Weather
Homeowners in hurricane and tornado-prone regions are taking action, making improvements to better protect their homes
While officials in the Gulf Coast debate whether asphalt shingle roofs are appropriate for residential homes in the region given the possibilities of catastrophic hurricane damage, homeowners who have experience riding out monster storms aren’t waiting for updated codes or standards to tell them they need better performing roofs. That’s the ...
Guardian Roofing, Gutters & Insulation shares the ideal seasons to install gutters in the Pacific Northwest
Protect your home from heavy rain, mold and water damage before it’s too late. Spring in the Pacific Northwest marks the transition from the heavy rains of winter to the lighter showers of the warmer months — but that doesn’t mean the wet weather is gone. In fact, spring can still ...
When hail hits hard, is your roof covered?
By Malarkey Roofing Products. More homeowners are asking tough questions about hail damage — and insurance companies are taking notes. Editor’s note: Share this information with your customers who live in hail-prone areas. When golf ball-sized hail slams into your roof, it’s not just the shingles that take a hit. Your wallet, your ...
Arup partners with USGBC-CA to launch California Wildfire Rebuilding Guide
This guide provides practical steps to help homeowners, designers, contractors, and community leaders rebuild wildfire-affected neighborhoods with resilience, sustainability, and safety at the forefront. Co-authored by Arup and the U.S. Green Building Council California, the new California Wildfire Rebuilding Guide offers practical and sustainable solutions to help wildfire-affected communities rebuild with ...
The stress-free roof
By Trevor Underwood, DECRA Metal Roofing. Choosing the right roof can save you time, money and headaches down the line for everyone involved. Editor’s Note: Contractors, be sure to share this article with homeowners to help them understand how the right roofing choice — like low-maintenance metal roofing — can save them ...
The importance of Florida Product Approvals for metal roof attachments: What you need to know
By S-5! Knowing a metal roof has tested, trusted and engineered solutions designed to withstand hurricane-force winds gives valuable peace of mind and insurability. If you’ve experienced Florida’s hurricane season, then you’re aware of its extreme weather and powerful hurricane-force winds. These extreme conditions have resulted in tougher building codes and regulations ...
National Snow Guards Safety Month continues through March
During National Snow Guards Safety Month messages of safe installation practices and the need for snow guards are being shared nationwide. Throughout the month of March, the roofing industry is placing extra attention on the value and safety associated with snow guards. Expert safety support Snow guards are sturdy pieces designed to be ...
Winter protection for metal roofing
By Ken Buchinger, American Building Components. Understand the causes and solutions for ice damming to ensure you are providing the best solutions to your customers. Ice dams can wreak havoc on roofs, creating a hazardous situation for both people and property. When water backs up behind these frozen barriers, it can infiltrate ...
Attic Breeze expands FBC-approved ventilation solutions for High-velocity Hurricane Zones
The new FBC (HVHZ) compatible Attic Breeze model is set to redefine roofing ventilation for high-risk hurricane areas. Attic Breeze is excited to announce the Florida Building Code (FBC) approval of its energy-efficient, durable solar-powered attic fan and ventilation solution for use in High-velocity Hurricane Zones (HVHZ) in Florida. Designed to ...
Westlake Royal Building Products™ offers fire-rated roofing and stone solutions to help protect homes in high wildfire-prone zones
These innovative solutions are engineered to meet strict fire-resistance standards, helping to safeguard homes and communities from the growing threat of wildfires. Westlake Royal Building Products™(Westlake Royal), a Westlake company (NYSE:WLK), is proud to offer fire-rated roofing and stone solutions designed to provide homeowners in wildfire-prone regions with added peace of ...
