Roofing 101
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 ...
Common Low-slope Roofing Terminology Every Homeowner Should Know
By John Kenney. It’s important to know what you’re dealing with when it comes to renovating or installing a low-slope roof. This article covers the basic terms home and building owners may want to familiarize themselves with in preparation for working with a low-slope roof. Editor’s note: John Kenney ...
Common Steep-slope Roofing Terminology Every Homeowner Should Know
By John Kenney. It’s important to know what you’re dealing with when it comes to renovating or installing a steep-slope roof. This article covers the basic terms home and building owners may want to familiarize themselves with in preparation for working with a steep-slope roof. Editor’s note: ...
Stay Cool no Matter the Season
By Guardian Roofing and Gutters. Don’t let the elements outside affect your comfort inside! Roofing, insulation and ventilation are the trifecta for ensuring a temperate indoor environment. We may be past Labor Day, but summer is still here for a few weeks, and temperatures continue to fluctuate. It can be ...
4 Things Every Homeowner Should Know About Siding
By LP Building Solutions. Here’s what every first-time homeowner must know about maintaining or replacing their siding. There are many stressful elements when it comes to buying a home. Figuring out your budget or keeping track of your paperwork can be stressful enough as it is. Not to mention you ...
6 Roof Coating Ratings and Standards You Must Know
By Western Colloid. Here’s everything you need to know about roof coating system approvals, ratings, standards and building codes. Have you ever seen an acronym or number on a roofing product and wondered what they all mean? These often indicate that the product is regulated and approved by various industry ...
Shape Matters: Choosing the Best Component to Channel Water Away
By RPS Metal Roofing and Siding, Inc. Learn the difference between a drip edge and a gutter apron to choose the best option during a roof installation. The roof acts as the main protection against the elements, but it is thanks to essential components like gutter aprons and drip edges ...
A Building Material That Outlasts the Construction
By Dani Sheehan. Learn about the extensive history of slate as a building material and how it stands the test of time. Do you ever wonder who sat down and decided that certain substances would make for good building materials and then how they gained popularity? Julie Butler, the preservation ...
The Truth About Slate Roofing
By National Slate Association. In use for over 400 years in North America, slate has gained quite a reputation in the roofing industry. See what myths can be debunked. When roofing material has been around for as long as slate has been, it comes as no surprise that there are ...
Comparing the Costs – Metal Versus Shingle Roofing
By Anna Lockhart. You might want to know the price differences between traditional asphalt shingles and metal roofing. What is the difference and why does it matter? “What are the costs of metal and shingle roofing?” This is a commonly asked question that many contractors get from homeowners. ...
