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Metal roofing made easy
By Emma Richardson. Experts break down the cost and benefits of metal roofing. While all roofs are a long-term investment, this is especially true of metal roofs. Although metal roofs have a higher upfront cost than shingles, they can deliver greater value over time with proper ...
Q&A – Wood roof redo
With cedar shake disintegrating, this homeowner was looking for advice about putting a new roof on. Stephane, a homeowner from British Columbia, Canada, recently reached out to our experts with the following question: My geodesic dome cabin in the woods (I did not build it) has been roofed with cedar ...
How drip edge protects a roofing system
By Jesse Sanchez. This small metal flashing helps direct water away from vulnerable roof edges and into the gutter system. According to O’Donnell Roofing, drip edge may be a small part of a roofing system, but it plays an important role in protecting a home from water intrusion, wood rot ...
Learn about your roof one minisode at a time
By Emma Peterson. AskARoofer™ Minisodes break down common homeowner concerns into short, easy-to-understand podcast episodes featuring trusted industry experts. For many homeowners, their roof is the second-most expensive investment they’ll make in their home – just after buying the home itself! With that large of an investment on the table, ...
Division 7 is the August R-Club Roofer of the Month!
By Emma Peterson. Learn how a commitment to customer service has fueled decades of growth and success for this Ohio commercial roofing company. Every month, we celebrate one of the incredible roofing companies in our R-Club community. For August 2026, that company is Division 7 Roofing! Founded in 1979, ...
The value of metal roofing in the face of severe hailstorms
By The Coffee Shops®. Metal experts explain the capabilities metal roofing materials offer when it comes to fighting against hail damage. Since the beginning of this year, the Midwest and Southern United States have experienced a tremendous number of hailstorms, and the severity of each storm has far surpassed ...
Keep your home and wallet secure with CraftGrade
By Emma Peterson. These top-of-the-line products keep your roofing project in budget without sacrificing long-term durability and performance. TopShield®, SRS Distribution's premium product brand, provides a variety of different roofing product lines, each specially created to meet a different need. For the CraftGrade™ line, the goal was to create ...
Putting on premium part 1: Residential
By Emma Peterson. TopShield products balance beauty and performance to create long-lasting roofs. Replacing your roof is a big project, both monetarily and structurally. Monetarily, roofs are often the second biggest investment homeowners make (second to buying the home in the first place) and structurally, the roof is the ...
Going blonde with confidence
By DaVinci Roofscapes. Choosing a roofing manufacturer that supports you. Andrew Easter was tired of his asphalt roof. It had not worn out… he was worn out of looking at it. He shared, “I was no longer happy with the aesthetic aspect of my asphalt roof and was interested in bringing back ...
How custom sheet metal supports long-term property performance
By The Coffee Shops™. Precision-fabricated components can reduce risk and improve durability across roofing and wall systems. In the article, “Why Custom Sheet Metal Work Matters More Than You Think,” Viotell Metal Concepts highlights an often-overlooked component of building performance: custom sheet metal fabrication. While roofs, walls and windows typically ...
