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Top October articles: Roofing basics and global architecture
By Emma Peterson. See which stories rose to the top this month. As another month comes to a close, it’s time for our regularly scheduled article recap! These top article recaps are designed to break down the most popular articles each month to make it easier for the AskARoofer readers to keep ...
Top September articles: Sustainable construction, seasonal shifts and durable products
By Emma Peterson. What has the AskARoofer™ audience been reading? The weather and the season might be changing, but here at AskARoofer, our team is still consistently putting out high-quality content meant to help you better understand the roof above your head! And now that we are at ...
Top August articles: Innovative products, wildfire resistance, customer service and cool roofing
By Emma Peterson. Take a look at the articles that resonated most with AAR readers this August. Our editorial team here at The Coffee Shops® has been especially busy providing articles that help bridge the gap between home and building owners and the roofing world. In August 2026 ...
The Coffee Shops® Announce Two Registered Trademarks
The two registered marks strengthen the company’s brand identity across construction industries. The Coffee Shops®, the award-winning websites where the industries meet for technology, information and everyday business, announce that “The Coffee Shops” name and The Coffee Shops “Where the Industries Meet” logo have each received registered trademarks from the ...
Top July articles: Versatile products, important advice and powerful stories
By Emma Peterson. From choosing the right roof to learning about innovative products and trusted contractors, these were the articles AskARoofer readers couldn't stop reading last month. The team at AskARoofer has had a busy July trying to keep up with all the innovations and news coming out of the ...
The Coffee Shops™ Announce 2026 AskARoofer™ Experts
AAR Experts celebrates its continued commitment to helping home and building owners make confident roofing decisions. The Coffee Shops™, the award-winning digital platforms where industries come together for technology, insight and everyday business, announces 2026 AskARoofer Experts. Each month, AskARoofer™ Experts share their insights on timely topics ...
How to choose the right commercial roofing material
By Jesse Sanchez. Learn how lifespan, performance factors and maintenance requirements shape the decision between TPO, EPDM, PVC, metal and built-up roofing systems. Choosing a commercial roofing system is a long-term business decision, not just a line item in a construction budget. Many contractors emphasize that building owners and facility ...
Top June articles: Fire resistance, cool surfaces and more
By Emma Peterson. See what AskARoofer readers were interested in this month! It’s time again for our monthly article recap! At the end of each month, we like to look at the articles that caught you, our readers, attention. Not only does this give us a chance to walk ...
Understanding the truth about your roof
By Emma Peterson. Join us as we bust seven common roofing myths – and explain how your roof really works. Whether you’ve heard the myth that metal roofs will sound like a drum solo in the rain to the idea that solar panels only work on sunny days, there are ...
Why the next generation of homeowners should care about longevity
By Megan Ellsworth, The Coffee Shops™. Taking a look at what historic slate roofs can teach us about building for the future. In a world where so many products are designed to be replaced every few years, there is something incredibly powerful about materials built to last for generations. That ...









