Roofing 101
Why You Should Aim for Fire Safe Roof Materials Over Fireproof Protection
By Zach Stopyro for DaVinci Roofscapes. Fireproof roofing materials don’t guarantee a fireproof home, but gaining a fire safe roof is possible. There is no such thing as a fireproof roof. While it is a pleasing idea to think that fireproof roof shingles would completely protect your home, a roof ...
Curb Enthusiasm: Increasing Curb Appeal
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. The key to curb appeal is in the roof: here is how to give your home exterior a beautiful, cohesive look. Every homeowner dreams of having a home so beautiful, strangers stop by to tell you how much they like your siding. Who doesn't want to be ...
MRA Reports Extreme Hot Summer Weather Causing Homeowners to Seek Better Performing Solutions to Keep Cool
Extreme early summer heat waves and threats of another devastating wildfire season this year are sparking a greater awareness among homeowners for the need to better protect their homes. The Metal Roofing Alliance is providing tips and information for choosing roofs designed to help homeowners beat the heat while offering much ...
So You Have Three Bids…
By Vickie Sharples, RCS Partner. Understand why the bid prices differ and what to do next. There are a few basic reasons you’re getting different prices on each bid for your new roof. Continue reading to discover what these reasons are and how to find the best contractor to install ...
Central Roofing Company is the June R-Club Roofer of the Month
By Colin Sheehan. Jason Stock shares the 90-year history of Central Roofing and the attributes that have made their company a known presence in the industry. Jason Stock of Central Roofing Company sat down with Megan Ellsworth, RoofersCoffeeShop® podcast producer and multimedia manager, to discuss what makes Central Roofing ...
Metal Roofing Crash Course for Homeowners
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. How I became an expert in metal roofing by reading Metal Roofing Alliance’s (MRA) Buyer’s Guide. I don't know what my first home will look like, but I know it will have a metal roof. I have only recently become a freelance writer for RoofersCoffeeShop®, ...
Tips for Getting a Roofing Estimate
By DaVinci Roofscapes. Things to keep in mind throughout the steps of a roofing project. Knowing the ins and outs of the process for reroofing a home will help you figure out what you need to think about with your project. Whatever type of construction you might be doing, there ...
Choosing the Right SPF for Your Home: How to Beat the Heat This Summer
Not all roofs are created equal, and that’s especially true when it comes to controlling extreme summertime temperatures. With a hotter-than-ever summer predicted in many parts of the U.S. and Canada, understanding how a roof performs to keep homeowners cool while maximizing energy savings is essential. Choosing the right materials, coatings ...
3 Reasons Why Your Roof Shingles Are Curling
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. Curling roof shingles don’t always signal that it is time for a roof replacement, here are a few different causes of curling shingles. No one wants to see roof damage on their home. When you see the curled shingles, it is easy to fall ...
Matrix Roofing & Home Solutions is the May 2021 Roofer of the Month
By Colin Sheehan. Learn how this company built a thriving business through developing trust with customers and respecting their employees. Matrix Roof & Home Solutions is a local, family-owned, licensed, bonded and insured company providing roofing and home solutions to homeowners and commercial property managers in Vancouver, Portland and surrounding ...
