Steep-Slope Roofing
Hail-resistant roof comes with deep insurance discounts
By DaVinci Roofscapes. When a hail storm demolished Rita and Mark Walz’s asphalt shingle roof, they finally had enough, and invested in impact-resistant DaVinci Slate roofing. Hailstorms happen so often in the Midwest it has been called “hail alley.” Mark Walz, the CEO of a property and casualty insurance ...
Flawless Design and Color Options from Bitec
By Bitec, Inc™. Your roof is made to last, so why not make it look as good as it performs? When you choose Bitec’s modified bitumen solutions, you are choosing a long service life for your roof. And nothing brings more aesthetic life to your roof than a beautiful design or ...
Impact Resistant Roofing Helps You ‘Bounce Back’ Against Hail
By CertainTeed. Watch this new video to understand the importance of protecting your roof from storm damage. As weather events become more frequent and severe, you will surely be looking for better roofing materials to protect your home. One of the best ways you can protect against hail damage is ...
Above and Beyond: Testing DECRA Metal Roofing
By Mark Gallant, DECRA. Why DECRA products have earned a reputation for their durability and resilience against the elements. Most manufacturers work to satisfy only the minimum U.S. building code requirements, narrowly focused on wind and fire resistance. However, DECRA Metal Roofing sends every product through independent laboratory testing, so ...
A Case Study on Energy Efficient Roof Material
By DECRA Metal Roofing. Metal or concrete? One homeowner’s sustainable story of cutting energy use and switching to a metal roof. There are many variables that can influence your buildings efficiency, making it difficult to calculate the right roofing option. Air temperature, humidity, windows, doors, attic insulation, even the amount ...
ARMA Announces Winners of 2021 Excellence in Asphalt Roofing Awards
This program recognizes low- and steep-slope asphalt roofing projects from across North America. The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) announced the winning projects in the 2021 Excellence in Asphalt Roofing Awards. This program recognizes low and steep-slope asphalt roofing projects from across North America based on four categories: Reasons for Selecting Asphalt, ...
CertainTeed® Voted #1 for Vinyl Siding 25 Years and Counting
By CertainTeed. CertainTeed's impressive history of award-winning roofing & products continues. Building professionals have named CertainTeed® vinyl siding an overall brand leader for a 25th consecutive year. The study was conducted in collaboration with The Farnsworth Group and asked building professionals to rank products based on quality, familiarity and frequency ...
A Closer Look at Slate Tile Roof Life Expectancy
By Jeff Guthrie, Phoenix Roofing Contractors. Learn more about slate roofing and what type of slate will perform best for your house. One of the most recognizable rooftop materials, slate has been used for roofing since the 1600s. Because of its historical roots, some homeowners are quick to assume that ...
The Ideal Product for Canada’s Harsh Winter Climate (and Hailstorms!)
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. The roofing system not only stands up to the climate but delivers superior fire resistance, is a lighter weight than other materials and it has saved structures from falling tree branches. Here at RoofersCoffeeShop® and AskARoofer, we love everything to do with roofing. We ...
Metal Roofing Saves Up to 40% in Energy Costs
By DECRA Metal Roofing. Learn about the benefits and ongoing returns a metal roof provides homeowners. Most homeowners don’t realize that metal roofs are considered to be one of the most energy-efficient roofing materials on the market because they reflect heat up and away from buildings, saving homeowners up ...
