AAR - AskARoofer
Q&A – Getting all the ducks in a row
This homeowner came to the AskARoofer experts to make sure they knew what roofing elements were needed for their upcoming re-roof. Bill, a homeowner from Washington state, is getting their home ready to be re-roofed and wanted to check about a specific product and whether it needs to be added ...
Top April articles: Mastering the art of metal roofing, heartwarming good deeds and understanding the purpose of drip edges
By Anna Lockhart. Here’s what’s been trending in the AskARoofer™ newsroom for the month of April. AskARoofer is the go-to place for home and building owners to get the latest news, insights and advice on caring for and building their roofs. In April, many of our readers checked out ...
Q&A – Should a drip edge be installed?
This homeowner from New Jersey wanted some advice and a second opinion about having a drip edge installed on their house. Phil wrote to our roofing experts to ask them about the upgrades they are getting done on their 24-year-old house. They asked: My roof is 24 years old and I have ...
Janney Roofing is the April R-Club Roofer of the Month!
By Anna Lockhart. Janney Roofing’s president and senior sales consultant discuss the “Janney Experience” and their 20+ years of roofing expertise. In the April R-Club Roofer of the Month podcast episode, host Megan Ellsworth sat down with Janney Roofing’s president, Derek Janney, and senior sales consultant, Todd Piorkowski, ...
Don't get scammed
By DaVinci Roofscapes. See how one roofing company provided a beautiful and durable solution to this couple's building nightmare. You may have heard of contractors arriving in a neighborhood after a major storm. They knock on doors promising to fix your roof, take your money and then they’re gone. A scam. But there ...
16 unique roofs from all over the globe
By IKO Industries. From modern green roofs to traditional tile, beautiful roofs come in all shapes and sizes. Across the globe there are a myriad of amazing different cultures and landmarks. But one thing that is a commonality is the need for shelter from the elements, no matter what ...
Stepping up to stand together
By Emma Peterson. When faced with an impossible scenario, the roofing industry rallied to keep this veteran and his family safe and dry. Veteran Tom Westphal and his wife Kate knew they needed a new roof on their Tennessee home. Their old asphalt roof was deteriorating rapidly, causing leaks and ...
Protecting the homes of those who protect our country
By Emma Peterson. The Roof for Heroes initiative meets veterans where they are and helps them rebuild. Winter can be a challenging time for anyone, especially those who need roof repairs. These repairs are a necessity to keep those inside the home protected through the challenging weather hazards of ...
Your guide to roof flashing
By IKO. Get an overview on roof flashing, from what it is, why it is important and how to install it! Roof flashing is critical to a building's’ structural integrity due to its role in waterproofing the roof. Without flashing, areas such as joints and transitions in the roof are ...
Circular construction project features smog-reducing shingles
By Malarkey Roofing Products. Sustainable thinking means choosing the best materials and methods for each project. By finding recycling opportunities and decreasing energy consumption, these building envelopes work to reduce the impacts of climate change. At Malarkey Roofing Products®, creating sustainable roofing shingles is the gold standard. Receiving funding from ...
