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Top August stories: Building community, energy efficiency and synthetic slate
By Dani Sheehan. Catch up on the latest stories with these top articles on AskARoofer™ from August 2024. The roofing industry prioritizes community, and it’s always great to read about how contractors continually show up for their communities. Freedom Roofing, Windows and Siding LLC in Woodville, Ohio, surprised a local ...
3 key advantages of metal roofing
By Trevor Underwood, DECRA Metal Roofing. Learn about the power of metal roofing and what it can do for your next project! As the second most popular roofing material in the United States, metal roofing stands out amongst other traditional options, like asphalt shingles and clay tiles because it is ...
Stone-coated metal: The best of both worlds
By Trevor Underwood, DECRA Metal Roofing. Stone-coated metal roofing truly offers an ideal balance between performance and visuals. Building a high-end home often involves balancing the aesthetics of the design with durable, high-performance materials that ensure long-lasting quality. This is one of the reasons that metal roofing, which is ...
Energy-efficient roofing for California homeowners: Meeting Title 24 requirements
By Trevor Underwood, DECRA Metal Roofing. Understanding Title 24 and the cool roof movement in California. As California is one of the most highly populated states in the U.S., the government has worked to create unique solutions to the challenges that come with that population density. Since the 1970s, they ...
Two top tools for working with stone-coated metal roofing
By Trevor Underwood, DECRA. Learn why the Swenson Shears, Cutters and Benders should be in the toolbox of every metal roof installer. As the original manufacturer of stone-coated metal roofing, the team at DECRA Metal Roofing knows the importance of having the right tools on the job. Being well equipped ...
The character of clay with the might of metal
By Trevor Underwood, DECRA Metal Roofing. Balancing tradition and modernity can be difficult, but there are ways to get the best of both worlds! Clay tile roofs are a hallmark of Mediterranean and Spanish-style architecture and has a history that extends all the way back to 10,000 B.C. Historically, it ...
Raising curb value by raising the roof
By Mark Gallant, DECRA. By using DECRA metal roofing, you can take a home’s curb appeal and the value up! Curb appeal is key to increasing a home’s value and the roof is an often overlooked part of the equation. While it sometimes takes a background role in people’s mind, ...
Making the most out of metal!
By Trevor Underwood, DECRA. Learn how to get the look of wood shake with the strength and performance of metal! Sine the 1800s, wood shake roofs have been the most popular roofing material in the United States. This is partly due to their aesthetic and also the cost-effectiveness and ...
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 ...
Reinventing outdoor lodging one roof at a time
By Trevor Underwood, DECRA Metal Roofing. These comfortable and accessible pod accommodations required a long-term, upscale roof solution, which DECRA provided. In an effort to make camping appealing to more people, Craig Kelley, the owner of the Algonquin Pod Company, introduced unique pods that let campsites and landowners offer new, ...
