Weather
When hail hits hard, is your roof covered?
By Malarkey Roofing Products. More homeowners are asking tough questions about hail damage — and insurance companies are taking notes. Editor’s note: Share this information with your customers who live in hail-prone areas. When golf ball-sized hail slams into your roof, it’s not just the shingles that take a hit. Your wallet, your ...
Hurricane-proof or overhyped?
By Royalty Companies. Metal roofs face the ultimate test when the storms roll in. Is their durable reputation fact or fiction? Every year, as hurricane season looms, homeowners brace for the next big storm. Roofs are often the first line of defense — and the first to fail. With growing interest in ...
Protect your roof through every season
By Great Roofing and Restoration. Here’s some proactive steps to ensure your roof survives the winter weather. Weather can be unpredictable, one moment it's sweltering hot, the next it's frigid cold. Each of these weather extremes impacts your roof in a different way. With a little attention and planning, you can ...
Cold weather and your roof
By Great Roofing. Learn what happens to your roof and home when the weather drops below freezing. Everyone wants their home to be a safe place, and it all comes down to the security of what is called the building envelope. This term refers to all the physical aspects separating your home’s ...
Arup partners with USGBC-CA to launch California Wildfire Rebuilding Guide
This guide provides practical steps to help homeowners, designers, contractors, and community leaders rebuild wildfire-affected neighborhoods with resilience, sustainability, and safety at the forefront. Co-authored by Arup and the U.S. Green Building Council California, the new California Wildfire Rebuilding Guide offers practical and sustainable solutions to help wildfire-affected communities rebuild with ...
How extreme weather impacts roofs and what preventative measures homeowners and building owners can take
AAR Expert John Kenney says that investing in inspection, reinforcement and the right materials protects your property and saves time and money in the long run. I've seen the widespread impact of extreme weather events on residential and commercial roofing systems. Whether it's heavy rain, snow accumulation, high winds or hailstorms, ...
How to prepare your roof for severe weather, and why it matters
By RAFTR Roofing + Exteriors (RAFTRx). While there is no guarantee that your home will remain untouched during severe weather seasons, you can stay informed about local weather alerts and conduct regular home inspections. Although spring promises warmer weather and longer days, severe weather is also just around the corner. Whether it ...
Prevent small issues from turning into costly repairs
AAR Expert Brittany Wimbish says that by scheduling regular inspections and addressing key maintenance tasks, businesses can extend the life of their commercial roofs. Commercial roofs are significant investments that protect your business, employees and assets. Here in the Pacific Northwest, where rain tends to be a constant companion and moss ...
The stress-free roof
By Trevor Underwood, DECRA Metal Roofing. Choosing the right roof can save you time, money and headaches down the line for everyone involved. Editor’s Note: Contractors, be sure to share this article with homeowners to help them understand how the right roofing choice — like low-maintenance metal roofing — can save them ...
What to do when the water starts rising: Emergency roof leak repair tips
By Corey Construction. Learn quick solutions to keep your roof and home as secure as possible while waiting for a professional to get there. Roof leaks are one of homeowners’ worst nightmares. If not properly repaired, even the smallest leak can damage the structure of a home, cause mold growth and ultimately ...
