Roofing 101
Top September Articles: Contractor Insights, Historical Restorations and TPO Roof Best Practices
By Anna Lockhart. Here’s what has been trending on the AskARoofer™ (AAR) newsroom this past month. September brought our readers a slew of interesting articles spanning various topics. Readers particularly enjoyed the question from a Georgia building owner about the safety of putting rocks on a TPO roof. Roofing ...
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 ...
Common Low-slope Roofing Terminology Every Homeowner Should Know
By John Kenney. It’s important to know what you’re dealing with when it comes to renovating or installing a low-slope roof. This article covers the basic terms home and building owners may want to familiarize themselves with in preparation for working with a low-slope roof. Editor’s note: John Kenney ...
Common Steep-slope Roofing Terminology Every Homeowner Should Know
By John Kenney. It’s important to know what you’re dealing with when it comes to renovating or installing a steep-slope roof. This article covers the basic terms home and building owners may want to familiarize themselves with in preparation for working with a steep-slope roof. Editor’s note: ...
Stay Cool no Matter the Season
By Guardian Roofing and Gutters. Don’t let the elements outside affect your comfort inside! Roofing, insulation and ventilation are the trifecta for ensuring a temperate indoor environment. We may be past Labor Day, but summer is still here for a few weeks, and temperatures continue to fluctuate. It can be ...
4 Things Every Homeowner Should Know About Siding
By LP Building Solutions. Here’s what every first-time homeowner must know about maintaining or replacing their siding. There are many stressful elements when it comes to buying a home. Figuring out your budget or keeping track of your paperwork can be stressful enough as it is. Not to mention you ...
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 ...
6 Roof Coating Ratings and Standards You Must Know
By Western Colloid. Here’s everything you need to know about roof coating system approvals, ratings, standards and building codes. Have you ever seen an acronym or number on a roofing product and wondered what they all mean? These often indicate that the product is regulated and approved by various industry ...
Shape Matters: Choosing the Best Component to Channel Water Away
By RPS Metal Roofing and Siding, Inc. Learn the difference between a drip edge and a gutter apron to choose the best option during a roof installation. The roof acts as the main protection against the elements, but it is thanks to essential components like gutter aprons and drip edges ...
The Truth About Slate Roofing
By National Slate Association. In use for over 400 years in North America, slate has gained quite a reputation in the roofing industry. See what myths can be debunked. When roofing material has been around for as long as slate has been, it comes as no surprise that there are ...
