Roofing Accessories
Roof Deck Damage Solutions Explained by Experts
By Alec Doniger. Greg Hlavaty and Hal Leland discuss methods for treating and preventing deck damage. In a recent episode of the Understanding Roof Restoration podcast, Karen Edwards interviews Greg Hlavaty and Hal Leland of Western Colloid about dealing with deck damage. This type of damage can be difficult to ...
The Importance of Pipe Collars
By: Cayden Wemple Wil-Mar's pipe collars are an efficient way to eliminate the existing problem when sealing a vent pipe to a roof flashing. The pipe collar is a great little gadget that helps resolve the problem when sealing a vent pipe to a roof flashing. Essentially, it is a ...
What Siding Questions Should You Be Asking?
By Cass Jacoby. Don’t know where to start when it comes to siding? Don’t worry, we asked the experts to help us identify what we need to know! As a homeowner it can be hard to know the right questions to ask when it comes to your house. The ...
Examining Types of Self-Adhered Roofing Underlayments
By Rob White, GCP. Granular or smooth? Why surface is the key to selecting the right self-adhered roofing underlayment. Since the underlayment was introduced well over 100 years ago, there have been numerous advances in their design. However, just like the placement of these materials, these innovations have ...
5 Reasons These Professionals Love This Siding
By LP Building Solutions. Learn about why professionals Kyle Stumpenhorst and Jordan Smith recommend LP® SmartSide® ExpertFinish® Trim & Siding to all of their clients. Both professional contractors and homeowners alike love LP® SmartSide® ExpertFinish® Trim & Siding. The siding helps add value to a home’s exterior by increasing its curb appeal ...
En Garde! With Snow Guards!
By DaVinci Roofscapes. Winter is approaching quickly! Is your roof prepared? Have you seen it yet? The first snowfall of the season? When that blanket of white comes down and the world looks frosty, your first thought may not be your roof. However, if you have a synthetic shake or slate roof, you’ll ...
4 Underlayments That are Above and Beyond the Competition
By Cass Jacoby. With so many choices in underlayment, it is easy to get overwhelmed, we have narrowed down some options for you. The roof looks simple from the ground — where most people stand, the roof is just a couple of planes at an angle to shed water. ...
Things Every Homeowner Should Consider When Picking an Underlayment
By Cass Jacoby. It can be tricky to know the right choice of underlayment for your home when you don’t really know what to consider in the first place. Don’t worry! We have got you covered. As homeowners, we tend to think of roofs as one thing rather than as ...
Trouble in Paradise? Not With Stone-coated Metal
By Trevor Underwood, DECRA Metal Roofing. With a roof that can withstand the elements, coastal living remains dreamy. Living on the coast might conjure images of breezy sea air and sunshine-filled beach days, but the reality is that living so close to the sea can take a huge toll on homes. When ...
Your Crash Course in Underlayments
By Cass Jacoby. As a homeowner, you will need to make a lot of decisions about your roof, like choosing the right underlayment. Learn everything you need to know to make the right choice for your home. In Season 1, Episode 2 of the AskARoofer podcast Alice and Megan sit ...
