Weather
The Dos and Don’ts of Post-storm Roof Assessing
By Cayden Wemple. A severe storm can wreak havoc on your roof, so here’s what to look out for in the event of roof damage. After a strong storm, a homeowner should be aware of how damaged their roof can be. Strong winds can rip shingles out of place, heavy ...
Wildfire Season is Coming: For Homeowners, it's Time to Heed the Four "S's" for Safety and Preparedness
Gear up: hot weather is coming and that means, it’s the start of wildfire season. Preparing a “fire hardened” home is essential as wildfires threaten more U.S. and Canadian regions than ever before. Leading residential trade organizations such as the Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) and wildfire safety experts say it is ...
What You Need to Know About Getting Your Roof Covered After Storm Damage
By Beacon Building Products. Mother Nature may be unpredictable, but having a trusted insurance agent and roofing contractor in your corner can make all the difference. Although roofs are designed to last, they are still at the mercy of what Mother Nature decides to throw their way. This leaves homeowner’s ...
3 Things Homeowners Can do to Prepare for Hurricane Season
The 2023 storm season is approaching fast. Here are a few ways homeowners can prepare their roofs. This year’s storm season is on its way and one of the best thing homeowners can do for the safety of their home is prepare as much as possible. According to the National ...
Experts Lend Advice for Protecting Your Roof From the Elements
By Cayden Wemple. KPost Roofing and Waterproofing sheds some light on how you can protect your roof from harsh weather events. KPost Roofing and Waterproofing knows a thing or two about providing high-quality roofs for their clients. Not only did they install the roof on The Dallas Cowboys’ AT&T ...
Hurricane Ian is no Match for Titan Shingles
By Cayden Wemple. Through the devastation of Hurricane Ian, TAMKO’s Titan XT® Shingles proved to be a leader in the industry. In September 2022, Hurricane Ian landed in Florida and made contact as a Category 4 hurricane. The storm absolutely wreaked havoc as winds were sustained at more than 150 ...
How to Prevent Moisture Damage
By Marco Industries. Moisture control is a major factor in preventing structure damage and the key to long-lasting roofs. Moisture has always been a cause for concern when it comes to a building’s longevity, and it is crucial that builders and homeowners know how to prevent moisture damage ...
Assessing the Damage After a Hailstorm
By MARCO Industries. Hailstorms can strike at any time. Make sure you know where to look for damage after they happen. Hailstorms are unpredictable and every year they wreak havoc across the U.S. As interesting as they might be to observe, they’re a disaster for roofs! May-September is normally ...
Know Your Hail! Identifying Hail Damage
By Cayden Wemple. Hail can completely destroy your roof without you even knowing. Get ahead of the hail with expert tips from Western Colloid. Hail is a weather event that tends to strike when you least expect it, and even small bits of hail can wreak havoc on your roof. ...
What Are Rooftop Ice Dams and How Can You Prevent Them?
By Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) Here’s why it’s never too early to start preventative maintenance on your roof before next winter. If this last winter showed us anything, it’s that homeowners in any part of the country can experience harsh winter storms. That’s why we at the Metal Roofing Alliance ...
