Maintaining Your Roof
Roofing upkeep to-dos for this fall and winter
By Innovative Roofing Group. Now is the time to up your roof maintenance to keep it clean and safe for decades to come! Editor’s note: RCS always recommends that home and building owners hire a professional, but here are some simple tips you can share with your customers ...
Two Cleanings a Year Keeps Repairs Away
By Chicago Metal Supply. Standing seam metal roofs offer homeowners a durable system for the life of their home. Encouraging proper cleaning and maintenance will offer long-lasting aesthetics as well. The homeowner has chosen a beautiful standing seam roof, and your installation is flawless. But before you leave, make sure ...
The Roofing System That is Built to Resist Heat
By Robin Anderson, Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions. Learn how Unified Steel Stone Coated Roofing is proven to provide ignition resistance to homes. Over the past few years, wildfires have become more devastatingly destructive. Because of this, homeowners and roofing industry professionals have been seeking more ignition-resistant construction materials. The roof ...
Protect Every Roof Feature From Water Leaks
By IKO Industries. Roof flashing is the best protection against water seeping into the roof deck and damaging your home. Understand why it’s important and mitigate the risk of water damage to your roof. Roof flashing is a thin metal used to direct water away from parts of the roof, ...
Homeowner’s Guide to Protecting Your Home During Fire Season
By Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions. If you live in areas prone to wildfire, here are some things you must know about protecting your house and family. Homeowners who live in areas susceptible to wildfires know that protecting their family and their homes is a top priority. If you are looking ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
