Roofing 101
Empowering Customers Through an Educational Sales Approach
By Cayden Wemple. Learn how IKO prioritizes their customers and provides them with the best roofing materials possible. No matter what industry you are in, it's important to build up your reputation with your customers. After all, customers are your backbone and play a pivotal role in leading to your ...
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 ...
Wildfire Season is Coming: For Homeowners, it's Time to Heed the Four "S's" for Safety and Preparedness
Gear up: hot weather is coming and that means, it’s the start of wildfire season. Preparing a “fire hardened” home is essential as wildfires threaten more U.S. and Canadian regions than ever before. Leading residential trade organizations such as the Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) and wildfire safety experts say it is ...
The Dangers of DIY Roof Replacement and Alternatives
By HER Roofing. Keep reading to learn about the dangers of attempting DIY projects and the need for professional help in roofing projects! It is understandable that some projects may seem, at first glance, like it would be too expensive or unnecessary to seek professional help and that ...
Why You Should Get a Professional Estimate Before a Roof Replacement Project
By Cayden Wemple. If you are looking to have a roof replacement project done, it’s best to get a professional to examine the situation. All projects are unique! Is it time to replace your roof? It’s best not to take any guesses for what kind of work needs to be ...
How to Choose the Best Roof Material for Your Home
By Guardian Roofing. Protect one of the most important assets of your home with a roofing material that is best suited for the elements in your region. What’s a home without a roof? And like so many of the aspects of your home, a roof needs to fit not ...
California’s Title 24 – What it Means
By Trevor Underwood, DECRA. Have you heard of Title 24? Learn more about California’s initiative to improve energy efficiency in building standards. As pollution and uncertainty in power grids during the late twentieth century began to grow, the state of California Building Standards Commission created Title 24 of the ...
ARMA Produces New Educational Video "The Right Roof System for Your Home"
What roof system is best for your home? That is the question many homeowners ask when looking to replace their roofs. The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) has produced a short, educational video designed to help homeowners understand the fundamental components of an asphalt roofing system and make a more informed ...
Three Requirements for Passive House Construction
By LP Building Solutions. Learn what methods and requirements are needed for a construction project to be considered a passive house. If you work in construction, you might have seen more passive homes showing up all over the world. But you also might be wondering, what exactly is a passive ...
Key Qualities a Homeowner Should Look for in a Roofing Contractor
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. As a homeowner, ensuring that your roof is in good condition is crucial in protecting your home and family from the elements. Finding a reputable and reliable roofing contractor is essential for roof repair or replacement. However, with so many contractors, it can be challenging to ...
