Top January articles: Expert answers and insights

By Emma Peterson. 

From expert Q&As to snow retention essentials, here are the top five AskARoofer articles for January 2026. 

Whether you are shopping for a new roof, looking to get repairs on an existing roof or just wanting to increase your knowledge, AskARoofer is the place to be. We have countless articles and podcasts about your roof; in fact we posted over three dozen in January 2026 alone! We know this is a lot of content, so if you’re just looking for the highlights, we're diving into the top five articles of January 2026 here. 

This month, multiple question and answer articles made our top five! These questions are the heart of what we do at AskARoofer — create a space for homeowners to directly interact and get advice from industry professionals. One of the articles on our list answered John’s question, a Maryland homeowner, about his ridge vent caps. The other article focuses on a question about the long-term performance of mechanically attached systems sent in by Tim from Ohio. 

As for our top article from January 2026, it comes from Heidi J. Ellsworth, the president/CEO of The Coffee Shops™ (which includes AskARoofer sister site RoofersCoffeeShop®). In her article on AskARoofer, she dives into the world of snow retention and how products like those from TRA Snow and Sun can save both money and lives.  

The top articles on AskARoofer from January 2026 

5 - Q&A – Mechanically attached versus self adhered 

4 - How often should commercial roofs be inspected? A straight-talking guide for small business owners by Wendy Marvin 

3 - Q&A – Ridge vents and airflow

2 - Craftsmanship meets preservation at the Settlemier House by HER Roofing 

1 - When quality, design and warranty align: Raising the standard for snow retention by Heidi J. Ellsworth