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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 ...
Q&A – Why wasn't the roof deck removed and replaced?
When this homeowner's project was not completed according to the scope outlined in the contract, they had questions about what happened. Joseph, a homeowner in New Hampshire, had a roofer out to work on their roof and their contract specified the removal of the decking boards. When this didn't happen, they ...
Q&A - Protecting a gap
Hurricane season is upon us and this homeowner wanted to make sure they were properly prepared. A homeowner in Texas named Marci was checking their roof as part of the hurricane-prep and noticed something odd. They decided to turn to the AskARoofer experts for some advice: There is a small gap on ...
Q&A - 25 years later, what sealer should be used?
This homeowner is wanting sealer on their roof, and to make sure the process goes smoothly, they reached out for some expert advice! Debra, a homeowner from Montana, is getting ready to seal their roof, and wanted some clarification on what the exact process should be. This is what they asked: I ...
Q&A - Keeping out unwanted houseguests
A Floridian homeowner wants to make sure she doesn't have any suprise critters visit her through her roof's gooseneck vent. Sylvia from Florida was looking for ways to keep unwanted guests out of her home. For some extra advice, she asked our AskARoofer experts their thoughts. Here's what she said: I have ...
Q&A - Post-hailstorm help
In the aftermath of a hail storm and a frustrating reroof, a homeowner came to the AskARoofer experts for some advice on next steps. Sam, a homeowner in Texas, had some hail damage on their roof. When they went to get a new roof installed, they ran into some issues they ...
Top 6 roofing materials for curved roofs
By FL Specialty Roofing. Use this guide to learn more about the basics of curved roof design and the top materials suited for these structures. When we envision a roof, we often picture sloped sides converging at a peak. However, curved roofs present a modern twist on this classic ...
Q&A - Picking between heat protection and hail protection
This homeowner's upstairs kept getting too warm, but they also needed shingles that can stand up to storms. As they tried to decide, they came to our experts for some advice. Ryan, a homeowner in Kansas, was getting a new roof on their house. They figured this was also a great ...
Q&A - What's the right material to stay cool in the summer?
A homeowner looking for advice about keeping their home cooler in the summer came to the AskARoofer experts for some help! Many areas can get quite warm in the summertime, especially where this homeowner lives in New Orleans, Louisiana! In an attempt to mitigate the effects of the hot and humid ...
Q&A - Should I use copper roof strips?
Wanting to add copper strips to their roof, this homeowner turned to the experts for guideance. Nikki, a homeowner in Los Angeles, California had this to ask about the possibility of adding copper roof strips: Is my 18-year-old asphalt roof a good candidate for copper roof strips? If so, can I get ...
