This Illinois homeowner wanted to know the benefits and drawbacks of using stick gutters. Curious if roofing professionals use retail stick gutter, Kimberly, a homeowner in Illinois, decided to ask! Do you ever use retail stick gutter? Why/why not? Below is what our roofing expert John Stout from Go ...
By FlashCo. Reduce installation costs and time with these Universal Corner flashings designed to fit better than a field flashing. FlashCo® FlashAccessory Molded TPO Universal Corner Flashings are ideal for your next roofing detail project. Contractors can quickly flash interior or exterior corners by cutting at the top or bottom ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
A homeowner in Virginia wanted to know the best way to preserve the gutters on her 1910 home. April Jackson, a homeowner in Virginia, asked: “I have a home built 1910 and it has built in gutters is there a lining that can be put in and preserve ...
By Lauren White, RCS Assistant Editor. Learn how to properly vent attics with this free eBook download. Being new to the roofing world, there are many things I don’t know. The most recent discovery is that attics need ventilation systems, “to allow fresh air to enter the attic and ...