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Give homeowners “freedom from worry” with snow retention
By Rocky Mountain Snow Guards. Instead of positioning snow retention as an optional accessory, roofers can present it as a thoughtful enhancement to the retrofit project. For many homeowners, a new or upgraded roof is about protection, curb appeal and long-term peace of mind. But in snow country, one important part ...
Proactive weather strategies reduce facility risk
By Jesse Sanchez. Learn how proactive maintenance, planning and financial strategy can help facilities withstand increasingly severe weather. As storm activity intensifies, the cost of delayed action continues to rise. Benchmark notes that in response, organizations are moving away from reactive repair cycles and toward proactive asset management strategies that ...
Managing thermal movement
By The Coffee Shops™. Understanding how metal roofing materials react to temperature changes is essential for achieving long-term system performance. As metal roofing continues to gain popularity for its durability and longevity, understanding how roofing systems respond to changing temperatures remains critical for long-term performance. In the article, "Thermal expansion ...
The growing case for metal roofing in residential projects
By The Coffee Shops™. A shift in durability expectations and cost analysis is driving more homeowners toward metal roofing systems. Contractors across the country are rethinking traditional roofing materials as performance, durability and long-term value take center stage. In the article “Why More Contractors Are Recommending Metal Over Asphalt Shingles ...
Stay ahead of the storm
By PermaBond. Smart contractors don’t wait for the bad weather to hit; they gear up, plan ahead and prove their value when it matters most. When storm clouds roll in, it’s not panic that defines the best contractors, it’s preparation. For commercial pros, storm season is the ultimate test of ...
Maximizing fire resistance with metal
By Anna Lockhart. Taking a closer look at the most common ways metal roofing materials help protect homes and businesses from wildfires. Across the western United States and Canada, wildfire season poses a serious risk to people and their homes. Building intentionally with fire protection in mind is ...
Golf-ball sized hail bounces off Select Shake Roof
By DaVinci Roofscapes. The story of a just-in-time installation giving a homeowner relief in the face of a storm. Josh Maggard is a lucky man. How lucky? Just two days after his DaVinci Select Shake roof was installed on May 13, 2025, a storm came through his neighborhood dropping golf ball sized ...
7 tips for spring roof maintenance
By APOC. Go into the warm months prepared with these easy tips for setting roof systems up for success this summer. In general, it is advised to conduct two inspections on a roof a year, one in the spring and one in the fall as the weather shifts again. ...
Hail damage leads to high-performance roof upgrade
By Jesse Sanchez. This roofing contractor helped a homeowner replace a hail-damaged roof with a high-performance system before winter weather arrived. A routine roof inspection in Bigfork, Montana, turned into a major roofing replacement project after contractors uncovered hail damage severe enough to threaten the home ahead of winter. The ...
SRS delivers storm-ready supplies
By Emma Peterson. SRS Distribution keeps contractors equipped with the roofing materials and building products they need to rebuild in the aftermath of storms. By virtue of size and environmental diversity, the United States sees a lot of storms and natural phenomena. From tornadoes East of the Rocky Mountains and ...
