Weather
Long-term Temporary Repair Solutions are Essential in Wake of Roofing Material Shortages
Property owners in the path of Tropical Storm Elsa are urged to ask for Stormseal, the innovative storm protection solution that heat shrinks to damaged structures, providing superior protection for up to a year. Stormseal, the game-changing storm response solution that provides powerful protection to homes and buildings until permanent repairs ...
5 Ways to Get Ahead on Restoration Projects Post-Storm
By ABC Supply. What to do as an insurance restoration contractor after a storm passes. Whether you are a seasoned veteran or this is your first-time offering insurance restoration services, jumping into a market after a storm is daunting. It is important to quickly establish you are a trustworthy professional. ...
OSHA’s Recommendations to Curb Heat Illness
By National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA). Protect your workers from hot weather hazards with these resources from OSHA. It is summer again and with the sun comes a higher chance of heat illness. Workers who spend most of their time outside, like roofing contractors, are at particular risk, so now ...
The 2021 Hurricane Report
As climate change continues to increase the severity and frequency of natural catastrophe events, it is more important than ever for communities to be prepared for when disaster strikes. While we can’t control the occurrence of natural disasters like hurricanes, we can prepare for them. Understanding the risk to help ...
Choosing the Right SPF for Your Customers' Home: How to Beat the Heat This Summer
Not all roofs are created equal, and that’s especially true when it comes to controlling extreme summertime temperatures. With a hotter-than-ever summer predicted in many parts of the U.S. and Canada, understanding how a roof performs to keep homeowners cool while maximizing energy savings is essential. Helping your customers choose the ...
Upcoming Hurricane Season Cause for Concern to Homeowners with Non-Metal Roofs, Says Alliance Group
Treasure Coast CEO says above-normal storm activity may substantially damage older roofs built with weaker materials. With forecasters predicting as many as 10 hurricanes and 20 storms this hurricane season, the owner of a Port St. Lucie, Florida-based roofing company is warning that some homeowners aren't as prepared as they believe ...
Protecting Homes After Disaster Strikes
By Ali Turner, Western Roofing Magazine. Thanks to this innovative, property-protecting wrap, people can rest easy while awaiting permanent home and roof repairs. After a devastating fire left homes in Richardson, Texas in need of immediate house and roof repairs, Stormseal ® was there to protect the properties in ...
Weathering the Storm
IKO® Nordic™ performance laminate asphalt shingles are designed to withstand nature’s impact. As weather patterns continue to change, the frequency of high winds and hailstorms is on the rise, and homeowners are paying attention to these storm threats more than ever before. Likewise, it should come as no surprise that building ...
IRS Reminds Taxpayers to Think About About Financial Preparedness When Planning for Emergencies
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. Gathering important documents you will need post-disaster is a critical step of preparing for an emergency, make sure not to forget these key financial documents while making your plans. Earlier this month, the IRS urged individuals, organizations and businesses to take time now ...
Weather Can't Stop New Johns Manville Plant From Being Built
By Johns Manville. After a year of unprecedented weather delaying construction, plant is slated for completion in 2022. After several weather-delays, Johns Manville’s new production plant in Hillsboro, Texas is finally seeing progress on construction. The project, referred to as “Project Maverick,” had its first tilt wall panels set ...
