Weather
Forged in fire
By Emma Peterson. Investing in a fire-resistant roofing solution can save money and lives. Across the United States, wildfires have become more intense and more frequent — and their impact can be devastating. Beyond heartbreaking injuries, property damage and even loss of life, fires can cripple local economies and destroy ...
Sniffing out survival
By Brava Roof Tile. A disaster can strike in seconds. These dogs are trained to save lives in the rubble that’s left behind. When most people see a pile of rubble, they see destruction. The Search Dog Foundation sees a training ground and a chance to save lives. At their ...
Winterproofing roofs
By RoofScope. Share these tips with your clients so they are prepared to take the necessary steps to protect their roof this fall and winter. With fall just around the corner, temperatures will drop and weather will become harsher, leaving your roof more vulnerable to seasonal wear. Preparing your ...
Predicting roof damage before storms hit
By Dani Sheehan. TeamCraft Roofing Inc. is changing how contractors respond to severe weather. Storm response has always been reactive in roofing: a storm hits, damage occurs and contractors do their best to make repairs as quickly as possible. But what if you could know which properties are at risk ...
WeatherShield Roofing and Sheetmetal is the October R-Club Roofer of the Month!
By Emma Peterson. Learn how this roofing team’s culture makes them masters of resilience and recovery, on and off the job site. We’re thrilled to announce that our R-Club Roofer of the Month for October 2025 is WeatherShield Roofing and Sheetmetal! They are a roofing company operating out of Aledo, ...
As hurricanes grow stronger, roofs must, too
By Emma Peterson. Carlisle SynTec Systems’ SureTite™ Cleats provide edge metal systems the strength needed to survive what hurricane seasons have in store. As we approach the end of the 2025 hurricane season, we can all start to breathe a little easier. This year’s weather was surprising, with Jonathan Erdman ...
Best practices to assess roof damage in hurricane-prone states
By The Roof Mentors. In storm-prone climates, a timely roof inspection after a hurricane can catch hidden damage early and save homeowners thousands in future repairs. Editor's note: Share this information with your customers who live in storm-prone climates. Hurricane season wraps up in about seven weeks. After storms pass, property owners typically ...
Building strength before the storm
By Dale Nelson, President, Roof Hugger, LLC. Why contractors are turning to retrofit systems to weather economic uncertainty. When the market shifts, contractors who rely solely on new construction often find themselves on shaky ground. But those who diversify, especially by tapping into the steady demand for roof retrofits, build ...
Marketing that moves with the weather
By Lauren Miller, JobNimbus. Aligning your marketing with seasonal weather events can drive more leads by reaching customers in the right place, at the time. Many industries are heavily impacted by the seasons, and roofing is certainly no exception. With sun, storms and other seasonal elements directly impacting the work ...
Raising the bar for fire safety
By Dani Sheehan. VaproShield products pass the industry’s most rigorous fire safety test, giving contractors and building owners greater peace of mind. When it comes to fire safety in commercial roofing, meeting code is essential, but you want materials and systems that go above and beyond. VaproShield® recently passed the ...
