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Protecting your forever home
By Emma Peterson. Learn how to keep your home secure and stylish from the roof down. When it comes to finding your forever home, there are a variety of things to consider. Maybe you moved cities for a job or to be closer to family? Maybe you went looking for natural beauty ...
Stay ahead: Make sure your roof’s ready for spring
By Royalty Roofing. Spot small issues early to avoid major repairs down the road and keep your home protected all year long. Winter doesn’t just blanket your roof in snow — it wears it down, quietly. While you’ve been focused on clearing driveways and staying warm, your roof may have taken a ...
Protect your roof, protect your investment
By Fields Roof Service. Clearing debris can boost a roof’s performance, appearance and your peace of mind. It’s easy to ignore what lands on your roof — until it starts costing you. The truth is, some of the most damaging threats to your home’s first line of defense come from above and ...
How much does a roof replacement cost?
By Corey Construction. How to estimate costs for the right materials, labor, permits and the impact of seasonal factors. Replacing a roof is one of the most important investments a homeowner can make, but understanding the costs involved can be overwhelming. Whether you're dealing with storm damage, an aging roof or simply ...
Top April articles: Giving back to people and planet
By Emma Peterson. Take a trip down memory lane with the top articles of the last month! This month, we got to cover countless topics related to caring for your roof. In fact, our top article from the month was filled with expert tips and tricks on installing gutters in the Pacific ...
What safety gear should you expect to see on your roofer? A guide for homeowners and building owners
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Learn what proper safety gear looks like, what red flags to watch for and why safety should matter as much to you as it does to the contractor. When hiring a roofing contractor for your home or commercial building, safety might not be the first thing ...
Donating time, money and more
By Emma Peterson. Sharing four stories of roofers caught in the act of doing good. There are many reasons we love being a part of the roofing industry, but one of the biggest is the incredible people we get to meet. Roofers are truly some of the most generous people, ...
What is an impact rating and why does it matter?
By Emma Peterson. Get insight on why both contractors and homeowners should care about high impact rated shingles. Recently, Heidi J. Ellsworth got the chance to sit down with Jack Gottesman and Dyana Sweigart for an episode of Roofing Road Trips® to talk about impact ratings. This discussion was prompted from IKO ...
Perils of ignoring hail damage
By RAFTRx Roofing + Exteriors. Why you shouldn’t ignore hail damage to your roof. Wind and hail are the most common drivers of residential insurance claims regarding roofs. In fact, wind and hail claims have increased significantly in just a few years, jumping from 17% of total claims in 2022 to 25% ...
5 tips to keep your roof in top shape this spring
By Trevor Underwood, DECRA Metal Roofing. Don’t forget the one part of your home that takes a beating year-round. Editor’s note: Share this information with your customers who have metal roofs. As the weather turns and homeowners reach for rakes, sponges and power washers, there’s one crucial part of the house that sometimes ...
