 2024 and 2023 illustrate the importance of including snow guards, ...
By Dani Sheehan. Hear from industry experts in this RLW as they share insights about educating their customers on durable solutions for severe weather. Today’s built environment is subjected to more extreme weather than before. This has brought opportunity to the roofing industry to provide products that not only survive ...
By Metal-Era and Hickman Edge Systems. Let the experts at Metal-Era and Hickman Edge Systems guide you through the new ANSI/SPRI GT-1 testing standard and how it protects contractors and building owners. In 2021, the International Building Code (IBC) was updated to include ANSI/SPRI GT-1. ANSI/SPRI GT-1 is a test ...
By Jonny Suchor. The increasing awareness of snow retention systems plays a pivotal role in keeping roofs, surrounding landscapes and people safe. Winter is here and with that brings shifts in weather patterns across various regions. These seasonal changes can bring intense weather conditions, much like the snow and ice ...
By Dani Sheehan. Understand the perfect union between composite roofing and snow retention systems in harsh environments with icy, winter conditions. Do you work in an area with heavy snow loads and harsh winter months? Are you helping your customers choose composite roofing systems as a more durable solution for ...
By Georgia-Pacific Building Products. With the right material and extra precautions, a data center stands up to extreme weather in the heart of Texas’ Hail Alley. When a Texas construction company set out to install a roof on an important data center in America’s Hail Alley, it was the wettest ...
By Equipter. Explore strategies and considerations for roofing contractors and homeowners to achieve successful and safe roof replacements during winter months. Roofers encounter distinct challenges when undertaking roofing projects throughout the winter months, and homeowners face unique considerations when replacing a roof during this time of year. Addressing these challenges ...
By Polyglass. During the brisk winter months, a unique set of challenges and considerations arise for roofing professionals. Those in the roofing industry understand the complications associated with cold-weather installation. Polyglass shares the common concerns installers often face in cold weather environments and offers products and solutions ...
By Equipter. Here’s how to tell if your roof has been damaged after the latest storm. Editor’s note: Share the following information with your customers who want to know if their roof has any storm damage. Different types of storms can damage your roof in many ways. While wind and ...
By Adam Cabrera. As winter approaches, homeowners and contractors are reminded of the latent hazards that snow and ice pose to both people and property. In a recent episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with Nick Mentzer from The Roofing Co. and Mindy Dahlquist ...