Weather
Threat of Freak Hailstorms is Rising: Homeowners are Taking Cover With Impact-resistant Metal Roofs
Insurance and home improvement experts advise homeowners to choose impact-resistant roofs. Massive storms can happen anytime and nearly anywhere during the traditional fall and spring storm seasons, but the Midwest, Gulf Coast and Rocky Mountain states are at elevated risk. Hail can be extremely damaging and costly to homes, and ...
Weather-damaged Roofs for Beginners
By Oklahoma Roofing Contractors Association (ORCA). This guide serves as a launching point for identifying different kinds of storm damage. When people think of roofing shingles, they often think of asphalt shingles, which are the most common type of shingles used in the U.S. Made from either reinforced organic ...
The Storm That Broke the Ice
By Colin Sheehan. On June 13 Canada’s 4th costliest natural disaster hit Southern Alberta causing $1.2 billion (and counting) in damage. Last summer, hail the size of tennis balls rocketed down at speeds of 100 kilometers (62 miles) per hour on Calgary, Alberta. The hail shredded homes, destroyed roofs, smashed ...
What Does Roof Resiliency Mean for a Building?
By Steve Kuhel, Senior Project Manager, Commercial Roofing Systems, FiberTite. Understanding resilient roofs and their importance. The term “resiliency” is commonly used in regards to buildings and building envelopes. But what is resiliency? How does resiliency apply to roofing? Why should your customers invest in a resilient roof system? ...
Why Very Severe Hail Is Important for Building Owners
By Chris Meyer, FiberTite. Your roof is your first line of defense against severe weather, especially Very Severe Hail. In 2017, a single hailstorm battered the city of Denver with tennis- and baseball-sized hailstones, resulting in $2.3 billion in losses, Colorado’s costliest natural disaster on record. Choosing the right roof system ...
Buildings with Electric Heat – Do Reflective Membranes Still Make Sense?
By GAF. A case study shows the minimal impact of the winter sun. There has been a school of thought that dark roofs help heat buildings located in the north during winter. Articles claiming this to be the case have always been based on the use of electric heat. Gas heat is ...
How to Protect Your Home from Rainy Season
Even if you don’t get a lot of rain or a sustained period of rainy days, it's important to watch for damage from water. In some parts of the country, the rainy season can last several months in a row and maybe returning later for more. In other areas, the rainy ...
Snow Guards - History of Roofing
Snow Guards, when installed on a steep slope roof, helps keep large piles of snow from sliding off the roof and damaging your property or even injuring someone in the wrong place at the wrong time. With a long tongue, these brackets are nailed on top of a course of slate ...
