Roofing Accessories
Which Roofing Materials Are Best For Western U.S. Roofs?
By Quarrix. How to decide which roof materials can handle the heat and moisture the Western U.S. faces. The Western United States has a lot to offer for those who like the outdoors. You can spend the day at the warm beach or go for a lovely hike in the ...
Considerations for Your Metal Roof When Mounting Accessories to it
By Cass Jacoby. Why it matters that your materials are compatible when mounting accessories to an exposed-fastened metal roof. In order to preserve a roofs’ service life, it is crucial to install attachments without causing harm to the roof. The goal of this article is to help you make the ...
The Versatility of Stone-coated Metal Roofing
By DECRA Metal Roofing. Stone-coated metal roofing offers the durability of industrial metal roofing without compromising on style. The perception surrounding metal roofs used to be that they looked too industrial for residential properties and homeowners were quick to dismiss metal as a viable roofing material for this reason. However, innovations ...
Your Ventilation Questions Answered
By Lauren White. Roofing expert addresses six common queries homeowners have about ventilation. You may not know it yet, but ventilation is one of the most important aspects of roofing. Proper ventilation will keep your roofing system operating optimally and will prolong the life of your roof. In an interview ...
The Most Important Aspect of Roofing - Part 3
By Lauren White. Myths and mistakes related to attic ventilation. In part 1 and part 2 of this attic ventilation series, we discussed the importance of proper attic ventilation and how contractors create a balanced system. In part 3 we explore myths and mistakes. There are a variety of ...
This Heavy Pipe Support System is No Dead Weight
By GREEN LINK Engineering. Knucklehead Heavy Pipe Supports are made to hold the heaviest pipes. KnuckleHead Heavy Pipe Supports are the lightweight roof support solution to distribute the load of the heaviest equipment. Designed for natural gas to water pipelines, as well as pipes up to 2.5” nominal pipe size, ...
The Most Important Aspect of Roofing - Part 2
By Lauren White. Understanding the value of a balanced attic ventilation system. In part 1 of this attic ventilation series, we covered the important role that the attic ventilation system plays in the performance of a roof. Part 2 explores why a balanced system that performs properly is vital. ...
The Most Important Aspect of Roofing - Part 1
By Lauren White. Attic ventilation is the key to your roof’s long and healthy life. Ventilation systems are a necessity in attics. Their purpose is to, “allow fresh air to enter the attic and excess heat and moisture to escape,” according to the Roof Saver Ridge Vent eBook. ...
What are Soffits and Does my Home Need Them?
By Fields Roof Service. Fields Roof Service explains why a soffit is critical to your home. The overhang of your roof can go by a few names, such as the house eaves or the rafters of your roof, but it is the underside of this overhang, when given a ...
5 Myths About Ventilation
By Cass Jacoby. Misconceptions about ventilation systems debunked so that you can make the choices you need to have a well-ventilated attic. There are few topics as misunderstood as proper attic ventilation. It is important to understand the myths surrounding ventilation so that you can make the best ...
