Steep-Slope Roofing
Common Steep-slope Roofing Terminology Every Homeowner Should Know
By John Kenney. It’s important to know what you’re dealing with when it comes to renovating or installing a steep-slope roof. This article covers the basic terms home and building owners may want to familiarize themselves with in preparation for working with a steep-slope roof. Editor’s note: ...
Shape Matters: Choosing the Best Component to Channel Water Away
By RPS Metal Roofing and Siding, Inc. Learn the difference between a drip edge and a gutter apron to choose the best option during a roof installation. The roof acts as the main protection against the elements, but it is thanks to essential components like gutter aprons and drip edges ...
Fire-resistant Roofing: What Homeowners Need to Know About Wildfire Prevention
By Adam Cabrera. Knowing whether your home is in a Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) zone is crucial for selecting appropriate fire-resistant roofing. Wildfires pose a severe threat to homes, especially those situated near wilderness areas. The AskARoofer Podcast recently hosted Robin Anderson from Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions to discuss fire prevention ...
Winterize Your Home From Floor to Roof With This Handy Guide!
By Adam Cabrera. From roof maintenance to indoor upkeep, include IKO's fall maintenance guide when prepping for this coming winter. Fall is almost here, and it's the perfect time to start preparing your home for the winter ahead. During the colder months, harsher weather conditions can wear down the exterior of ...
The Truth About Slate Roofing
By National Slate Association. In use for over 400 years in North America, slate has gained quite a reputation in the roofing industry. See what myths can be debunked. When roofing material has been around for as long as slate has been, it comes as no surprise that there are ...
What Building Owners Must Know About Restoring Metal Roofs
By Evelyn Witterholt. When it comes to restoring metal roofing systems, it’s all about paying attention to the small details. Metal is a suitable material choice for a roof because of its durability and longevity. But like any roofing system, they are not without their own challenges. Even though they ...
Top August Articles: Shingle Warranties, Storm Damage and Sustainable Roofing
By Evelyn Witterholt. Here’s what has been trending on the AskARoofer™ (AAR) newsroom this past month. By looking at our most-read articles from last month, it’s clear that our homeowners are interested in learning more about their manufacturer’s shingle warranty. Our second-most read article from last month came to us ...
Is a Metal Roof Right for Your Home? Here are 4 Reasons to Consider Metal
By Classic Metal Roofing Systems. There are many benefits to choosing a metal roof for your home. Here are four reasons to choose metal! Looking for the perfect new roof is no easy task, especially with such a wide and diverse market of various roofing materials to choose ...
Comparing the Costs – Metal Versus Shingle Roofing
By Anna Lockhart. You might want to know the price differences between traditional asphalt shingles and metal roofing. What is the difference and why does it matter? “What are the costs of metal and shingle roofing?” This is a commonly asked question that many contractors get from homeowners. ...
Updated Hail Shingle Rating Scorecard Drives Improvements in the Impact-Resistant Asphalt Shingle Market
By The Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety. IBHS testing addresses research gaps. Shingle designs differ across manufacturers. The Insurance Institute of Business and Home Safety (IBHS) continues its long-term commitment to improve impact-resistant shingle performance by releasing the second scheduled update of its Impact-Resistant Shingle Performance Ratings developed using a ...
