Weather
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. ...
Ward off attic rain this upcoming winter season
By Alberta Allied Roofing Association. Learn how to spot attic rain in your home and prevent further damage. Leakage and attic rain are often difficult to notice when you do not spend much time in your attic. Before realizing it, rain can seep into the ceilings and walls and ...
Shake your customers’ roofs up with this shadow black shingle
By Evelyn Witterholt. The IKO Armourshake Performance Designer shingle is the perfect way to defend your customers’ homes against harsh elements like hail and wind. Beautiful homes stand out for many reasons, but one of the most important exterior features is your customers’ roofs. Your customers’ home’s roof is the ...
Beat the heat with this free certification training!
By Emma Peterson. With the extreme heat challenges increasing in areas like California, it is more important than ever to learn to build climate-resilient communities. More and more areas have become climate stressed in recent years. California is one of those places and those that live in the state ...
Metal is more than just mettle
By Trevor Underwood, DECRA Metal Roofing. Many buildings must balance aesthetics with protection against the elements, which is why metal is one the best options on the market. Metal is a strong choice for many reasons, most recognized for its endurance and lifespan. For example, DECRA products are noncombustible and ...
Oh, hail no!
By Brava Roof Tile. Property owners are upgrading to hail and wind-resistant technology roofing materials to protect their properties from costly storm damage. Editor’s note: Share this article with your customers who live in hail-prone areas. Hailstorms have left a trail of destruction, most recently in Texas, causing millions of ...
Heating up this summer: The importance of fire-resistant materials
By Dani Sheehan. Help your building owners choose the roof that will stand up to both the elements and the risk of fire. Summer is a bustling season for increased construction project activity; however, it’s also a time when the risk of wildfires becomes more prevalent across the country. In ...
Do you have a proactive weather management strategy?
By Benchmark, Inc. Considering today's extreme weather, it's crucial that facility managers have a tailored asset management plan to become more storm-resilient tomorrow. Lately, weather changes have significantly impacted the flow of business operations everywhere, and more recently in the Southwest U.S. These storms have shifted from minor irritations to ...
