AAR - AskARoofer
Shape Matters: Choosing the Best Component to Channel Water Away
By RPS Metal Roofing and Siding, Inc. Learn the difference between a drip edge and a gutter apron to choose the best option during a roof installation. The roof acts as the main protection against the elements, but it is thanks to essential components like gutter aprons and drip edges ...
Fire-resistant Roofing: What Homeowners Need to Know About Wildfire Prevention
By Adam Cabrera. Knowing whether your home is in a Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) zone is crucial for selecting appropriate fire-resistant roofing. Wildfires pose a severe threat to homes, especially those situated near wilderness areas. The AskARoofer Podcast recently hosted Robin Anderson from Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions to discuss fire prevention ...
Winterize Your Home From Floor to Roof With This Handy Guide!
By Adam Cabrera. From roof maintenance to indoor upkeep, include IKO's fall maintenance guide when prepping for this coming winter. Fall is almost here, and it's the perfect time to start preparing your home for the winter ahead. During the colder months, harsher weather conditions can wear down the exterior of ...
A Building Material That Outlasts the Construction
By Dani Sheehan. Learn about the extensive history of slate as a building material and how it stands the test of time. Do you ever wonder who sat down and decided that certain substances would make for good building materials and then how they gained popularity? Julie Butler, the preservation ...
The Truth About Slate Roofing
By National Slate Association. In use for over 400 years in North America, slate has gained quite a reputation in the roofing industry. See what myths can be debunked. When roofing material has been around for as long as slate has been, it comes as no surprise that there are ...
Tallahassee Roofing Company Installs New Roof at no Cost to Navy Veteran
By Dani Sheehan. After a coworker reaches out on his behalf, this Navy veteran can keep his family safe with a new roof from Owen Corning’s Roof Deployment Project. Saving up over the last several years, Josh Kish, a Navy veteran in Tallahassee, Florida, received a new roof at no ...
Kindness Takes a Village to Provide This Veteran a New Roof
By Dani Sheehan. Three area organizations teamed up to provide a veteran with a new roof in one central Texas city. When National Guard veteran Gladys Jones received a knock on her door, she didn’t yet know she was getting a new roof at no cost. The Fort Hood Area ...
Q&A - Can You Put Rocks on a TPO Roof?
Georgia homeowner asks about the possibility of putting rocks on a TPO (thermoplastic polyolefin) roof. Chris, from Georgia, asked the following: Can you put rocks on a TPO roof? If so, why would you? Roofing expert, Brenna from Innovative Roofing Group, had this to say in response: Technically yes, you ...
RGS Exteriors and Construction is the September R-Club Roofer of the Month!
By Adam Cabrera Beyond offering a wide range of exterior services, RGS Exteriors stands out for its commitment to company culture and community engagement. If you think RGS Exteriors and Construction is just like any other company in the industry, you'd be mistaken. With a heritage that spans five ...
What Building Owners Must Know About Restoring Metal Roofs
By Evelyn Witterholt. When it comes to restoring metal roofing systems, it’s all about paying attention to the small details. Metal is a suitable material choice for a roof because of its durability and longevity. But like any roofing system, they are not without their own challenges. Even though they ...
