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Brava Roof Tile meets requirements of Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Code for fire-safe homes
WUI regulations protect properties in extreme and high-risk wildfire zones, and the synthetic late, cedar shake and Spanish barrel tiles offer the highest fire performance. Brava Roof Tile, the leading manufacturer of beautifully authentic, high-performance synthetic roofing in the United States, is pleased to announce its three product lines, slate, cedar ...
Free snow retention training class from Rocky Mountain Snow Guards
Winter's just around the corner, prepare ahead of time before the snow storms hit! Rocky Mountain Snow Guards now offers both one-on-one and group setting free training classes detailing the installation of snow retention systems. Sessions can be done onsite at Colorado locations or set up virtually for contractors nationwide. “We can ...
Resilient roofing for savings and sustainability
By Brava Roof Tile. Explore how advanced synthetic roofing solutions offer enhanced sustainability and potential insurance savings for Florida homeowners, fortifying homes against nature's challenges. Renowned for their commitment to excellence in synthetic roofing solutions, Brava Roof Tile exceeds the rigorous standards demanded by building codes across diverse landscapes. From ...
Florida under state of emergency with Hurricane Milton
By Trent Cotney, Adams and Reese. With many towns and neighborhoods still recovering from Hurricane Helene, Floridians now find themselves facing the aftermath of Hurricane Milton. On Monday, October 7, Governor DeSantis issued an updated state of emergency, expanding the list of affected counties from 35 to 54. What a state of emergency ...
Free classified ads for Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton response
By Karen Edwards. Use the code HELENE or MILTON to place a free classified ad ($50 value). Looking for resources for storm response? Use The Coffee Shops’ classifieds for free with the codes HELENE and MILTON. Whether you are looking for workers, material resources or if you have equipment needs, classified ...
Línea de Ayuda para el Aumento de Precios activada para proteger a las víctimas del huracán
Por Trent Cotney, Adams and Reese. A medida que Florida continúa limpiando y comenzando a reconstruir tras la devastación del huracán Helene, ahora enfrenta la amenaza aún mayor del huracán Milton. Es importante saber que la Fiscal General Ashley Moody ha activado la Línea de Ayuda para el Aumento de ...
Price Gouging Hotline activated to protect hurricane victims
By Trent Cotney, Adams and Reese. As Florida continues to clean up and starts to rebuild after the devastation of Hurricane Helene, it now faces the even bigger threat of Hurricane Milton. It is important to know that Attorney General Ashley Moody has activated Florida’s Price Gouging Hotline. She did so on ...
Staying safe and risk-free in all types of weather
By Metal-Era Learn from the experts at Metal-Era about securing your building’s perimeter. For some, high winds and catastrophic storms seem like things that only happen in movies and on television, but these dangers are more common than many like to think. Additionally, roof-damaging winds are often thought of ...
Contractors brace for extreme weather
By Jesse Sanchez. As severe storms increase in frequency and intensity, roofing contractors must adapt to the new normal. The roofing industry is facing unprecedented challenges as extreme weather events, from severe hail to high winds and wildfires, become more frequent and destructive. Greg Hudson, director of commercial ...
Consider climate when choosing a downspout system
By Metal-Era®. Understand the difference between open-face and closed-face downspout systems to choose the best solution for mitigating water damage on the roof. In the springtime, the weather can vary dramatically, cycling between freezing and thawing, particularly in colder climates. Metal-Era® believes downspouts are a critical part of a roofing ...
