AAR - AskARoofer
A smarter way to hire a contractor
By Robert Collins, Quarve Contracting. Stronger worker protections mean better contractors, fairer pricing and peace of mind for your next project. Finding a trustworthy contractor is incredibly important when it comes to any home improvement project, especially when you are replacing your roof. Stricter rules on worker classification could mean higher costs ...
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 ...
Smart ways to save on roof replacements
By Mohammed Abdalla, Good Faith Energy. How to navigate deductibles and still protect your home without breaking the bank. When storms strike and shingles get damaged, homeowners start searching for ways to replace their roofs without draining their bank accounts. But is it really possible to get a new roof without paying ...
Q&A – Starting a ridge cap
Ridge cap shingles are a crucial part of the roofing process, but which direction should they be layered? Eric from Iowa recently reached out to the AskARoofer experts for some advice about a roofing project they were working on. They asked: Which way I should start my ridge cap south the north ...
How to protect and add value to your home – Part 2
By The Roof Gallery. Learn the essential, proven facts that truly hold your home together. Since your roof iis your first line of defense against the elements, it’s important to understand that roofing isn’t one-size-fits-all. From picking the right materials for your climate to knowing when a quick fix won’t cut it, ...
From the Holy Roller to solar power: The Vatican City’s green initiatives
By Emma Peterson. Following Pope Francis’ Fratello Sole motu propio, the Vatican City moves forward with the installation of more solar panels. We all heard about the Popemobile (also called the Holy Roller) going green last year as part of his initiative to move towards zero carbon emissions, but you might not ...
How to protect and add value to your home – Part 1
By The Roof Gallery. The right roof doesn’t just shield your home — it boosts its value and curb appeal. When the skies darken and the winds start to howl, one thing stands between your family and disaster: your roof. Yet, for too many homeowners, roofing decisions are made ...
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 ...
23 roofs and counting: How DryHome Roofing uplifts their community
By Emma Peterson. Pathway Homes in Virginia is just one of the many community members and organizations that this roofing company has helped over the years. For years, DryHome Roofing and Siding out of Sterling, Virginia has run a program called “Free Roof for the Holidays.” As explained on DryHome’s website, this ...
