Safety
Emergency basics for commercial roofing
By Emma Peterson. How to know when you have a commercial roofing emergency and what to do about it. In a new episode of the AskARoofer™ podcast, Lauren White sat down for a conversation with the roofing experts from Raincoat Roofing: Eric Suess, president of maintenance, and Sarah Sutton-Shouse, director ...
Top September articles: Sustainable construction, seasonal shifts and durable products
By Emma Peterson. What has the AskARoofer™ audience been reading? The weather and the season might be changing, but here at AskARoofer, our team is still consistently putting out high-quality content meant to help you better understand the roof above your head! And now that we are at ...
Reroofing with wildfire protection in mind
By Emma Peterson. Combining fire resistance, wind protection and lasting curb appeal, Unified Steel® provided an ideal solution for a homeowner living in a wildfire-prone region. 2025 did not kick off well for homeowner Tilo Martin and his neighbors. Tilo’s home sits in the Pacific Palisades – the part of California that ...
Rocky Mountain Snow Guards products help homeowners protect people and property from rooftop snow avalanches
By Rocky Mountain Snow Guards. New 2026 snow fences and snow guards for different roofs. When snow and ice collect on a roof, the sudden release can come down like an avalanche, threatening gutters, landscaping, decks, vehicles, entryways and the people walking below. Rocky Mountain Snow Guards is urging homeowners to make ...
Top July articles: Versatile products, important advice and powerful stories
By Emma Peterson. From choosing the right roof to learning about innovative products and trusted contractors, these were the articles AskARoofer readers couldn't stop reading last month. The team at AskARoofer has had a busy July trying to keep up with all the innovations and news coming out of the ...
How to choose the right commercial roofing material
By Jesse Sanchez. Learn how lifespan, performance factors and maintenance requirements shape the decision between TPO, EPDM, PVC, metal and built-up roofing systems. Choosing a commercial roofing system is a long-term business decision, not just a line item in a construction budget. Many contractors emphasize that building owners and facility ...
Surge in U.S. home solar installations underscores need for snow retention solutions
By Rocky Mountain Snow Guards. The Drift Solar Snow Fence provides essential safety for residential solar projects. The United States is experiencing an unprecedented boom in residential solar projects, with homeowners across the nation turning to solar energy to power their lives. According to the Solar Energy Industries Association, a new ...
Finding a safety-minded commercial contractor
By Emma Peterson. Lauren Morley explains why working with a safety-minded commercial contractor is the right move and how to find one near you. In a new episode of the AskARoofer™ podcast, Lauren Morley, the owner and president of R3NG Roofing and Gutters in Colorado, stopped by to talk about ...
Protect your roof against winter’s challenges
By Jesse Sanchez. Learn how freezing temperatures, wind and snow create seasonal roofing risks and what homeowners can do to reduce damage. Winter brings a combination of weather conditions that place prolonged and cumulative stress on residential roofing systems, particularly in cities where older housing and flat roof designs are ...
When storms hit hard: Your first moves matter
By ROOFCORP of America. When high winds rip through your property, the right response can decide whether you face a quick recovery or a costly shutdown. A sudden storm can turn a dependable commercial roof into a liability in minutes, which is why businesses rely on ROOFCORP of America when ...
