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Reality check: Does increasing home resiliency really make (dollars and) sense?
Two homeowners in the heart of hurricane zone say their home is living proof. In the home improvement and construction industry, the buzz is all about home “hardening” and making homes more resilient in order to better withstand climate extremes. That’s especially true in places like Florida and the Gulf coast, ...
Q&A – Clay tile conundrum
Looking at their clay tile roof, this homeowner had some questions. When Linda, a homeowner in Florida, looked at their roof, they noticed that the first row of the tiling looked different. This is what they asked: Is this normal to have the first row of clay flat tiles slanted down? How ...
How heating, ventilation and air conditioning sectors are adopting new technology
By Malco. Learn about the impacts of AI and automation on the crucial HVAC industry. Like many of the industries around the world, HVAC is on the cusp of a digital revolution. This is because of the development and advancement of automation and artificial intelligence (AI). The impact of these ...
Top May articles: Spring cleaning and community care
By Emma Peterson. See what interesting topics caught the eyes of AskARoofer readers this past month! As April showers turned into May flowers, the AskARoofer readers started to investigate how to care for their roofs this spring. In one of our top articles, Trevor Underwood from DECRA Metal Roofing shared five essential ...
Q&A – What to say to my contractor
The AskARoofer Experts recently helped a homeowner figure out how to talk to their contractor to get the work their roof needed done. Timothy, a homeowner from Florida, was waiting on a contractor to complete some work of their roof and came to the AskARoofer experts fro some advice in how ...
Q&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 ...
Selling your home? Buy a new roof!
By DaVinci Roofscapes. In just the past two years, realtors have seen an increase in demand for new roofing in home buyers. Are you ready to sell your home? Great. Then here’s a piece of solid advice: buy a new roof. Before you put up the “For Sale” sign, think hard about ...
How much does a roof replacement cost?
By Corey Construction. How to estimate costs for the right materials, labor, permits and the impact of seasonal factors. Replacing a roof is one of the most important investments a homeowner can make, but understanding the costs involved can be overwhelming. Whether you're dealing with storm damage, an aging roof or simply ...
What is an impact rating and why does it matter?
By Emma Peterson. Get insight on why both contractors and homeowners should care about high impact rated shingles. Recently, Heidi J. Ellsworth got the chance to sit down with Jack Gottesman and Dyana Sweigart for an episode of Roofing Road Trips® to talk about impact ratings. This discussion was prompted from IKO ...
Choosing the right shingles
By Jenny Walvoord, The Third Estimate. The right shingles can make or break your roof — literally and financially. Your roof does more than keep the rain out — it defines your home’s look, protects against the elements and affects long-term value. When it’s time for a replacement, choosing between 3-tab and ...
