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Adding elegance above: The aesthetic advantages of snow guards and snow retention systems
National Curb Appeal Month in August celebrates style on the roof. When homeowners envision the captivating allure of their dream homes, the roof often crowns the picture — literally and figuratively. Its silhouette defines the skyline, its materials and color breathe personality into the structure and its architectural features can make ...
FEMA highlights Florida community as trailblazer for surviving monster hurricanes with better building practices
Hunters Point, an 86-home community in Cortez, survived extreme conditions thanks to advanced construction techniques used to enhance durability and safety. During Hurricane Milton in 2024, winds in Cortez reached up to 110 mph, causing significant damage as the storm impacted the area. It was the same when Hurricane Helene also ...
Cities, states find cool roofs make major difference in intense summer heat
Cool roofs cut energy use, curb greenhouse gas emissions and reduce heat-related illnesses and deaths. As the part of a home subjected to the brunt of the most intense sun rays, it only makes sense that if you want to make a major difference in keeping your home cooler in the ...
Kicking off a roofing project the right way with these must ask questions
By Metal Roofing Alliance. This essential list of questions should be answered by contractors before starting a reroofing project to keep everyone on the same page. A reroofing project is a big endeavor, and it’s one that many homeowners should only go through once or twice in their lifetime ...
The Home Depot enters into agreement for SRS Distribution to acquire GMS
Acquisition expands distribution offerings and capabilities for Pro customers. The Home Depot®, the world's largest home improvement retailer, has entered into a definitive agreement for its specialty trade distribution subsidiary, SRS Distribution Inc. (“SRS”), to acquire GMS Inc. (“GMS”), a leading North American specialty building products distributor. The Home Depot’s growth strategy ...
Exploring roofing at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry!
By Emma Peterson. From an interactive cool roofing exhibit to solar panels on the roof, OMSI is teaching about sustainable development by example. If you grew up in the Portland, Oregon metro area, the odds are pretty high that you took a field trip to the Oregon Museum of Science ...
Rooftop Retreats Done Right - PODCAST TRANSCRIPT
Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with Al Torrella of Elite Roofing. 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 ...
Heroes helping heroes
Hero Roofing saves the day for one veteran and his family following Hurricane Helene. The destruction of a natural disaster can create financial hardships that many families can’t afford, as was the case for Navy veteran James Bishop and his Augusta, Georgia home after Hurricane Helene last fall. Thankfully, ...
Reality check: Does increasing home resiliency really make (dollars and) sense?
Two homeowners in the heart of hurricane zone say their home is living proof. In the home improvement and construction industry, the buzz is all about home “hardening” and making homes more resilient in order to better withstand climate extremes. That’s especially true in places like Florida and the Gulf coast, ...
FAQ: Differences between virgin resin and recycled content composite roofing
By DaVinci Roofscapes. Explore the difference between virign resins and recycled content in roofing materials. If you’re in the market for a new roof, you’re most likely doing a good deal of research. There’s a lot to consider, especially the material you select for your roof. Because of its durability, low maintenance ...
