Maintaining Your Roof
Top October Articles: Award-winning asphalt, winter roof care and composite roofing
By Evelyn Witterholt. Here’s what’s been trending in the AskARoofer newsroom. Looking at our most-read articles from last month, it’s clear that our readers still love the look of a classic asphalt roof. One of our top articles came to us from the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) where they ...
The Roofing System That is Built to Resist Heat
By Robin Anderson, Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions. Learn how Unified Steel Stone Coated Roofing is proven to provide ignition resistance to homes. Over the past few years, wildfires have become more devastatingly destructive. Because of this, homeowners and roofing industry professionals have been seeking more ignition-resistant construction materials. The roof ...
Protect Every Roof Feature From Water Leaks
By IKO Industries. Roof flashing is the best protection against water seeping into the roof deck and damaging your home. Understand why it’s important and mitigate the risk of water damage to your roof. Roof flashing is a thin metal used to direct water away from parts of the roof, ...
Homeowner’s Guide to Protecting Your Home During Fire Season
By Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions. If you live in areas prone to wildfire, here are some things you must know about protecting your house and family. Homeowners who live in areas susceptible to wildfires know that protecting their family and their homes is a top priority. If you are looking ...
Chill Out: Don't Let Winter Give You Roofing Headaches
By Cayden Wemple. For winter weather protection on commercial roofs, follow these three steps for preventive maintenance! It’s always a good idea to prepare your roof for extreme winter weather. When the cold months hit, it's necessary to install a preventative weatherization process. Doing this can save you thousands of ...
Three Causes of Roof Punctures and One Perfect Solution
By Evelyn Witterholt. Learn what leads to punctures in commercial roofs and how installing the right cover board can help prevent damage. Editor’s note: Share this information with your building owner customers who want to learn more about their roofs. Did you know that commercial roofing consultants have rated punctures ...
These Small Organisms Have Large Consequences on Your Roof
The growth of these organisms on your roof can harm the cosmetics of your home and the integrity of your roof. If you ever notice black discoloration or streaks on roofs, that indicates moss and algae growth. Commonly mistaken as mold or mildew, moss and algae form where moisture tends to ...
Contractor Insights: Alex Walsh, DuraShield Contracting
By DaVinci Roofscapes. Experienced roofer Alex Walsh answers homeowners top questions about roofing. You have questions, we have answers. Our Contractor Insights section brings you insights from some of the finest roofers across the nation. Today Alex Walsh with DuraShield Contracting, out of Wisconsin and Illinois, weighs in with insights you need ...
Winterize Your Home From Floor to Roof With This Handy Guide!
By Adam Cabrera. From roof maintenance to indoor upkeep, include IKO's fall maintenance guide when prepping for this coming winter. Fall is almost here, and it's the perfect time to start preparing your home for the winter ahead. During the colder months, harsher weather conditions can wear down the exterior of ...
What Building Owners Must Know About Restoring Metal Roofs
By Evelyn Witterholt. When it comes to restoring metal roofing systems, it’s all about paying attention to the small details. Metal is a suitable material choice for a roof because of its durability and longevity. But like any roofing system, they are not without their own challenges. Even though they ...
