Roof Safety
Arup partners with USGBC-CA to launch California Wildfire Rebuilding Guide
This guide provides practical steps to help homeowners, designers, contractors, and community leaders rebuild wildfire-affected neighborhoods with resilience, sustainability, and safety at the forefront. Co-authored by Arup and the U.S. Green Building Council California, the new California Wildfire Rebuilding Guide offers practical and sustainable solutions to help wildfire-affected communities rebuild with ...
The safety risks of postponing a roof replacement
By Fields Roof Service. Roof leaks and water damage can worsen over time without proper attention. Ignoring the need for a roof replacement can lead to a variety of serious consequences, many of which can be costly and damaging to both your property and your finances. One of the most immediate risks ...
The importance of roof inspections for homeowners
By HER Roofing. Signs that indicate roof repairs are needed. Over time, roofs can sustain damage from various weather conditions and natural ware. It is essential to prioritize your home’s safety and value by having your roof regularly inspected for signs indicating that repairs are needed. By addressing these repairs ...
"Soldier Rows" of snow guards help with snow retention
By Rocky Mountain Snow Guards. Installing in the soldier row pattern greatly eliminates the buildup of snow in valleys and reduces the potential for avalanching. In the Nutcracker's "March of the Toy Soldiers," legions of well-organized army members stand side-by-side to aid the Nutcracker in his battle with the King of the ...
Snow retention needed with solar panels on the roof
By Rocky Mountain Snow Guards. Often overlooked, snow retention systems should definitely be considered with some rooftop solar panel installations. Snow build-up on solar panels is different from other types of roofs. Snow compacts more and gets heavier, tending to slide off all at once, often needing special snow retention systems to ...
Tips for Roofing in the Summer Heat
Roofing when the temperatures get well into the ’90s and hotter can be a challenge to anyone installing a roof. From my perspective being an installer for many years, it is a surprise how the body adapts to the heat as long as there are gradual climbs in the higher temperature. ...
