Weather
3 Roof Materials That Will Give Your Home A Fighting Chance Against Windstorms
By Cass Jacoby. Assessing how different roofing materials handle high winds and which one is best for your home. All it takes is one high windstorm to destroy your roof. Between wind-driven rains and wind speeds of over 150 mph it is no surprise that traditional roofing materials like shingles ...
Why Homes in Fire Prone Areas Need Class A Roofs
By Evelyn Witterholt. Homeowners in areas prone to wildfires need a Class A roof to protect their homes from fire damage. Although we are past the time for wildfire season, homeowners in areas with frequent fires need to get prepared for next year. A home made from older materials is ...
MRA Issues Repair and Rebuilding Warning in Hurricane Aftermath
Now that Hurricane Ian has passed, the Metal Roofing Alliance offers advice on ways to stay vigilant when hiring a contractor. The recovery effort from the damage caused by Hurricane Ian is sure to be a long, difficult road for many homeowners seeking to repair or rebuild. Unfortunately, the challenge can ...
I Have to Replace my Roof but it’s Winter! What do I do???
By Cass Jacoby. A heavy winter can be a doozy on your roof, which means you may need to replace it. Learn what to do should you find yourself in this situation. When it comes to being an adult, there are plenty of things that you are told ...
Florida Property Owners Urged to Request Stormseal® Protection for Damaged Structures
The innovative storm protection solution heat shrinks to damaged structures, providing superior protection over flapping tarps that lead to additional damage. Stormseal, the game-changing storm response solution that provides powerful protection to homes and buildings until permanent repairs can be made, is urging property owners in areas ravaged by Hurricane Ian ...
Hurricane Ian Roof Recovery Guide for Property Owners
By Cass Jacoby. What to do after the storm now that Hurricane Ian is here! Hurricane Ian is making landfall as we write this, but luckily RoofersCoffeeShop® is here to help you respond to the storm! We’ve gathered some resources for homeowners and those of us landlocked miles away reading ...
Trouble in Paradise? Not With Stone-coated Metal
By Trevor Underwood, DECRA Metal Roofing. With a roof that can withstand the elements, coastal living remains dreamy. Living on the coast might conjure images of breezy sea air and sunshine-filled beach days, but the reality is that living so close to the sea can take a huge toll on homes. When ...
Why it’s Important to Find the Right Contractor When Dealing With Storm Damage
By Cass Jacoby. Mark McMillian and Mike Vaughn tell AskARoofer that the key to a headache-free process of managing storm damage aftermath is having a reputable contractor on your side. As homeowners, we rarely think about what to do after a storm hits our home until we are dealing with ...
Three Critical Areas for Home Waterproofing
By GCP. Protect your home from water damage by properly waterproofing these areas. The weather has gotten more extreme over the years, particularly when it rains or snows. Now more than ever, it’s important for homeowners to have a home that has been properly waterproofed. But do you know which ...
How NOT to Get Beat Up - Stories from Storm Survivors
By DaVinci Roofscapes. Is your roof ready for hurricane season? Here's what homeowners need to know about being "roof-ready." September is the “red zone” of Hurricane Season. The time when forecaster warnings start to pile up fast. You don’t need to live directly on the coast to worry about hurricanes. High winds ...
