The Roofing Process
5 Steps to Help You Find the Best Roof
By Quarrix. Here are five key factors to understand the process of buying a new roof. So, you’re trying to make a once-in-a-lifetime decision on your next roof. That may seem like a pretty tall order, but if you know what you’re looking for, it really isn’t all too ...
Hardware Store’s Roof Still Looks New Ten Years Later
By Quarrix. This charming hardware store’s red roof has withstood the test of time thanks to its composite roofing tiles. Since 1986, Nicollet Hardware has been a mainstay in the Kingfield neighborhood of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Owner Julene Lind purchased the 4,000 square foot location, and a few years later she ...
This Tile is Light on the Roof and Heavy on Protection
By Cass Jacoby. Quarrix’s composite tile roofing system is designed to deliver a beautiful roof without any of the structural issues that come with traditional tile. As a homeowner, you are often faced with an ultimatum when it comes to clay and concrete tiles — the tiles are beautiful, ...
Q&A – Roof Sheathing Damaged After Reroof
Noticing holes in the roof sheathing after his home was reroofed, this Pennsylvania homeowner was curious if this was normal. Michael, a Pennsylvania homeowner, recently had his home reroofed and started finding holes in the sheathing. Curious if this was normal and what the next steps are, he asked: Is it ...
Top Risks of DIY Roof Repairs
By Evelyn Witterholt. Thinking of fixing your roof by yourself? Here’s why it isn’t such a good idea. Say your roof is leaking or you need to fix some broken shingles, but you don’t want to shell out the money for a professional roofing contractor. You think taking on the ...
How to Band Together With Your Insurance Adjuster to Fix Your Roof
By DaVinci Roofscapes. 10 tips to building a beneficial relationship with your insurance adjuster and making the process go smoothly. There is no such thing as a risk-free home. Severe weather can strike your home at any time. From hailstorms to strong winds, some freak weather accident can always ...
Save Money When You Install This Pipe Seal
By Evelyn Witterholt. This universal single pipe flashing saves your contractor time, in turn saving you money! If your roof flashings are deteriorating and causing leaks, ask your contractor to consider the FlashJack™ Molded Pipe Seal to get the job done. This pre-molded conical flashing from FlashCo® can be used ...
4 Reasons You Should Have a Professional Repairing Your Roof
By Evelyn Witterholt. Before taking on a DIY project, consider these four reasons why a roofing repair professional might be a better fit for the job. So you’re looking at your roof, you can see what repairs need to be made and you think to yourself, “I can do that ...
The Future of Construction is Looking Green With This Business Merger
By Cass Jacoby. Green Canopy NODE looks to build sustainable and affordable homes fast. Homes are unarguably the center of our lives. And Green Canopy NODE is on a mission to change the current paradigm of housing by addressing the complex challenges within the industry itself. The construction sector ...
Why Replace Your Roof When it Could be Restored?
By Dan White and John Walker, APOC. Rather than resorting to a complete roof replacement, consider the cost-effective option of restoring a roof instead. Although it may seem like a complete roof replacement is the best option for an older roof, it isn’t the only choice out there. Rather than ...
