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Articles and Advice

Vicwest Cedar Creek
True Nature Cedar Creek Shake Offers a Beautiful, Long-Lasting Look
June 1, 2023 at 6:00 a.m.
By Anna Lockhart. Vicwest’s True Nature Cedar Creek metal roof tile line offers all the aesthetics of traditional cedar shake without the risks of rot, mold or warping. Since 1930, Vicwest has manufactured and engineered metal solutions for the metal industry, creating quality materials for metal roofing and ... Read More

Most Recent

Q&A – Should I Install Ridge Vents?
Working on reroofing a rental building he owns, this Georgia building owner wants to know if he should install ridge ... Read More
The Dos and Don’ts of Post-storm Roof Assessing
By Cayden Wemple. A severe storm can wreak havoc on your roof, so here’s what to look out for in ... Read More
Q&A - Using 1/2 Inch Nails on Sauna
This Ontario homeowner wants to secure shingles to a barrel sauna and wanted to know how to effectively execute this. ... Read More

Maintaining Your Roof

Elite Roofing Maintenance
A Guide to Roofing Maintenance
FORTIFIED You need a FORTIFIED roof
3 Reasons You Need a FORTIFIED Roof
TRA Snow Retention
Snow Retention Systems Can Save Roofs
Western Colloid Damaged Roof Decks
Tips For Finding and Repairing Roof Deck Damage Before Restoration
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When Disaster Strikes

AAR Storm Damage
The Dos and Don’ts of Post-storm Roof Assessing
mra - wildfire - safety - pr - 2023
Wildfire Season is Coming: For Homeowners, it's Time to Heed the Four "S's" for Safety and Preparedness
Beacon Insurance
What You Need to Know About Getting Your Roof Covered After Storm Damage
CRA Tips for Hurricane Season
3 Things Homeowners Can do to Prepare for Hurricane Season
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Roofing 101

Vicwest Cedar Creek
True Nature Cedar Creek Shake Offers a Beautiful, Long-Lasting Look
McElroy When to get a New Roof
How to Determine When It’s Time to Get a New Roof
mra - wildfire - safety - pr - 2023
Wildfire Season is Coming: For Homeowners, it's Time to Heed the Four "S's" for Safety and Preparedness
FORTIFIED You need a FORTIFIED roof
3 Reasons You Need a FORTIFIED Roof
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How To Find A Roofer

LP 7 Questions
Don’t Forget to Ask Your Siding Repair Contractor These 7 Questions
DECRA contractor choice
The Secret to Finding The Best Contractor for the Job
Scott Kim DaVinci contractor
Contractor Insights: Scott Kim, WGM Contracting
MRA three essential questions
Hiring a Roofer? Go Ahead, Give Them the Third Degree
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Questions & Answers

aar - q and a - ridge vent install - ralph - georgia - 2023
Q&A – Should I Install Ridge Vents?
q & a - barrel sauna - shingles - 2023
Q&A - Using 1/2 Inch Nails on Sauna
Q&A Ridge Vent Blew Off
Q&A – My Vent Ridge Blew Off, How Can I Fix it?
DaVinci Gunner Roofing contractor profile
Contractor Insights: Andrew Prchal, Gunner Roofing
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Technology

TRA Snow Retention
Snow Retention Systems Can Save Roofs
RPS Roofing Visualizer
Plan Your Next Project With the RPS Roofing Visualizer!
kelly roofing - solar roof - tesla - pr -2023
Kelly Roofing Goes Global With First International Tesla Solar Roof
RCS Robots installing Shingles 4.3
Robot Contractors of The Future
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Steep-Slope Roofing

Vicwest Cedar Creek
True Nature Cedar Creek Shake Offers a Beautiful, Long-Lasting Look
Vicwest Modern Metal Roofs
Modernize Your Roof With Metal Tiles
DaVinci do I need snow guards?
Do I Really Need Snow Guards?
Drexel Benefits of Metal Roofing
The Benefits of Choosing Metal Roofing for Your Next Project
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Low-Slope Roofing

