Roofing 101
Taking Stress Out of Spring Roof Replacement Projects
MRA cautions homeowners: For peace of mind, don’t spend a cent without asking essential questions first. After a year filled with anxiety, the last thing homeowners need is anything else that adds to their stress. But as a result of extreme weather events experienced by many regions, having to worry about ...
TAMKO’s New Online Resources Help Educate Homeowners
By TAMKO. TAMKO.com releases new pages on their website as part of an effort to better educate homeowners on their product. TAMKO Building Products LLC has launched a new page full of online resources as part of an effort to better educate homeowners about roofing TAMKO® shingles. This new section ...
3 Pointers to Help Get the HOA to Grant Your Roof Approval
By DaVinci Roofscapes. How to navigate your HOA guidelines so you can get a new roof quickly and easily. If you live in a suburb or community, chances are you will need the Homeowners Association (HOA) to approve your new roof. Your HOA aims to enhance and preserve your community's ...
Your Silicone Questions Answered
By Sashco. Will your new caulk stick to silicone? How do you know if you need to re-caulk or remove silicone? Your caulk won’t stick to silicone, in fact nothing sticks to silicone. Silicone doesn’t even stick to itself. That’s the short answer to at least one of your ...
What’s the Best Roof Material for My Home?
By Guardian Home Services. Understanding pros and cons of the different roofing materials available will help you make the right choice for your home. There are many options available to reroof your house, which can make choosing the right roof material feel overwhelming. Follow the guide below to decide ...
Phoenix Roofing Contractors is the February R-Club Roofer of the Month
By Colin Sheehan. Learn how this company’s commitment to customer satisfaction has brought them long-term success in the roofing industry. Jeff Guthrie of Phoenix Roofing Contractors sat down with Megan Ellsworth, RoofersCoffeeShop® podcast producer and multi-media manager, to discuss Phoenix Roofing’s stand-out roofing services. The two talk over all of what Phoenix ...
How to Prevent the Dubious Freeze-Thaw Cycle
By Colin Sheehan. What homeowners and building owners need to know to mitigate the risk of roof collapse in below-freezing and heavy-snow conditions. As heavy winter storms continue to sweep through a substantial portion of the country, homeowners and building owners alike are increasingly worried about the damage these ...
Roofing Industry Experiencing Price Increases
By Heidi J. Ellsworth, RCS Partner. COVID-19 continues to have long-term effect on economics of the roofing industry. Since the start of COVID-19 in the spring of 2020, the roofing industry has been affected on several fronts including building material price increases. Roofing companies are seeing increases around the country ...
To Attach or Not to Attach, That is the Question?
By IKO. Learn what you should and should not attach to your roof, and when to call a roofing professional. Security cameras, flower baskets and holiday decorations are all common accessories you may want to attach to your roof. These items sometimes require special materials or should only be attached ...
Caulking Tips: Keys to Success
By Sashco. Why use caulk? What is its purpose? We've got some caulking tips for you! Caulk is made to seal out water, air, dust, pollution, insects and noise. Caulk can also simply dress up or give a finished look an otherwise rough-appearing joint. Most normal latex caulks will crack ...
