Weather
Out of the winter frying pan and into the summer wildfires
By Anthony Alvarado, Gunner Roofing. From choosing the right roofing material to landscaping your lawn properly, check out these five steps to help protect your home from the flames. As we approach the summer, homeowners in wildfire-prone areas such as California, Colorado, Arizona and Oregon face the threat of ...
Roof replacement concerns in hurricane-prone states
By Dani Sheehan. Whether you’re preparing for this year’s hurricane season, or it’s just time for a new roof, consider state-specific factors and get a fast and free roof replacement estimate in seconds. Hurricane season in the Atlantic runs from June 1 to November 30. According to the NOAA National ...
Snow retention needed with solar panels on the roof
By Rocky Mountain Snow Guards. Often overlooked, snow retention systems should definitely be considered with some rooftop solar panel installations. Snow build-up on solar panels is different from other types of roofs. Snow compacts more and gets heavier, tending to slide off all at once, often needing special snow retention systems to ...
3 ways to find the right product for your roof
By Emma Peterson. Picking a roofing product can be overwhelming, especially when there’s storms and other weather hazards threatening your home. But there are some ways to make your choice. Extreme weather is becoming more prevalent across the United States, posing challenges for homeowners. Because your roof is the first ...
Shake your roof up with this shadow black shingle
By Evelyn Witterholt. The IKO Armourshake Performance Designer shingle is the perfect way to defend your home against harsh elements like hail and wind. Beautiful homes stand out for many reasons, but one of the most important exterior features is your roof. Your home’s roof is the cherry on top ...
5 ways to keep your roof safe from storm damage
By FL Specialty Team, Florida Specialty Roofing. From installing the right roof initially to combatting strong winds before the storm, learn how to stay safe in all weather! Storms come in all shapes and forms across the country, from hail to high winds or even some combination of the two! ...
When the wind blows — Tips on handling storm damage repairs
By DaVinci Roofscapes. What a storm! Whether it's simple summertime storm or a more complicated microburst or hurricane, strong winds can easily uplift shingles and tear roofs apart. If you walk outside and see shingles missing from your roof, you’ve got a problem. Especially if you see dangling shingles that could still ...
National survey shows homeowners neglect roof maintenance
By DaVinci Roofscapes. How much do you get involved in routine maintenance in your home’s major parts? Like windows, the water heater and the roof? Recently The Hanover Insurance Group® commissioned The Harris Poll to conduct a nationwide survey of homeowners to find out with what type of regularity consumers take important ...
Earthquake roofing safety: How to shake it off
By Elite Roofing. Here are 5 reasons you should have your roof inspected after an earthquake to ensure it is safe and sound. Earthquakes are nerve-wracking and literally ground-shaking events that can be stressful both during and after the fact. You and your loved one's safety is always the highest ...
It’s never too early to be prepared for hurricane season
By Jennifer, Innovative Roofing Group. Get your commercial roof ready for the before, during and after of a hurricane with these tips. Hurricane season, which stretches from June to November along the Atlantic coast, is coming and it’s time to make sure your roof is prepared to withstand the storm. ...
