History of Roofing
From gable to mansard: A comprehensive guide to popular roof styles
By The Durable Slate Company. The roof over your head does more than just keep out the rain, discover the characteristics and benefits of these common roof styles. Architectural choices not only shape the aesthetic of buildings but also influence their resilience against the elements. Whether it's the wind-defying ...
Fast facts about this global shingle manufacturer
By IKO. Learn seven things you might not have known about the industry-leader IKO. We began our journey here at IKO Industries to being a global leader in shingle manufacturing all the way back in the 1951. From there, the rest was history. We are now a leading manufacturer ...
Crafting a roofing legacy
By Emma Peterson. Learn how IKO Industries is supporting generations of roofing success. IKO Industries was founded in the early 1950s and made their first asphalt shingle in 1954. From there, the company grew beyond their eastern Canadian beginning into the international manufacturer we all know today. But, through it ...
Adding the cherry on top: Metal ornamentals
By Emma Peterson. Learn about the history of metal ornamentals and how they can add that finishing touch to a building! In this episode of the AskARoofer Podcast, Lauren White and Megan Ellsworth sat down with Alina Bosak of Chicago Metal Supply to discuss metal roof ornamentals. Alina is the ...
Piecing together history through roofs
By Emma Peterson. Learn about the significance of the industry’s past and how it can help us understand the legacy we are all a part of today. This AskARoofer Podcast episode features Megan Ellsworth and Lauren White discussing the history of the roofing industry with the help of industry expert ...
A Building Material That Outlasts the Construction
By Dani Sheehan. Learn about the extensive history of slate as a building material and how it stands the test of time. Do you ever wonder who sat down and decided that certain substances would make for good building materials and then how they gained popularity? Julie Butler, the preservation ...
The History of Roof Coatings and Restoration
By Anna Lockhart. Roof coating methods have significantly changed over the years. Experts from Western Colloid share their knowledge of the past methods of roof coating and how it has evolved into the materials we use today. In the first episode of Understanding Roof Restoration podcast, Karen Edwards ...
Century-old Roof in Need of Magical Repairs
By Yvette Cruz. A roof that needs a fairytale makeover. On the corner of South Yale Street in Spring Garden Township, Pennsylvania, stands a “Storybook house.” Once looked upon with great admiration began to slowly despair over the years. Homeowners Susan Machado and Ed O’Brien wanted to restore the ...
3 Big Ways Roofs Have Changed in the Last 20 Years
By Cass Jacoby. Roofing materials and technologies have only gotten better since your roof was last replaced. Here are three big changes to know about. A roof replacement is a rare occurrence. Most roofs have a lifespan of about 20 years, sometimes even longer, so the chances of a homeowner ...
Kimball Jenkins Mansion Undergoes Restoration
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. Historic Kimball-Jenkins School of Art recognized by New Hampshire Preservation Alliance’s annual awards. It’s not hard to imagine why this magnificent brick and granite house is simply referred to by locals as “The Mansion." Featuring ornate woodwork, marble fireplaces and frescoed ceilings, this ...
