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AAR Asphalt shingles pros & cons

Asphalt shingles: The pros and cons

By Nick Post, KPost Company. When deciding whether to install asphalt shingles, it’s important to note the material’s advantages and disadvantages. In North America, asphalt shingles are currently the most popular roofing material, covering 80% of homes according to estimates by the U.S. roofing industry. However, the market share ...


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What are the key differences between asphalt and composite roofing?

By DaVinci Roofscapes. Tracee, a Colorado homeowner, is considering replacing her asphalt shingle roof with composite shakes, but needs to understand the differences in the materials. Homeowners should start by understanding what a product is made of, then consider how the roofing product stands up to different weather conditions and what type ...


Top June stories: Building resilience for a sustainable future

Top June stories: Building resilience for a sustainable future

By Dani Sheehan. Catch up on the most read articles from last month on AskARoofer™! As storm seasons grow longer and more intense, homeowners across the country are rethinking how they protect their properties. Last month’s articles spotlighted how roofing choices and educational initiatives are helping individuals and communities build ...


Industrial roofing that works as hard as you do

Industrial roofing that works as hard as you do

By ROOFCORP of America. What covers your facility can make or break your bottom line. When it comes to industrial buildings, the roof is more than just a cover — it's your first line of defense against weather, energy loss and costly downtime. Yet, too many facilities stick with outdated or mismatched ...


Q&A – Roof ridges, holes, leaks and more!

Q&A – Roof ridges, holes, leaks and more!

Expert answers to four questions from homeowners like you! We created AskARoofer to help connect professionals in the roofing industry with home and business owners looking to learn more about roofing. One part of how we do this is getting expert answers to our users' questions. Here are four questions that ...


The rise of residential metal

The rise of residential metal

By Trevor Underwood, DECRA Metal Roofing. Discover how modern innovations have made metal roofing not only a functional choice, but an aesthetic one, too. Metal roofing has long been a popular roofing choice for industrial and other commercial applications for its durability and functionality. However, it initially faced challenges breaking ...


AAR QA - Gap in the roof

Q&A – A gap in the roof?

A homeowner recently got some work done on their roof and noticed a gap that made them wonder what was going on. Sylvia, a homeowner in California noticed a gap by their skylight after a roofer had come out to perform maintenance on the roof. They asked: There is a large ...


The metal roofing of today

The metal roofing of today

By Matt Landry, Red Dog’s Roofing. Learn about the reasons more homeowners are opting for metal on their homes. While it is not a new roofing material, metal is getting its moment in the spotlight. For decades, metal was seen as a quick and affordable option for industrial buildings and agricultural spaces. ...


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Does composite slate really last?

By DaVinci Roofscapes. This homeowner did their homework ahead of the time to invest in the right roof. Since Alex Zausner moved into his home in 2004, his house has survived two hurricanes, six tropical storms and hundreds of severe weather events. There’s also been a tree that’s fallen on his home ...


Best roofing materials for a secure and efficient warehouse

Best roofing materials for a secure and efficient warehouse

By AAA Roofing. Discover the roofing options that can transform your warehouse into a fortified, energy-efficient hub. A sturdy roof is the unsung hero of any well-managed warehouse, shielding valuable goods and operations from the elements and minimizing energy costs year-round. But with the range of roofing materials and ...


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