Duro-Last DuroLife 600
Duro-Last®, Inc. and DuPont™ Launch Sustainable 50-year Roofing System
hal
FARR Manufacturer Committed to Advancing the Roofing Industry by Volunteering Technical Expertise
General Coatings Life Cycle Costs
The Life Cycle Costs of SPF Roofing Systems Compared to Membrane Roofing Systems
Surecoat Low Slope Roofing
Easy Solutions to Low-slope Roof Failures – Part 2
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Roofing Accessories

FORTIFIED You need a FORTIFIED roof
3 Reasons You Need a FORTIFIED Roof
DaVinci do I need snow guards?
Do I Really Need Snow Guards?
TRA Snow Retention
Snow Retention Systems Can Save Roofs
Quarrix Enhancing Curb Appeal 4.10
5 Tips For Enhancing the Curb Appeal of Your Home
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Caught Doing Good

AAR 92 Year Old Porch Repair
92-Year-old Blind Woman Gets Porch Roof Replaced for Free
RCS Marine Corp Veteran 4.27
Marine Corp Veteran Receives a Free New Roof
AAR Couple Gets Free Roof 4.19
Couple Awarded for Their Generosity With Free Roof
flow roofing - true roof supply - fist bump photo - pr - 2023
FLOW Roofing and True Metal Supply Partner to Give Away New Metal Roof
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Projects & Design

Gibraltar color match soffit system
Gibraltar Building Accessories Announces Color Match Aluminum Soffit System
pabco - visualizer app - pr - 2023
New Web-based Roofing Visualizer Tool From PABCO Roofing Products Lets Homeowners Explore Asphalt Roof Options
Elite Make Any Home Superior
Make Any Home Superior With a Roof Deck
kelly roofing - solar roof - tesla - pr -2023
Kelly Roofing Goes Global With First International Tesla Solar Roof
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Going Green

Duro-Last Sustainable Roofing Materials 4.11
10 Sustainable Roofing Materials Everyone Should Know About
GAF - sutainability - report 2022 - pr
GAF Marks Milestones in Product Circularity, Tackling Urban Heat and Resilience Building in 2022 Sustainability Report
davinci roofscapes - westlake - pr - recycling waste - 2023 - earth day
Earth Day 2023: 10.9 Million Pounds of Waste Recycled at DaVinci® Roofscapes in 11 Years
Spark Solar Roof Work Green Solution
The Green Solution to High Energy Bills
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Expert Conversations

Kokua Roofing Roofer of the Month
Kokua Roofing is the December R-Club Roofer of the Month
Western Colloid URR Episode 1
What is the Difference? Roof Coatings Versus Roof Coating Systems
AAR Pod Beldon Prepare Roof for Winter
Advice for Maintaining Your Roof This Winter
E2 Roofer of the Month
E2 Roofing is the August R-Club Roofer of the Month!
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Innovative Products

FlashCo Horizontal Lifeline Systems
FlashCo Horizontal Lifeline Systems are an Innovative Look into the Future of Roofing Safety
TUBOS Vent Pipe Extensions
The Ingenius Design of TUBOS Makes Adding Vent Pipe Extensions a Breeze!
New Titanium® FR Self-Adhered Underlayment Meets Wildland Urban Interface Fire Codes
New Titanium® FR Self-adhered Underlayment Meets Wildland Urban Interface Fire Codes
CertainTeed Launches Solstice, an Innovative Solar Roofing Line
CertainTeed Launches Solstice, an Innovative Solar Roofing Line
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History of Roofing

Western Colloid History of Coatings
The History of Roof Coatings and Restoration
RCS Roofs Have Changed in 20 Years
3 Big Ways Roofs Have Changed in the Last 20 Years
All points Tile From the Beginning
All Points From the Beginning
TAMKO 77 Years
From One Small Company to a National Presence in 77 Years
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Underlayments

RCS Grace ICE and Water
4 Underlayments That are Above and Beyond the Competition
GCP Picking an underlayment
Things Every Homeowner Should Consider When Picking an Underlayment
AAR Podcast Dominic Favazza
Your Crash Course in Underlayments
Why is Underlayment Important for your Roof?
Why is Underlayment Important for your Roof? - PODCAST TRANSCRIPTION
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