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Lessening environmental impacts, one roof at a time
Earth Day best practices start right at home, beginning at the roof you choose. The month of April and celebrating Earth Day are perfect reminders of how every improvement decision homeowners make has a major impact on the planet. That’s true especially when it comes to re-roofing. A recent Yale study has ...
Q&A – Ridge venting
Wanting a full understanding of their new ridge venting before meeting with their contractor, this homeowner reached out to the AskARoofer experts! Nat, a homeowner from Delaware, is in the process of getting their roof redone and wanted to make sure they had the full picture before having a key meeting ...
Picking a new roof: Metal or shingles?
By Mr. Roofing. The experts highlight the major factors to consider when choosing between standing seam metal and shingles. Without a roof, a house is not a home. Its first and primary function is keeping you and your family safe and sound from the elements. In addition to protecting the ...
Mastering metal roofing: Choosing the right colors, coatings and durability for your home
By Anna Lockhart. Choosing the right metal roof for your home can be a bit of a challenge. Learn how to make the right choice for your home with this metal guide. Editor’s note: The Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) has organized the Residential Metal Roofing Buyer’s Guide to help ...
Local roofing industry has its community’s back
By Emma Peterson. Learn how IB Roof Systems and other industry members jumped at the chance to help a local charity. The Ronald McDonald House is a national nonprofit which creates spaces for families to stay while their children receive medical care. As Dee Andrews, the executive director of the ...
Understanding the purpose of drip edges
By IKO. Learn why drip edges are key to building a secure shingled roof and how to install them. Drip edges, also called edge flashing or D-metal, are important to every home, whether it is a brand-new build or an older family home. These are key parts of the ...
Understanding underlayment
By Emma Peterson. Learn about the two main categories of underlayment and where they should be used on your roof. Underlayment is a crucial part of your roof, but too often it flies under the radar. In this AskARoofer Podcast, Alice Reynolds and Megan Ellsworth spoke with Dominic Favazza from ...
Westlake Royal Building Products™ introduces Royal™ Knock Down Column Wraps for easy, affordable curb appeal
Westlake Royal Building Products introduces an easy-to-install and cost-effective way to add curb appeal to your home. Westlake Royal Building Products™ (“Westlake Royal”), a Westlake company (NYSE:WLK), is pleased to introduce its Royal™ Knock Down Column Wraps, an easy-to-install and cost-effective way to add instant curb appeal to a home. Featuring ...
Contractor insights: Merv Beiler, M. Jay Builders, Inc.
By DaVinci Roofscapes. Experienced roofer Merv Beiler answers homeowners' top questions about roofing. Each month our “Contractor Insights” asks the same five questions of roofers across the country. We purposefully want you to be able to compare the answers of trusted sources to gain expert insights when tackling your roofing project. This ...
Challenges when working with historical roofs
By Emma Peterson. Learn from the company that has worked on the U.S. Capitol about best practices for restoring a historic roof. In this AskARoofer Podcast episode, Megan Ellsworth and Lauren White spoke to Bob Kraft from Wagner Roofing Company about all things historical restoration. Bob is a project executive ...
