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How to Prepare as Hurricane Season Strikes
By All Points Tile and Slate. In hurricane prone states, it is important to consider measures that can be taken to reinforce your roof and protect against potential damage. Hurricane season is upon us, and it’s already proving to be dangerous and destructive as storms make landfall. Roofs that are ...
Common Steep-slope Roofing Terminology Every Homeowner Should Know
By John Kenney. It’s important to know what you’re dealing with when it comes to renovating or installing a steep-slope roof. This article covers the basic terms home and building owners may want to familiarize themselves with in preparation for working with a steep-slope roof. Editor’s note: ...
Stay Cool no Matter the Season
By Guardian Roofing and Gutters. Don’t let the elements outside affect your comfort inside! Roofing, insulation and ventilation are the trifecta for ensuring a temperate indoor environment. We may be past Labor Day, but summer is still here for a few weeks, and temperatures continue to fluctuate. It can be ...
4 Things Every Homeowner Should Know About Siding
By LP Building Solutions. Here’s what every first-time homeowner must know about maintaining or replacing their siding. There are many stressful elements when it comes to buying a home. Figuring out your budget or keeping track of your paperwork can be stressful enough as it is. Not to mention you ...
Contractor Insights: Alex Walsh, DuraShield Contracting
By DaVinci Roofscapes. Experienced roofer Alex Walsh answers homeowners top questions about roofing. You have questions, we have answers. Our Contractor Insights section brings you insights from some of the finest roofers across the nation. Today Alex Walsh with DuraShield Contracting, out of Wisconsin and Illinois, weighs in with insights you need ...
¡Es el Mes de la Herencia Hispana!
RCS Influencer Teresa Ramírez dice que celebremos el Mes de la Herencia Hispana con nuestra increíble comunidad de techadores. Nota del editor: Para el Mes de la Herencia Hispana de este mes, le pedimos a Teresa Ramírez, RCS Influencer, que explicara su importancia para la industria del techado. Esto es ...
How to Mitigate Damages When Disasters are Unavoidable
What to do when your roof is damaged by hail, fire, windstorms and other natural disasters. Hurricanes, wildfires, derechos, oh my! Natural disasters continue to devastate the United States, not only affecting the land, but also our homes and our roofs. So what should you do when disaster strikes? A damaged or ...
5 Ways to Protect and Reinforce Windows This Hurricane Season
By RPS Metal Roofing and Siding, Inc. Whether you’re in an area susceptible to hurricanes or just experiencing heavy storms, windows are incredibly important to ensure they have added protection. When it comes to hurricane season, it is more than just a home’s roof that needs protection. Windows are particularly ...
Protect Your Home With Proper Ventilation
The most important aspect of roofing might surprise you. Moisture is considered to be one of the biggest threats a home can face, but with the proper ventilation, a roof and home can be protected from damage. Ventilation systems are a necessity in attics and are also required by the International ...
6 Roof Coating Ratings and Standards You Must Know
By Western Colloid. Here’s everything you need to know about roof coating system approvals, ratings, standards and building codes. Have you ever seen an acronym or number on a roofing product and wondered what they all mean? These often indicate that the product is regulated and approved by various industry ...
