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Your guide to holiday lights and roof safety
By The Third Estimate. Stay festive and roof-safe this holiday season with this guide to holiday lights! As homeowners decorate for the holidays, many reach for ladders and lights before considering the safety and security of their roofs. Here at The Third Estimate, we want you to be aware of ...
2025: A year of satisfying curiosities
By Jenny Yu. Look back on AskARoofer's top stories, podcasts and videos! It’s almost the end of the year, so it’s time to reflect on the incredible learning our readers have done through engaging with podcasts, videos, articles and social media content. A recurring theme of the top content ...
4 variables of roof replacement costs
By Westfall Roofing. Your roof’s price tag isn’t just about shingles, it’s a story of structure, scale and what lies beneath. Sticker shock is common when homeowners first hear what a new roof might cost, but that surprise usually comes from not knowing what goes into the overall number. At ...
Are your shingles built for today’s weather?
By Jenny Yu. Storms are getting stronger — your roof should be, too. Learn how FORTIFIED and Class 3 impact-rated shingles help protect your home against hail, wind and unpredictable weather. As climate patterns shift and severe weather becomes more frequent, the materials protecting your home — especially your ...
The rise of residential metal
By Trevor Underwood, DECRA Metal Roofing. Discover how modern innovations have made metal roofing not only a functional choice, but an aesthetic one, too. Metal roofing has long been a popular roofing choice for industrial and other commercial applications for its durability and functionality. However, it initially faced challenges breaking ...
Choosing the right shingles
By Jenny Walvoord, The Third Estimate. The right shingles can make or break your roof — literally and financially. Your roof does more than keep the rain out — it defines your home’s look, protects against the elements and affects long-term value. When it’s time for a replacement, choosing between 3-tab and ...
5 factors that affect a roof’s lifespan
By Trevor Underwood, DECRA Metal Roofing. Learn how top roofing materials perform over the years. Editor’s note: Share this information with your customers who want to learn more about the longevity of their roof. A roof is a large investment, which means that durability and longevity are key factors when it comes to ...
Understanding the California Solar Mandate
By Trevor Underwood, DECRA Metal Roofing. Learn what this mandate is and what it means for your roof. Editor’s note: Share this information with your customers in California. You may have heard of the California Solar Mandate, approved by the California Energy Commission in 2018. If not here’s the gist: it aims to ...
