Projects & Design
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 ...
Bring your dream home to life with Design Canvas™
By Emma Peterson. Westlake’s AI-powered tool lets homeowners explore roofing, siding, stone and trim options on a real image of their home, making design decisions easier. Embarking on a new building or remodeling project can be intimidating, as it’s a process that often comes with high price tags and a ...
Why roof color matters
By Kate Smith, Sensational Color. Roof color affects curb appeal, resale value, how a house reads on its lot and how well it performs in its climate. The roof makes up 30%-40% of a home's visible exterior — more surface area than the walls on many house styles. That makes it the ...
Putting on premium part 1: Residential
By Emma Peterson. TopShield products balance beauty and performance to create long-lasting roofs. Replacing your roof is a big project, both monetarily and structurally. Monetarily, roofs are often the second biggest investment homeowners make (second to buying the home in the first place) and structurally, the roof is the ...
A high-stakes HVAC upgrade done right
By Emma Peterson. A fan array retrofit helped a children's hospital enhance indoor air quality, maintain continuous operation and save millions. With patients coming in every day with different health conditions and often compromised immune systems, clean air is a key part of a successful treatment. As an OpenMedScience article ...
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 ...
When does a multi-colored roof make sense?
By Kate Smith, Sensational Color. For homeowners drawn to a roof with a story — one that looks like it earned its color rather than had it applied — the Nature Crafted Collection from DaVinci Roofscapes is the strongest option. Most roofing color decisions come down to picking one color and living ...
Campany Roofing is the July Roofer of the Month
By Emma Peterson. With expertise spanning everything from slate and cedar to liquid-applied systems and high-rises, Campany Roofing continues to set the standard in Florida roofing. Our latest Roofer of the Month is Campany Roofing, a premier roofer in South Florida founded back in 1990 by Ed Campany. To learn ...
Fascia gutters combine design and performance
By Jesse Sanchez. Learn how fascia gutter systems integrate water management and structural protection into one streamlined roofing solution. For contractors and property owners evaluating drainage systems, fascia gutters are becoming the go-to solution for unifying performance and design. Companies such as O'Donnell Roofing are part of a growing group ...
New roof color blends designed for the Sunshine State
By Emma Peterson. How Newpoint™ Concrete Roof Tiles deliver durability, efficiency and style in the face of heat, humidity and hurricanes. The climate of Florida presents a unique challenge for roofers. From salty seawater spray and consistent moisture to humidity and extreme UV exposure that gives the state its moniker, ...
