Maintaining Your Roof
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 ...
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 ...
The Hidden Culprit Behind Roofing Nightmares
By Guardian Roofing. Defeat moisture and embrace longevity with these expert solutions from Guardian Roofing. Moisture poses risks such as condensation, mold, shingle decay, structural harm and more. Subpar installation, inexperienced contractors and suboptimal materials can all jeopardize your roof's health and longevity. In rainy regions, your roof faces ...
Everything You Need to Know About Roof Replacements
By Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions. A roof replacement project can be very complicated, but this guide from Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions is here to answer all your burning questions. Roofs have a life cycle, and the length of that cycle is dependent on many factors. One of the best things ...
The Dangers of Moss – How and Why it Should be Removed From Roofs
By Guardian Roofing & Gutters. Although moss seems harmless enough, it can actually be quite detrimental to roofing over time. Here’s a guide on how moss can easily be treated and removed. Moss is a common type of vegetation found outside in humid and wet climates, and while it ...
5 Ways to Prepare Your Roof for Fire Season
By Cayden Wemple. As fire season approaches, it’s important to know the ins and outs of keeping your home protected and it all starts with the roof. With fire season around the corner, it’s time to prepare your home for the dangers that could ensue. During a wildfire, the ...
A Guide to Roofing Maintenance
By Elite Roofing. “Roofing maintenance” is a broad term that gets thrown around a lot, but what does it mean exactly? Elite Roofing’s “guide to roofing maintenance” is here to help you understand. Roofs and people have a lot more in common than you think. Just like people, ...
