Top May articles: Spring cleaning and community care

By Emma Peterson.

See what interesting topics caught the eyes of AskARoofer readers this past month!

As April showers turned into May flowers, the AskARoofer readers started to investigate how to care for their roofs this spring. In one of our top articles, Trevor Underwood from DECRA Metal Roofing shared five essential spring cleaning tips for roofs! From cleaning gutters to trimming trees, these tips will help you avoid costly problems later in the year. And for those homeowners who want to take spring cleaning a bit further with a timely reroof, our top article of the month dives into impact-rated shingles from IKO Residential and what they can do for your home in the long term!  

In addition to these roof care articles, our top May article list also features a couple articles focused on the roofing community. In one popular article, we dive into four incredible stories from around the country of roofing companies giving back to those in need. From a free roof courtesy of Barnett Roofing in Knoxville, Tennessee to a $30,000 donation for Susan G. Komen Wisconsin from Exterior Pros Exteriors and Bath in Wisconsin, these stories are sure to warm your heart and give you a nice break from the typical news cycles.  

Coffee Shops Editor Lauren White also got the chance to report on an exciting event for the larger trade community – SkillsUSA Oregon! SkillsUSA is an incredible career and technical organization that connects students with career and learning opportunities in the trades.

Check out all the top articles from May 2025:

5 - Q&A – Why do some homes not have gutters?

4 – 5 tips to keep your roof in top shape this spring by Trevor Underwood, DECRA Metal Roofing

3 - Building the future, one skill at a time by Lauren White, The Coffee Shops

2 - Donating time, money and more by Emma Peterson, The Coffee Shops

1 - What is an impact rating and why does it matter? by Emma Peterson, The Coffee Shops