Weather
Winter is coming: Prepare your coatings accordingly
By Emma Peterson. The winter months are near, and we know what is coming with it – temperatures dipping below 40°F that can affect low-slope roof coatings. Winter brings an entire new set of challenges to storing, installing and applying low-slope coatings. Whether it’s a roofing membrane, an adhesive or ...
Protecting roofs from extreme weather events with Polyglass
By Jesse Sanchez. How Polyglass tackles extreme weather with advanced underlayments. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Karen Edwards sat down with Alex Manos from Polyglass who shared insights on the company’s innovative approach to roofing underlayments, particularly in response to the increasing intensity of extreme weather events. As ...
Finding a shingle you can trust
By Alberta Allied Roofing Association. Many different areas have seen an increase in extreme hail events. Learn about the different shingles designed to withstand these storms. A roof’s first and foremost job is to protect the rest of the home and the inhabitants. As climate change continues to become an ...
Prepared for the storm
By Jesse Sanchez. These roofing products promise security in the face of extreme weather conditions. In a recent episode of the Roofing Road Trips® podcast, Polyglass representatives Marco Sieber and Elliott Wood shed light on how shifting weather patterns and the growing need for efficient roofing solutions are shaping the ...
Sealing the deal with Kingspan's insulated metal panels
By Emma Peterson. Learn how IMPs played a crucial role in developing a manufacturing site that can beat the Texas heat. Back in 2022, AISIN Corporation was looking to open their first plant in the state of Texas. AISIN is an automatic transmission manufacturer, and the plan was to build ...
Safeguarding lives in sweltering conditions
By Marco Industries. A reminder that safety comes first, especially in the case of extreme weather conditions. As temperatures soar and summer heat becomes relentless, Phoenix's groundbreaking heat safety ordinance stands as a beacon of protection for outdoor workers. This unanimously passed measure by the Phoenix City Council mandates employers ...
Discover hail damage before it destroys the roof
By Equipter. Learn to identify hail damage on a roof and when it needs to be repaired. Editor’s note: Share this article with your customers who live in hail-prone areas. Hailstorms are becoming increasingly common in the spring months. These can produce balls of ice ranging from the size ...
Shielding homes from the storm
By Drexel Metals. Understand the unmatched durability of metal roofing against extreme weather in the United States. The U.S. continues to experience a lot of severe weather events due to its geography, and they appear to be getting worse each year. “Blame geography for the U.S. getting hit by ...
How extreme weather is shaping the construction industry
By Dani Sheehan. Get the inside scoop on trends and insights for contractors and manufacturers looking to grow their business while navigating the weather. We can all see that the weather is influencing the construction industry. In the second episode of our Contractor Outlook Newscast, Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down ...
Designed to outlast the storm
By Emma Peterson. Learn how Westlake Roofing products are designed to face extreme weather events such as hail and wind storms. Because severe weather events are becoming more common each year, it is key to make sure your roof is set up to succeed in the face of any storm. ...
