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Top August Articles: Shingle Warranties, Storm Damage and Sustainable Roofing
By Evelyn Witterholt. Here’s what has been trending on the AskARoofer™ (AAR) newsroom this past month. By looking at our most-read articles from last month, it’s clear that our homeowners are interested in learning more about their manufacturer’s shingle warranty. Our second-most read article from last month came to us ...
Rain or Shine, This Tire Manufacturer is Driving Toward Carbon Neutral
By Dani Sheehan. Learn how Sumitomo Rubber Industries (SRI) is moving toward a more sustainable future and why every roof could benefit from a solar system. A new solar panel installation being built on the Falken tire manufacturing facility in Thailand will become the largest solar panel installation in the ...
Reinforce Your Knowledge to Ensure Protection Against the Elements
By Royalty Companies. If you live in an area susceptible to hurricanes or other extreme weather, it is important to understand which roofing materials will best protect your home. While there is no guarantee to protect your home against extreme weather events, understanding the role of roofing materials can help ...
Contractor Insights: Landon Coggins, Apex Home Solutions
By DaVinci Roofscapes. Experienced roofer Landon Coggins answers homeowners top questions about roofing. When you’re facing a roofing project, you have lots of questions. That’s why you’re here. That’s good, because we have down-to-earth answers. Our “Contractor Insights” feature connects you with the best roofers across America. This month experienced roofer Landon ...
What do I do When Hail Damages my Roof?
By DaVinci Roofscapes. Experienced roofer Erika Smith shares insight on what homeowners can do when hail damages their roof. It takes only 10 minutes. A fast, unexpected hail storm pounds down hard. Suddenly you’re left with a pock-marked roof and months of headaches. It’s okay. We’ve got insightful tips from an experienced ...
Functional or Decorative, Ornamentals Make a Great Addition to Your Roof
By Dani Sheehan. Learn about the history of ornamentals and how you can add beauty to your home. Ever wonder what roof ornamentals are and why you might be interested in adding them to your roof? In a recent AskARoofer podcast episode, Megan Ellsworth and Lauren White sat down with ...
Local Roofing Company Gives Back to Vietnam Veteran
By Dani Sheehan. Through the Owens Corning National Roof Deployment Project, this veteran’s mold-infested roof was replaced at no charge. When Tom Graham moved into his house in Napoleon, Ohio, a few years ago, he knew the roof was leaking. Unfortunately, he never had plans to fix it due ...
Pay Dirt!
By Kate Smith, Sensational Color. Learn how the color of the soil on your property can help you determine the best roof color for your home. When Scarlett O’Hara grabbed a fistful of dirt and proclaimed, “As God is my witness, I will never go hungry again!” is it possible she was ...
Rebuilding History With Medieval Tools
By Dani Sheehan. After the roof of Notre Dame was ravaged by fire, these skilled carpenters committed to preserving the history of the cathedral by employing medieval techniques. After a truly monumental building caught fire, the carpenters reconstructing the roof of the Notre Dame Cathedral are going to extra lengths ...
GAF Energy Recalls Timberline Solar Energy Shingles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
By U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The electrical components in the Timberline Solar Energy Shingle were recalled July 27, 2023 as a fire hazard due to potential malfunction. Recall details Description This recall involves TLS-1 jumper modules and TLS-1 energy shingles that were installed as part of a residential solar energy system. The energy ...
