Maintaining Your Roof
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 ...
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 ...
How to Take Care of Your Flat Roof – Tips and Tricks for Flat Roof Maintenance
By Anna Lockhart. Al Torrella of Elite Roofing discusses basic flat roof maintenance tips for homeowners living in inner cities! In a recent episode of the AskARoofer Podcast, hosts Lauren and Megan sat down with Al Torrella of Elite Roofing to discuss the importance of roof maintenance and ...
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 ...
How to Determine When It’s Time to Get a New Roof
By Anna Lockhart. Learn how to identify the signs of an aging or damaged roof and ways to determine if it is time to replace or repair. The roof is perhaps one of the most important parts of a building, and it is incredibly important to make sure ...
