Weather
Recovering from a Natural Disaster
By Nearmap. The surge in natural disasters across the nation has sparked a push to reinvent recovery tactics. Over the last five years, natural disasters have come at a great cost. 2017 to 2021, $742.1 billion was spent on cleaning up after disasters according to Climate.gov. As these occurrences become ...
Assessing the Damage After a Hailstorm
By MARCO Industries. Hailstorms can strike at any time. Make sure your customers know where to look for damage after they happen. Hailstorms are unpredictable and every year they wreak havoc across the U.S. As interesting as they might be to observe, they’re a disaster for roofs! May-September is ...
Hurricane Ian is no Match for Titan Shingles
By Cayden Wemple. Through the devastation of Hurricane Ian, TAMKO’s Titan XT® Shingles proved to be a leader in the industry. In September 2022, Hurricane Ian landed in Florida and made contact as a Category 4 hurricane. The storm absolutely wreaked havoc as winds were sustained at more than 150 ...
Innovative Roofing Solution Prevents Building Collapse in Severe Winter Weather
By Sika. Thanks to the Sikalastic RoofPro System, a roof was safeguarded from harsh winter conditions. In Ontario, Oregon, the Oregon Department of Health and Welfare leased a privately owned building at 186 East Lane. The building was faced with a serious issue during the winter of 2016/2017. ...
The Job of Protecting Homes After the Storm
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Devasting storms continue to rampage across the U.S. including tornados and hail in the Midwest and extreme snow and rain in the west. According to a March 30, 2023 USA TODAY article, even before Friday's outbreak, there had been more than 300 tornadoes so far, and ...
How to Select the Best Snow Retention for Any Project
By TRA Snow & Sun. Why you may need snow retention While experiencing snowfall during the winter months, some believe that shedding the snow off of their roof is the best option. BUT shedding snow can result in severe damages to the structure, roofing product, surrounding investments, and ...
Hurricane Ian Was no Match for the Dempsey’s Home
By Cass Jacoby. The TAMKO shingles on Laura and Justin Dempsey’s home withstood over 150 mph wind for 10 hours, allowing them to focus on helping others recover post hurricane rather than trying to repair their roof. Cape Coral, Florida was a direct hit for Hurricane Ian last September. Homeowners ...
Extending the Season With Shingles that Perform in Cooler Temps
For the majority of the country, winter comes with cold temperatures and a potentially shorter roofing season, so what do roofing contractors do to extend their season, repair or even re-roof during winter? First, it is important for roofers to look at the products that they are using to see ...
Snow Problem: TRA Snow & Sun Has Your Snow Retention Needs Covered
By Cayden Wemple. With record-breaking snowfall in almost every state this season, snow retention is more important than ever. During the recent NERCA convention, RoofersCoffeeShop® had the chance to meet up and talk to Mindy Dahlquist of TRA Snow & Sun to find out a little bit about the company ...
Beat the Cold Weather With the Right Underlayment
By Marco Industries. Your cold-weather clothes aren’t going to cut it! Making sure you have the correct roofing underlayment is crucial for living in cold climates. One of Marco’s top priorities is offering products that make installation a breeze, and come winter, our HydraShell™ underlayment stands out as a ...
