Roofing 101
Rain Gutters - When is the Best Time to Install Them?
Is there an ideal time to install rain gutters? Installing rain gutters can be done without removing the roof. It is wise to have a rain gutters contractor that understands all types of roofing since gutters are typically attached to the edge of roofs. If a rain gutter system is not ...
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. ...
Nailing Roof Shingles Correctly - Why is it So Important?
If your roof shingles aren't nailed correctly, you could have a void roofing warranty. Shingles blow off roofs during high winds. Millions of dollars are spent each year, by the insurance companies because of high winds. Did you know that if your roof shingles are not nailed correctly, you could have ...
History of Roofing Rite Grade Red Cedar Shingles
By Bob McCrickard. Rite Grade Inspected Red Cedar Shingles on your roof in the early 1900’s meant you had quality inspected product prior to installation. Editor's note: Thank you Bob for sharing your love of roofing history with others in the industry. Back in the day, this trademark was the property of ...
History of Roofing - 1923 Model T Roofing Truck
Compliments of The National Roofing Contractors Association Facebook page. Here is an example of an old roofing company truck. Charles Kirberg, the founder of Kirberg Company, St. Louis, poses with his son in front of his new Model T Ford pickup circa 1923! This company is still in business today. Have ...
Become Family, Not Competitors at RoofersCoffeeShop®
By Bob McCrickard. Join us where the industry meets "for coffee." Editor's note: Even though Bob may no longer be with us, he continues to share his love of the industry and his words of wisdom. Enjoy one of Bob's previous articles. RoofersCoffeeShop (RCS) is a community of roofing professionals who share ...
Snow Guards - History of Roofing
Snow Guards, when installed on a steep slope roof, helps keep large piles of snow from sliding off the roof and damaging your property or even injuring someone in the wrong place at the wrong time. With a long tongue, these brackets are nailed on top of a course of slate ...
Cedar Shingle Roofs, How Many Bundles Make a Square?
How many bundles does it take to make a square? Courtesy of Eastside Heritage Center Cedar shingles for over 200 years have been used as roof coverings for our homes in this country. It was common for a shingle mill to take an order and then deliver the materials to the ...
Re-roofing My House - 10 Steps to Success
The day has come, you know you can’t go another year with that tired old roof. Where do you start? Before you start making calls to local roofing contractors, you need to be organized. Get a binder with pockets so you can slip brochures, contracts and proposals, addresses of roofs you ...
6 Things You Should Not Do On Your Roof
Here are a list of things to keep from damaging your roof: Mount a satellite dish on your roof. This is the number one hate for me. Seeing a roof mount satellite dish means screwing bolts into your roof. Some installers will use a mastic sandwiched between the roof and the ...
