Safety
Are your shingles built for today’s weather?
By Jenny Yu. Storms are getting stronger — your roof should be, too. Learn how FORTIFIED and Class 3 impact-rated shingles help protect your home against hail, wind and unpredictable weather. As climate patterns shift and severe weather becomes more frequent, the materials protecting your home — especially your ...
WeatherShield Roofing and Sheetmetal is the October R-Club Roofer of the Month!
By Emma Peterson. Learn how this roofing team’s culture makes them masters of resilience and recovery, on and off the job site. We’re thrilled to announce that our R-Club Roofer of the Month for October 2025 is WeatherShield Roofing and Sheetmetal! They are a roofing company operating out of Aledo, ...
What are Class 3 and Class 4 impact ratings, and why are they important?
By Emma Peterson. Learn about class ratings and their role in protecting your home from the elements. When choosing the right shingles for your roof, you might be overwhelmed by all of the color, material and rating options to choose from. But what are class ratings anyway, and what ...
Eyes in the sky: The new standard for roof inspections
By Ferocious Operations, Guardian Roofing. Drones are transforming home maintenance practices, making the process faster, safer and smarter than ever. Editor’s Note: This article is tailored for homeowners seeking smarter, safer ways to protect their roofs, with expert insights from Guardian Roofing on how drone-powered inspections can help prevent costly ...
Raise the bar on safety with the TremSafe® Hatch Guard
By Emma Peterson. This easy-to-install, adjustable and OSHA-compliant hatch guard from Tremco makes roof access safer. Looking for a safer way for maintenance and installation crews to access the roof of a commercial building? Look no further than Tremco’s TremSafe® Hatch Guard! TremSafe® Hatch Guard offers users a non-penetrative way ...
Securing home insurance in a fire zone
By Viotell Metal Concepts. Starting with your roof materials and grounds maintenance, here are some tips for preparing for fire season. It’s almost wildfire season again, and that means many people need to make sure they are prepared for the worst-case scenario. If you live in a fire zone, ...
Gutter maintenance: Protect your home from summer storms
By Adam Quenneville Roofing and Siding. Expert tips and tricks to keep your home safe and dry through regular gutter maintenance. Now that summer is here, many regions of America are amid unpredictable summer storms. What we can predict, however, is the need for proper attention to your home’s ...
Understanding snow retention
By Emma Peterson. Looking ahead to the upcoming winter season, learn what snow retention is and how it keeps people and property safe. It might seem far away right now, but before we know it, we’ll be bundling up in warm jackets and hats for the winter season. And with ...
5 factors to look for when choosing the right roofing materials for your home
By Northern Arizona Roof Services. Your guide to energy-efficient, affordable and safe roofing systems. Your roof is more than just the “hat” on your house — it is your home’s first line of defense against the elements. That’s why it is of utmost importance that you consider the type ...
Why is my roofer wearing that?
By Cotney Consulting Group. Understanding roofing safety gear and what homeowners should expect When a roofing crew arrives at your home, it’s not just shingles and tools they’re bringing. It’s a complete set of safety gear that protects them and your property. For homeowners and building owners, understanding what safety gear ...
