AAR - AskARoofer
Top July articles: Shingle options, a national survey and student skills
By Dani Sheehan. Catch up on the latest stories with these trending articles on AskARoofer™ from last month. Are you getting ready for a roof replacement? Consider choosing IKO Industries’ Crowne Slate® Performance Designer shingles for nature-inspired colors you’ll love and superior weather protection you’ll need. These shingles come with ...
Out of the winter frying pan and into the summer wildfires
By Anthony Alvarado, Gunner Roofing. From choosing the right roofing material to landscaping your lawn properly, check out these five steps to help protect your home from the flames. As we approach the summer, homeowners in wildfire-prone areas such as California, Colorado, Arizona and Oregon face the threat of ...
The art of historical roof maintenance
By Gunner Roofing. Preserving historical roofs not only safeguards architectural legacy but also ensures these timeworn guardians continue to tell their stories to future generations. A roof holds onto the story of its builder's history, culture and craftsmanship. From the distinguished slate roofs of Victorian homes to the traditional clay ...
Unified Steel and hail protection
By Robin Anderson, Westlake Royal Building Products. Homeowner chooses Very Severe Hail rated roof after hailstorm. Hail often accompanies thunderstorms, which are becoming a common hazard in the United States. Hailstones are solid ice balls, which form when raindrops are carried by thunderstorm updrafts into extremely cold areas of the atmosphere and ...
Q&A - Should I use copper roof strips?
Wanting to add copper strips to their roof, this homeowner turned to the experts for guideance. Nikki, a homeowner in Los Angeles, California had this to ask about the possibility of adding copper roof strips: Is my 18-year-old asphalt roof a good candidate for copper roof strips? If so, can I get ...
Making space for opportunity
By Emma Peterson. Learn how makerspaces open up worlds of possibilities for kids looking to build skills in the inner city. Kids in the inner city often struggle to find the same opportunities as their suburban counterparts. Kyle Nurminem, who is a commercial and premium account specialist for Total ...
Contractor insights: Sean Irwin – Irwin Build
By DaVinci Roofscapes. Get insights about roofing from Sean Irwin, the owner of Irwin Build. When you’re researching a roofing project, you need straight answers. That’s why our “Contractor Insights” feature provides monthly guidance from leaders in the building and remodeling industry… to help make your life easier. This month, Sean Irwin, ...
The unsung hero of your roof
By Fields Rood Service. Ensure your roof stands the test of time with the right roof flashing. In the intricate dance of architecture and elements, roof flashing often goes unnoticed. Yet, this humble material is the silent guardian of your home, shielding it from the relentless assault of rain, wind ...
FRESH colors: Color schemes for your home exteriors
By Kate Smith, chief color maven, Sensational Color. There are 35 different color palettes of opportunities for you to see how the outside of your home will look with a new makeover of color in this eBook! As a salute to National Curb Appeal Month in August, I’ve just finished creating the ...
Why lightweight composite slate is good for your roof
By DaVinci Roofscapes. Many people love the appearance of natural slate on a roof. But did you ever consider that real slate tiles is very heavy — and can be bad for the structural framework of a home? One piece of natural slate roofing tile can weigh upwards of five pounds. Added ...
