Roofing Accessories
Q&A – Insulation on Rafters
An Indiana homeowner was curious about insulating rafters and if that affects the life of the roof, so they asked the experts for answers. Art, a homeowner from Indiana, wanted more information about insulation on rafters and asked: What do you think about insulation on rafters? Will it shorten the ...
Q&A – Replacing Gutters When Replacing Roof
When faced with replacing his roof, this Colorado resident wanted to know if he should also have his gutters replaced. Bob, a homeowner in Colorado, wanted to know if it was a good idea to have his gutters replaced when his roof was getting replaced, asking: When replacing a roof, ...
A Homeowner’s Crash Course to Ventilation
By Quarrix Roofing Products. How to make the most out of your roofing investment when it comes to ventilation. Your roofing choices as a homeowner go beyond picking a shingle color and design; you will also need to make important decisions on parts of your roof that are less ...
Save Money When You Install This Pipe Seal
By Evelyn Witterholt. This universal single pipe flashing saves your contractor time, in turn saving you money! If your roof flashings are deteriorating and causing leaks, ask your contractor to consider the FlashJack™ Molded Pipe Seal to get the job done. This pre-molded conical flashing from FlashCo® can be used ...
Necessary Steps to Reduce Roof Moisture
By Quarrix. Learn the ins and outs of proper ventilation to keep your roof nice and dry. While rain showers can be calm and pleasant to look at, if that water gets into your roof system it’s a different story. Moisture poses one of the biggest threats to a home ...
Builder Chooses Bellaforté Slate for His Seaside Home
By DaVinci Roofscapes. These slate tiles can take on the harshness of humidity and high winds, making them the perfect choice for this beachfront home. Ocean City, New Jersey. Beachfront living for some. Bayfront living for others. The experienced building team at Halliday-Leonard turns dreams of living near the sea ...
Which Type of Solar Panel is Best for Your Home?
By Cass Jacoby. Should you choose monocrystalline or polycrystalline? We compared the two to help you make the best choice for your home. Did you know that there are different kinds of solar panels? That’s right, when it comes to solar power not all panels are created equal. Choosing ...
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 ...
