Asphalt Shingles
Updated Hail Shingle Rating Scorecard Drives Improvements in the Impact-Resistant Asphalt Shingle Market
By The Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety. IBHS testing addresses research gaps. Shingle designs differ across manufacturers. The Insurance Institute of Business and Home Safety (IBHS) continues its long-term commitment to improve impact-resistant shingle performance by releasing the second scheduled update of its Impact-Resistant Shingle Performance Ratings developed using a ...
New IKO® Shingle Color – Summit Grey
By Alec Doniger. The performance shingles from IKO® just got even more stylish with their new Summit Grey color. The Dynasty® and Nordic™ performance-class shingles from IKO® have always offered superior quality and style for homeowners and contractors alike. Now, with their new color, Summit Grey, their shingles stand ...
ARMA Produces New Educational Video "The Right Roof System for Your Home"
What roof system is best for your home? That is the question many homeowners ask when looking to replace their roofs. The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) has produced a short, educational video designed to help homeowners understand the fundamental components of an asphalt roofing system and make a more informed ...
Consider Asphalt Shingles for Your Roofing Needs
By Guardian Roofing and Gutters. For those who live in areas with heavy rainfall, it’s important to do your research and select the right roofing material before remodeling. The ever-changing weather conditions can make it challenging to find the right materials for your home, especially when it comes to ...
Fibered or Non-fibered: Which is a Better Roof Coating?
By Polyglass. How to decide if a fibered or non-fibered coating is best for your asphalt roof. Deciding on an asphaltic roof coating can feel a bit overwhelming, especially when determining which is right for your roof. Between fibered and non-fibered coatings, no one is better than the other. Each one has ...
IKO Introduces Summit Grey — a New Color in its Line of Performance Shingles
The color is inspired by the look of North American mountains and received a positive response when it was introduced in 2022. IKO Industries, a leading global manufacturer of roofing products, has announced the addition of Summit Grey to its Dynasty® and Nordic™ Performance-class shingle lines. Inspired by the natural beauty ...
It is Easier Than Ever to get the Colors you Crave for Your Roof
By Cass Jacoby. TAMKO’S extended color line for Titan XT® shingles is now available nationwide with the color options and performance you want in a shingle. TAMKO Titan XT shingles are more available than ever now that they have extended both the color options and the distribution area for their ...
Century-old Downtown Denver Castle Wins Excellence Award
By Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association, (ARMA). The asphalt roof on this castle in the mile-high city is awarded for its style and durability. Preserving the aesthetic and historical value of a castle is no easy feat. When Elite Roofing pulled off the difficult task of replacing the roof on this ...
Henderson Castle Revived With Award-winning Roof Restoration
By Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association, (ARMA). The mansion’s recent restoration won gold in ARMA’s 2021 Excellence in Asphalt Roofing Awards Program. The Henderson Castle of Kalamazoo, Michigan was built in 1888 by Frank Henderson who always had a grand vision for the structure ever since he bought the plot of ...
Conjoined Geodesic Roof Replacement Wins Award
By Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA). The complex roof replacement done by Wedge Roofing wins bronze in the 2021 Excellence in Asphalt Roofing Awards Program. When the Hardy Residence was in need of a new roof for their Pacific Northwestern coastal home, they searched for someone who could take on ...
