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Are there alternatives to terracotta tiles?
By FL Specialty Roofing. Weigh the pros and cons to see if terracotta suits your home. Terracotta is an ancient and time-tested roofing material. Since 10,000 B.C., these tiles have guarded homes from the elements. New innovations increase the durability of terracotta making it an ideal roofing material. It’s classic, ...
Take a walk down the 2024 memory lane with us
By Emma Peterson. As we look towards 2025, let’s take a quick look back at what was top of mind for home and building owners in 2024! Here at AskARoofer, our goal is to find the answers to any roofing-related questions you have! In the last year, we are proud ...
Harnessing the sun from lab to roof
By Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association. The leaders in energy technology are innovating solar. For the past 48 years, the Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC) has been on the frontier of energy research. Operated out of Cocoa, Florida, it was created by the Florida Legislature in 1975. ...
Mastering Flat Roof Care - PODCAST TRANSCRIPT
Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with Kyle Nurminen of Campany. You can read the interview below or listen to the podcast. Intro: Welcome to the AskARoofer Podcast, where all your roofing questions find their answers. Your hosts, Megan Ellsworth and Lauren White, peel back the ...
No prison break for snow this Christmas
Blitzer, Comet and Rudolph aren’t the only ones working hard this holiday season. Snow, the yellow labrador retriever puppy-in-training through the Freedom Service Dogs training program in Colorado, will remain in the Prison Trained K-9 Companion Program through the holiday season. She entered the program at about eight weeks old and ...
5 reasons to schedule a roof inspection today
By Green Ladder Roofing. Take care of your roof and it will take care of you. Don’t wait to get your roof inspected and fixed, solving these issues early on will save considerable resources. Leaving roof damage to fester is the easiest way to worsen the condition of your home ...
Omnia Exterior Solutions celebrates a monumental year, eight new partners, national expansion
In its first full year, Omnia has redefined the roofing industry by building a collaborative platform that drives growth, innovation and new opportunities. Omnia Exterior Solutions™, a portfolio company of CCMP Growth Advisors, LP (“CCMP”), today shared highlights from a monumental 2024. Omnia has experienced significant growth and innovation this year, ...
Guardian Roofing, Gutters and Insulation shares tips to make your PNW roof Santa-ready this holiday season
3 tips to preparing for the wintery, holiday season's challenges. With winter fast approaching, Guardian Roofing, Gutters & Insulation is reminding homeowners to prepare their roofs for the season’s challenges. In the Pacific Northwest, winter brings heavy rain, wind, snow and cold temperatures, making roof maintenance and preparation crucial for protecting ...
Modern alternatives to natural slate roofing
By Kate Smith, DaVinci Roofscapes. What’s the difference between real slate and composite slate roofing? Natural slate has been used as roofing for at least a thousand years. The layered structure of this attractive stone makes it easy to split into shingles; plus, it’s a durable, fire-resistant surface that can last up ...
Westlake Royal Building Products introduces Dryroll™ Universal Ridge Vent and Weather Block
Easy installation, superior airflow and weather protection are cornerstones of new ridge vent solution. Westlake Royal Building Products™ (Westlake Royal), a Westlake company (NYSE: WLK), has introduced Dryroll™, a universal ridge vent and weather block. Designed to safeguard the roof from the elements, the ridge vent solution also helps to exhaust ...
