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Build beauty with Brava
By Brava Roof Tile. Learn about the different types of roof materials on the market and why synthetic composite is such a good choice. A roof is the first line of defense between your home and the elements, whether that’s a frigid, snowy winter or the fierce rays from the ...
2025 hurricane forecast: Wild, wet and windy
By DaVinci Roofscapes. Hang onto your hammers. Apparently Mother Nature isn’t taking a year off. According to a variety of industry sources, the 2025 Hurricane Season will be especially brutal. Predictions from experts at Colorado State University call for higher than average storm activity this year. The chart below tells the story… more ...
What causes snow to buckle on a metal roof?
By The Metal Roof Experts at S-5! Learn how to reduce the risk of snow buckling on a metal roof even when proper snow guards are in place. Even when a snow retention system is properly installed, under certain conditions, snow can still slide off a metal roof unexpectedly. One of the ...
When the heat is more than just hot air
By MARCO Industries. A new safety law sends a clear message to outdoor workers everywhere. The sun doesn’t play favorites. Whether you're on a rooftop or framing a new build, the rising heat isn’t just uncomfortable — it’s dangerous. With temperatures already climbing, a new safety law should have every contractor, roofer ...
Homeowners in hurricane and tornado-prone regions are taking action, making improvements to better protect their homes
While officials in the Gulf Coast debate whether asphalt shingle roofs are appropriate for residential homes in the region given the possibilities of catastrophic hurricane damage, homeowners who have experience riding out monster storms aren’t waiting for updated codes or standards to tell them they need better performing roofs. That’s the ...
Guardian Roofing, Gutters & Insulation shares the ideal seasons to install gutters in the Pacific Northwest
Protect your home from heavy rain, mold and water damage before it’s too late. Spring in the Pacific Northwest marks the transition from the heavy rains of winter to the lighter showers of the warmer months — but that doesn’t mean the wet weather is gone. In fact, spring can still ...
When hail hits hard, is your roof covered?
By Malarkey Roofing Products. More homeowners are asking tough questions about hail damage — and insurance companies are taking notes. Editor’s note: Share this information with your customers who live in hail-prone areas. When golf ball-sized hail slams into your roof, it’s not just the shingles that take a hit. Your wallet, your ...
Arup partners with USGBC-CA to launch California Wildfire Rebuilding Guide
This guide provides practical steps to help homeowners, designers, contractors, and community leaders rebuild wildfire-affected neighborhoods with resilience, sustainability, and safety at the forefront. Co-authored by Arup and the U.S. Green Building Council California, the new California Wildfire Rebuilding Guide offers practical and sustainable solutions to help wildfire-affected communities rebuild with ...
The stress-free roof
By Trevor Underwood, DECRA Metal Roofing. Choosing the right roof can save you time, money and headaches down the line for everyone involved. Editor’s Note: Contractors, be sure to share this article with homeowners to help them understand how the right roofing choice — like low-maintenance metal roofing — can save them ...
The importance of Florida Product Approvals for metal roof attachments: What you need to know
By S-5! Knowing a metal roof has tested, trusted and engineered solutions designed to withstand hurricane-force winds gives valuable peace of mind and insurability. If you’ve experienced Florida’s hurricane season, then you’re aware of its extreme weather and powerful hurricane-force winds. These extreme conditions have resulted in tougher building codes and regulations ...
