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Guardian Roofing, Gutters and Insulation shares tips to make your PNW roof Santa-ready this holiday season
3 tips to preparing for the wintery, holiday season's challenges. With winter fast approaching, Guardian Roofing, Gutters & Insulation is reminding homeowners to prepare their roofs for the season’s challenges. In the Pacific Northwest, winter brings heavy rain, wind, snow and cold temperatures, making roof maintenance and preparation crucial for protecting ...
Modern alternatives to natural slate roofing
By Kate Smith, DaVinci Roofscapes. What’s the difference between real slate and composite slate roofing? Natural slate has been used as roofing for at least a thousand years. The layered structure of this attractive stone makes it easy to split into shingles; plus, it’s a durable, fire-resistant surface that can last up ...
Westlake Royal Building Products introduces Dryroll™ Universal Ridge Vent and Weather Block
Easy installation, superior airflow and weather protection are cornerstones of new ridge vent solution. Westlake Royal Building Products™ (Westlake Royal), a Westlake company (NYSE: WLK), has introduced Dryroll™, a universal ridge vent and weather block. Designed to safeguard the roof from the elements, the ridge vent solution also helps to exhaust ...
From Canadian roots to quality roofs: Why Canuck Roofing chooses IKO shingles
By Emma Peterson. By working with quality IKO products, this Canadian company can build trust and get referrals in their community. Canuck Roofing in British Columbia, Canada, was founded by Will Franklin in 2008 with the goal of creating safe, reliable and high-quality roofs with transparent business practices. They are ...
Beware of Asbestos Before a Demo - PODCAST TRANSCRIPT
Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with John Kenney from Cotney Consulting Group . You can read the interview below or listen to the podcast. Intro: Welcome to the AskARoofer Podcast, where all your roofing questions find their answers. Your hosts, Megan Ellsworth and Lauren White, ...
Additional Living Expenses (ALE) after a hurricane
By Costal Roofing Solutions. A guide to navigating ALE claims. A hurricane can cause severe damage and may force homeowners to temporarily leave their homes. Beyond physical destruction, there are numerous additional expenses that can add up, piling on more stress during an already difficult time. However, ...
Building better school environments
By Dani Sheehan. Register to attend one of these events for K-12 school construction insights and gain valuable knowledge about the long-term performance of educational facilities. Are you looking to take control of your property’s performance, sustainability and long-term value? Tremco Roofing’s upcoming School Success Series is geared toward all ...
A Bright Future for Roofing - PODCAST TRANSCRIPT
Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with Mohammed Abdalla of Good Faith Energy. You can read the interview below or listen to the podcast. Intro: Welcome to the AskARoofer Podcast where all your roofing questions find their answers. Your hosts, Megan Ellsworth and Lauren White peel ...
Explore the urban oasis that is the Javits Center’s roof
By Emma Peterson. This innovative roof not only increases biodiversity and sustainability, but it mitigates stormwater runoff and produces fresh fruits and vegetables! When you’re in New York City, New York, sometimes it’s nice to take a break from the bustling, chaotic streets and take a walk somewhere green. Maybe ...
Can homes have flat roofs? - Part 2
By IKO Industries. Unlock a world of design options with one of these eight flat roofing options! In the first part of this article, we covered how flat roofs can be used for more than just commercial, industrial and institutional buildings (on structures such as malls, warehouses, apartment buildings, hospitals and schools), ...
