Projects & Design
The Different Types of Slate and Their Unique Characteristics
By Anna Lockhart. Do you know what determines the kind and color of different natural slates? How does slate form? A microcrystalline metamorphic rock, or slate as we commonly call it, is made from the sediments and silts that settled on the seafloor over 400 million years ago. Due ...
An Everlasting Roof for The Future
By Vicwest Inc. A roof built with nature in mind. Buying a first home together is the start of a journey. It’s the start of memories to come. Earlier this year, when a young couple needed to replace their roof on their new home, they wanted one that would endure ...
Third Time’s The Charm
By DaVinci Roofscapes. It took three times, but Tony and Kathy Provenzo finally got it right. When they first built their home in 1989 they used a real cedar roof. Then, when it wore out, the Washington state homeowners replaced it with another real cedar roof. After that second roof wore ...
Adding Value and Safety to New Hampshire Home
By DaVinci Roofscapes. In order to make his roof durable and beautiful, this New Hampshire homeowner went with DaVinci Single-Width Slate. Eight years ago homeowner Tim Carter had a big problem. Crumbling asphalt shingles created a safety problem with his roof. Carter, Founder of AsktheBuilder.com, turned his annoyance into a learning situation for his ...
How an International Airport Uses MONOKOTE® and GRACE ICE & WATER SHIELD
By GCP. The Incheon International Airport in Seoul, South Korea trusts MONOKOTE fireproofing and GRACE ICE and WATER SHIELD roofing underlayment. Approximately 50km from Seoul, South Korea on Yeongjong Island is the Incheon International Airport. The behemoth of a complex is the size of 60 football fields and it ...
Sky’s the Limit: MRA Kicks Off Quarterly Competition for Best Residential Metal Roofing Project
MRA’s quarterly honorees for 2023 will be selected in March, June, September and December. When it comes to setting the bar sky high for quality, creativity and a job well done, the Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) is on the hunt for this year’s most outstanding metal roofing projects as the organization ...
Homeowner Chooses Province™ Slate for Traditional Beauty
By DaVinci Roofscapes. This homeowner went with DaVinci Roofscape's Province Slate not only to protect her home from storm damage, but also for its timeless look. When storm damage demanded that Krishna Jain get a new roof, the Minnesota homeowner had some demands of her own. She wanted a new roof that ...
What is the Deal With Retractable Stadium Roofs?
By Cass Jacoby. More and more stadiums are adopting retractable roofs to act as an umbrella over games and events, but how do these structures work? Roofs are very particular. They are strong and protect us from the elements, yet can be taken down by the smallest trickle of water ...
AskARoofer Has a New Look! Have You Seen It?
By Lauren White. With a refreshed look and two new podcasts, AskARoofer is prepared to answer all of your roofing questions. Calling all home and building owners! Have you checked out AskARoofer (AAR)? Not only is it FILLED with information about that big roof over your head, it ...
Exterior Home Trends 2023: Gray is the New Black in Roofing
BP Canada introduces first-of-its kind multi-toned gray shingle to meet changing market demand. When it comes to enhancing your home’s exterior, aim high. The look of your roof can make or break your property’s curb appeal. That’s the message of leading roofing expert BP Building Products of Canada (BP Canada) in ...
