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Top July articles: Trailblazing roofing products
By Emma Peterson. Catch up on what’s been happening during the roofing world’s busiest season. For many homeowners, summer is the relaxing season – full of long evenings enjoying the warm weather and sunny weekends exploring their neighborhoods. But for contractors in the roofing industry, summer is called construction ...
8 steps to lengthen the lifespan of a commercial roof
By Rackley Roofing. Discover how a few simple steps can make a long-term impact on your commercial building’s roof. Roofing issues can turn into large, expensive projects without proactive prevention. Partnering your in-house crew with a trusted commercial roofer to carry out some inexpensive, preventative measures can make a ...
6 tips to keep your roof in tip-top shape this summer
By Royalty Roofing. Part of your summer to-do list should be roof maintenance. Here’s where to start. Summer is the time for the three R’s: rest, relaxation and roof maintenance! Your roof works hard throughout the entire year to keep you safe and dry. Now’s the time to return the ...
Q&A – What do I do if my roof was built atop an older roof?
Two roofs aren’t better than one. A Georgia homeowner seeks advice for their secondary roof issue. Melissa, a homeowner from Georgia, experienced issues with ductwork amid their roofing system and asked: Our roof appears to have been built on top of the house's old flatter roof, leaving us with about ...
An angel on their shoulders (and roofs)
By Jenny Yu. Through the Halo Project, Guardian Roofing gives back to their community with free roof repairs and replacements for families in need. Since 2005, Guardian Roofing has provided the Pacific Northwest community with roof, gutter and insulation services. Every year, they give back to their community through ...
Preventing oil canning: 6 tips for metal roof maintenance
By Viotell Metal Concepts. Your guide to oil canning and how to keep it at bay. There are many benefits to a metal roof: durability, energy efficiency, low maintenance, weather resistance and aesthetics. However, there is no perfect roofing system without regular maintenance, and your metal roof does come with ...
A spring of giving back
By Jenny Yu. A Mississippi family, an Iowa widow and an Arizona nonprofit all receive free roofs. As the sun comes out, good news is in the air this spring as three different roofing companies take the opportunity to give back to their communities. These examples provide a glimpse ...
What should I do if I have a clogged AC drain line?
By Crowther Roofing & Cooling. A Florida homeowner’s guide to the warning signs, consequences, solutions and prevention for clogged AC drain lines. Nothing is more frustrating than a broken air conditioning system in the middle of a Florida summer, and a common culprit is a clogged AC drain line. But ...
AAR Q&A - How can I prevent ice dams?
A Michigan homeowner is ready to rid himself of a recurring problem. Keith, a homeowner from Michigan, wanted to know the proper course of action to take to repair their roof and avoid future ice dams, and asked: Good morning. I have a roof over my two bedrooms that ...
Colorado roofing company teams up with Habitat for Humanity to build a home for local veteran
By Jenny Yu. How a roofing business in Colorado Springs contributes to the effort toward more affordable housing for veterans. Access to affordable housing is increasingly scarce and Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity is trying to help alleviate this concern. Every year, the nonprofit builds six to ten ...
