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5 ways to keep your roof safe from storm damage
By FL Specialty Team, Florida Specialty Roofing. From installing the right roof initially to combatting strong winds before the storm, learn how to stay safe in all weather! Storms come in all shapes and forms across the country, from hail to high winds or even some combination of the two! ...
When the wind blows — Tips on handling storm damage repairs
By DaVinci Roofscapes. What a storm! Whether it's simple summertime storm or a more complicated microburst or hurricane, strong winds can easily uplift shingles and tear roofs apart. If you walk outside and see shingles missing from your roof, you’ve got a problem. Especially if you see dangling shingles that could still ...
National survey shows homeowners neglect roof maintenance
By DaVinci Roofscapes. How much do you get involved in routine maintenance in your home’s major parts? Like windows, the water heater and the roof? Recently The Hanover Insurance Group® commissioned The Harris Poll to conduct a nationwide survey of homeowners to find out with what type of regularity consumers take important ...
Earthquake roofing safety: How to shake it off
By Elite Roofing. Here are 5 reasons you should have your roof inspected after an earthquake to ensure it is safe and sound. Earthquakes are nerve-wracking and literally ground-shaking events that can be stressful both during and after the fact. You and your loved one's safety is always the highest ...
Top May Articles: Avoiding scams, blue roofs, roofing contractor insights
By Evelyn Witterholt. Here’s what’s been trending in the AskARoofer™ newsroom for the month of May. When a homeowner needs a roof repair, the last thing they need is to get scammed in the process. We often hear from many homeowners who did get scammed about their experience and we ...
It’s never too early to be prepared for hurricane season
By Jennifer, Innovative Roofing Group. Get your commercial roof ready for the before, during and after of a hurricane with these tips. Hurricane season, which stretches from June to November along the Atlantic coast, is coming and it’s time to make sure your roof is prepared to withstand the storm. ...
Go into wildfire season prepared
By Emma Peterson. From specialty products to spring cleaning, learn how to better protect your home and family from fires. In this episode of the AskARoofer podcast, Megan Ellsworth and Lauren White got all the tips and tricks on staying safe this fire season from Lee Lipniskis, CEO and founder ...
Landscaping for fire safety
By Emma Peterson. Learn how you can curate your property to make it more defensible against wildfires. In this episode of the AskARoofer Podcast, Megan Ellsworth and Lauren White sat down with Robin Anderson from Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions. They spoke about setting up your home and property to stay ...
Handling the aftermath of a storm
By Emma Peterson. Learn about what to do after a storm to make sure your roof is secure. In the inaugural episode of the AskARoofer podcast, Megan Ellsworth met with Mike Vaughn from DaVinci Roofscapes and Mark McMillan of Horn Brothers Roofing about storm safety and your roof. Taking ...
The importance of using snow stops on EF roofs
By The Metal Roof Experts at S-5! Installing snow stops on exposed-fastened metal roofs is crucial to keeping everyone and everything around a commercial building or home safe throughout the winter. For those living in a snowy climate, it is imperative to have a snow retention system in place ...
