Weather
5 things not to do after a severe storm
By Nick Post, KPost Company. Avoiding common missteps can help keep repairs to a minimum and your home protected. When severe weather hits, roof damage is often one of the first and most costly issues homeowners face. Acting quickly after a storm can help protect your property, but making the ...
Seasonal gutter care protects roofing investments
By Jesse Sanchez. Seasonal maintenance helps gutters manage moisture loads while protecting roofing systems, foundations and long-term property performance. EAS Roofing works with homeowners to give them the proper education needed to maximize their home’s gutter performance. As a critical part of a functional, operational roof system, properly functioning gutters ...
Theory of snow retention: A must-have free course for architects and designers
By Rocky Mountain Snow Guards. Elevate your roofing expertise with this AIA-approved CES course. Are you an architect or designer looking to deepen your understanding of snow retention systems and their vital role in roof safety? Rocky Mountain Snow Guards, one of the nation’s leading snow retention manufacturers, now offers a complimentary ...
Answering our most asked roofing questions
By Elite Roofing. When should I replace my roof? How much will it cost? What happens if it rains? Get the answers to the most frequently asked roofing questions! So, you’re thinking of starting a roofing project and don’t know where to begin? Look no further. Here at Elite ...
Assessing your roof after the storm
By Guardian Roofing. A careful inspection after heavy wind or rain helps uncover damage early and keeps your roof system at optimal performance. As winds blow and rain falls, your roof works hard to endure the typical seasonal weather conditions. Shingles can loosen, gutters can shift and debris can ...
Protecting your roof from hail damage
By Fields Roof Service. Roof condition, materials and hail size all affect how well a roof performs. Hailstorms can leave homeowners questioning whether their roof held up or suffered hidden damage. Even brief storms can impact roofing systems in different ways depending on hail size, wind speed and roofing materials. ...
Prepare your roof before the next storm hits
By Mr. Roofing. Homeowners are advised to act early to safeguard their roofs and reduce the risk of weather-related damage. When storms roll in, a roof that looks fine on the surface can quickly reveal hidden vulnerabilities. Preparing your roofing system as the wet season arrives is one of the ...
Timing your roof replacement
By IKO Industries. Discover how to plan a roof replacement that works with your budget, schedule and lifestyle. Deciding the right timing for a roof replacement can be tricky. Weather patterns, family schedules and contractor availability all need to align. While roof emergencies due to severe weather events like ...
Tackling a gravel roof
From UV protection to fire resistance, gravel roofs have a lot of benefits. But the challenge comes when it’s time to restore them. When home and building owners think of a roof, they probably think of shingles, tile or some sort of fluid-applied system (even if they don’t know ...
Fast, reliable roofing advice
By Emma Peterson. The AskARoofer Minisode series is perfect for home and business owners looking for bite-sized insights into their roof. For many home and business owners, their roof is a bit of mystery. We all know that we want one above our head, but the details can be ...
