Roofing 101
From gable to mansard: A comprehensive guide to popular roof styles
By The Durable Slate Company. The roof over your head does more than just keep out the rain, discover the characteristics and benefits of these common roof styles. Architectural choices not only shape the aesthetic of buildings but also influence their resilience against the elements. Whether it's the wind-defying ...
Understanding homeowner’s insurance
By J&K Roofing. The best ways to avoid roof damage costs. Heavy winds and snow during the winter can cause considerable damage to your roof. Homeowner’s insurance can save your roof, in times of need, but not all of it is straightforward. It is important to understand your homeowner’s ...
Do you need a new roof?
There are times when it's obvious you need roof help, such as when your roof leaks. But, sometimes it can be harder to tell. Here at AskARoofer, we have put together a guide to determining if it's time to reach out a to a roofing company near you to talk about ...
Understanding roofing warranties
Most residential roofing materials or projects come with warranties. Here at AskARoofer we have outlined the basics of how these work. When you start looking into finding a roofer near you, you will quickly realize how many decisions you need to make. From roofing products to warranties to colors and more, ...
Understanding the roofing process
By Equipter. What to expect after you sign a contract with a roofing contractor. So you found a roofer and your project is about to begin, but you are a bit nervous about what comes next. At AskARoofer we know that this can be overwhelming when you don't have any ...
The silent hero of your roof
By Elite Roofing. Roof flashing might just be the most overlooked champion in home protection. Every homeowner dreams of a house that can weather the worst storms, but what’s often forgotten is the unsung hero making it all possible: roof flashing. Tucked away in the seams and edges of your roof, flashing ...
Navigate the world of roofing in bite-size pieces
By Emma Peterson. Learn about the roofing world without getting overwhelmed through these 10-minute or less AskARoofer Minisodes! Here at AskARoofer, we know that the world of roofing can seem intimidating and complicated from an outside perspective. To help with that, we created AskARoofer Minisodes! This podcast series focuses ...
Does roof pitch affect replacement costs?
By Fields Roof Service. Learn more about the impact the pitch of your roof has on its replacement cost. The pitch, also known as slope, varies from house to house and can significantly impact the cost of a roof replacement. Pitch can be measured by roofing contractors. When replacing a ...
Celebrating 40 years and a legacy of resilience and integrity
By Sentry Roofing. A look behind the journey of Gene Fowler, the founder who built a Midwest mainstay in commercial roofing. For Gene Fowler, founder of Sentry Roofing, Inc., building a thriving business wasn’t about following a roadmap; it was about creating his own path in a highly competitive industry. ...
A second chance to rise
By Emma Peterson. Learn how one training program is both giving people second chances and building a solution to the industry’s labor shortage. Tremco Weatherproofing Technologies Incorporated (WTI)’s RISE (Roofing Individuals Succeed through Education) initiative uses social and community outreach to help create pathways for entrance to the construction industry. ...
