Roofing 101
The Must-knows of Material Warranties for Residential Properties
By Mark Franciosi, GCP Applied Technologies. Don’t let your warranties get pushed to the bottom of the list. Warranties often consist of overwhelming, long and difficult to read documents. However, they also provide peace of mind and are important reassurances in case something goes wrong in ...
Guide to Drip Edges for Shingle Roofs
By IKO. What’s the purpose of roof drip edges? Drip edges are metal sheets, usually shaped like an “L,” installed at the edge of the roof. Also called drip edge flashing or D-metal, they serve a vital function by directing water away from the fascia and into the gutter. Without a drip ...
How to Spot Costly Roof Repairs Before You Buy
By Bob McCrickard, repurposed by RoofersCoffeeShop®. What questions to ask and what to look for when purchasing a home. Editor's note: While Bob may no longer be with us, he continues to share his roofing knowledge with homeowners and contractors alike. Enjoy one of Bob's original articles below. Is your roof in good ...
Bliss Roofing is the January R-Club Roofer of the Month
By Colin Sheehan. Join us in celebrating Bliss Roofing who has been serving the roofing needs of Oregon and Washington for 50 years. Stephanie Baird from Bliss Roofing kicked off the first episode of Roofer of the Month brought to you by RoofersCoffeeShop® with host Megan Ellsworth. In this episode, Stephanie and ...
Understanding Condensation Problems
By Alberta Allied Roofing Association. Learn how condensation in your attic can affect your home, and how to identify and solve these issues. Alberta Allied Roofing Association (AARA), the professional association for the steep-slope (residential) roofing industry in Alberta, Canada, answers many roofing-related inquiries, roof leaks included. Many people believe ...
5 Tips for Hanging Holiday Lights
By Oklahoma Roofing Contractors Association. Use this holiday roof lighting guide to safely hang your lights this year. ‘Tis the season for holiday lights! As you walk around your neighborhood you’ll notice rooftops, trees and some hard-to-reach places adorned with lights. Whether it’s your first time hanging lights or you’re ...
Learn the In's and Out's of Roof Flashing
By IKO. Understand what roof flashing is, why it's important and how you can install it. Made of a thin material, such as galvanized steel, roof flashing guides water away from crucial areas of a roof. Flashing is installed wherever a roof plane meets a vertical surface, such as a wall or ...
The Scary Preliminary Notice
By Vickie Sharples, RCS Partner. Understanding the purpose of a preliminary notice. Preliminary notices are referred to by many different names: notice to owner, notice to owner of right to lien, materialman's notice, 20-day preliminary notice, pre lien notice. Regardless of the name, the purpose is the same, and that is ...
The Roofing Process - Cedar Shakes
By Vickie Sharples, RCS Partner. What to expect with a re-roof project. From here we will walk you through the process of a roofing or re-roofing a project from start to finish. This example will be a cedar shake removal and conversion to an asphalt roofing system. Cedar shakes were typically installed ...
The Life Cycle Costs of SPF Roofing Systems Compared to Membrane Roofing Systems
By Mason Knowles. Spray polyurethane foam (SPF) roofing systems have been marketed for years primarily on their documented energy saving characteristics. As a result, much of the SPF roofing market has focused on property owners or institutions that pay their own energy bills. But what about property that is leased or rented, ...
