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How roofing affects home insurance
By Great Roofing and Restoration. Learn why some insurance companies might drop homeowners because of the condition of their roof. If you have gotten a phone call or letter from your insurance company stating that your roof might cause them to drop your coverage, you’re not alone. While this is a stressful ...
Q&A - Will overhanging shingles bend over time?
A South Dakota trailer house owner wanted to know if the overhang of newly installed shingles would bend over time without the installation of gutters. Todd, a homeowner from South Dakota, wanted to know whether the new shingles on their trailer house would bend over time. They asked: Just had the ...
Why you should reinforce your gutters
By The Roof Gallery. Learn about the options you have for reinforcing your gutters and how they can help your entire home last longer. For many homeowners, frequent or relentless rainfall is a fact of life. But did you know that if that precipitation is not moved off the roof with a ...
Ace Roofing is the June R-Club Roofer of the Month!
By Emma Peterson. No matter the weather or the altitude, this team is helping Montana residents stay safe and dry. Meet Ace Roofing, an Omnia Exterior Solutions Company, a trusted name in the Montana Roofing scene and The Coffee Shops™ June Roofer of the Month! Ace Roofing is a family ...
Roof repair 101
By Bumble Roofing. Expert tips and insight into the importance of roof maintenance and repair. We don’t spend much time thinking about the roof above our head, oftentimes it's out of sight and out of mind. However, your roof is actually one of the most crucial parts of your home to keep ...
Stop that drip: Your roof isn’t waiting
By Rhino Roofers. A roof leak never waits — and neither should you, because catching it early is your best chance to protect your home from further damage and expensive repairs. There’s nothing subtle about the sound of water dripping from your ceiling. It’s an alarm bell. One that signals not just ...
The smart way to hire a roofing contractor
By Exterior Home Solutions. Skip the guesswork — here’s how to find a roofer you can trust and afford. Your roof doesn’t send a formal notice when it starts to fail. One day it’s keeping you dry, the next you’re setting out buckets and scrolling through contractor listings. Hiring the right roofing ...
A roof that makes a statement
By Jesse Sanchez. How one roofer turned an old Kmart into a patriotic landmark visible from the sky. When Tim Garrison, founder of River City Roofing Co., saw a rooftop American flag design nearly a decade ago, the image stuck with him. “That was a really cool project,” he said ...
The hidden risks of poor roof ventilation: Mold, condensation and structural damage
AAR Expert John Kenney says that proper roof ventilation is not just a technical detail, it's a fundamental part of protecting your building and investment. Roofing systems are designed to protect, insulate and manage moisture, but even the most advanced materials won't perform as intended without one critical component: proper ventilation. ...
This week in roofing history: Tectum’s bold mid-century roof deck innovation
By Cotney Consulting Group. This architectural gem reminds us how materials innovation shaped not just buildings — but bold new visions of the built environment. In the postwar construction boom of the 1950s, few roofing products stood out like Tectum Roof Deck Systems. This brochure features a stunning example of modernist design ...
