Maintaining Your Roof
Chill Out: Don't Let Winter Give You Roofing Headaches
By Cayden Wemple. For winter weather protection on commercial roofs, follow these three steps for preventive maintenance! It’s always a good idea to prepare your roof for extreme winter weather. When the cold months hit, it's necessary to install a preventative weatherization process. Doing this can save you thousands of ...
Three Causes of Roof Punctures and One Perfect Solution
By Evelyn Witterholt. Learn what leads to punctures in commercial roofs and how installing the right cover board can help prevent damage. Editor’s note: Share this information with your building owner customers who want to learn more about their roofs. Did you know that commercial roofing consultants have rated punctures ...
These Small Organisms Have Large Consequences on Your Roof
The growth of these organisms on your roof can harm the cosmetics of your home and the integrity of your roof. If you ever notice black discoloration or streaks on roofs, that indicates moss and algae growth. Commonly mistaken as mold or mildew, moss and algae form where moisture tends to ...
Winterize Your Home From Floor to Roof With This Handy Guide!
By Adam Cabrera. From roof maintenance to indoor upkeep, include IKO's fall maintenance guide when prepping for this coming winter. Fall is almost here, and it's the perfect time to start preparing your home for the winter ahead. During the colder months, harsher weather conditions can wear down the exterior of ...
What Building Owners Must Know About Restoring Metal Roofs
By Evelyn Witterholt. When it comes to restoring metal roofing systems, it’s all about paying attention to the small details. Metal is a suitable material choice for a roof because of its durability and longevity. But like any roofing system, they are not without their own challenges. Even though they ...
Reinforce Your Knowledge to Ensure Protection Against the Elements
By Royalty Companies. If you live in an area susceptible to hurricanes or other extreme weather, it is important to understand which roofing materials will best protect your home. While there is no guarantee to protect your home against extreme weather events, understanding the role of roofing materials can help ...
Forget Spring Cleaning! Make Sure Your Roof is Fall Ready
By Elite Roofing. Here are some quick tips and best practices for ensuring your roof is ready for the changing temperatures. Before you know it, temperatures will be dropping, leaves will be falling, and you’ll be looking forward to the first snowfall. Whether or not you’re excited about these changes, ...
Indoor Air Quality Matters for the Health of Owners and Occupants
By Adam Cabrera. Breathing clean, fresh air isn't just a luxury, it's a necessity, especially when considering the air quality within buildings. In a recent episode of the AskARoofer podcast, hosts Megan Ellsworth and Lauren White had a chat with Barrington Green, a project manager at WTI Pure Air ...
Roof Coatings: An Added Layer of Protection for Your Roof and Your Wallet
By Dani Sheehan. See how roof coatings serve as another resource for increasing the life of your roof and other ways it can save you money. With the recent launch of CoatingsCoffeeShop™, the topic of roof coatings is buzzing. In a recent AskARoofer Podcast episode, Megan Ellsworth and Lauren White ...
New and Improved Ways to Mount Solar Modules and Snow Guards
By Evelyn Witterholt. S-5!® now offers an easy way to mount snow guards for insulated metal panel roofs (IMPs) and an improved version of their popular solar mounting solution. Since 1992, S-5! has been a leading manufacturer in metal roof attachments. Not only are they well known for ...
