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Get a Sleek and Modern Home Aesthetic With Metal Roof Tiles
By Vicwest. Choosing metal roof tiles can give any home a smart and attractive upgrade! In the realm of roofing, there are very few options that give homes a more stunning and sleeker look than steel. For the homeowner or contractor who believes that metal is only suitable for ...
Debunking the Myths of Slate Roofing
By Slate Roofing Contractors Association. The Slate Roofing Contractors Association (SRCA) is here to demystify the common misconceptions about slate roofing in this comprehensive article. Homeowners have been enjoying natural and organic slate shingles in North America for over 400 years. However, with longevity often comes some common misconceptions. ...
Location Matters – Re-roofing Your Home With Environment in Mind
By Metal Roofing Alliance. Do you know what to look for in a roof based on your geographical region and climate? This guide has the answers for you! Editor’s note: The Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) has organized the Residential Metal Roofing Buyer’s Guide to help homeowners learn about ...
Building Owners Guide to FM Tested Products
Understand the FM approval process and how these products, once approved, are the gold standard for your next roofing project. As a building owner, it’s important to choose the right products for your next roofing project. Understanding how roofing products are tested and what the process is for getting approval ...
Q&A – Is This Change in my Roofing Contract Reasonable?
This Pennsylvania homeowner wanted to know if a recent change in her roofing contract was a fair one. Kathy, a homeowner in Pennsylvania, signed a contract for a roof flashing job on her home. After the roofing contractor proposed a change to the contract, she was wondering if these changes ...
What You Need to Know About Color Cast of Stone or Brick
By Kate Smith, Sensational Color. Here's a complete guide to understanding color cast for homes with stone or brick. When changing your home’s exterior, it’s essential to understand color cast, especially for homes partially or entirely covered in stone or brick. However, only some people know what color cast is. And, few ...
New Partnership Helps Residents Receive Funds to Storm-prep Homes
By Cayden Wemple. A public-private partnership in Birmingham, Alabama is providing financial resources for residents to weatherproof their homes for severe storms. The “Protecting Good” program is helping qualified Alabama residents receive up to $25,000 worth of funding to help install storm-resistant roofs as well as repair damages that have ...
This Terracotta Roof Tile is Secretly Solar
By Evelyn Witterholt. Dyaqua, an Italian solar and lighting company, has designed an invisible solar roof module that looks like a terracotta tile. One of the biggest concerns of upgrading the roofs of heritage buildings is preservation. While it would be more energy efficient to put a solar panel on ...
Choosing Low Maintenance Composite Roofing
By DaVinci Roofscapes. Learn how this couple managed to get a roof that required little maintenance. Three roofs was the limit for Dale and Gloria Daniels. Between regular maintenance, hail and storms, they were fed up with replacing their roof every few years. “This is the third roof on our home ...
Iconic Waterloo Station Gets Plastic Roof
By Cayden Wemple. Construction has begun on the iconic station’s roof that has been standing for a century. The newest construction project for London’s Waterloo Station is under way to replace the century-old glass roof that was installed after World War I. The project will require 10,000 new glazed ...
