Roofing 101
Understanding the purpose of drip edges
By IKO. Learn why drip edges are key to building a secure shingled roof and how to install them. Drip edges, also called edge flashing or D-metal, are important to every home, whether it is a brand-new build or an older family home. These are key parts of the ...
Understanding underlayment
By Emma Peterson. Learn about the two main categories of underlayment and where they should be used on your roof. Underlayment is a crucial part of your roof, but too often it flies under the radar. In this AskARoofer Podcast, Alice Reynolds and Megan Ellsworth spoke with Dominic Favazza from ...
Staying safe by keeping your chimney clean
By Valeria, Elite Construction Solutions. Get the answers to all your questions about cleaning a chimney! Cleaning your chimney is key to keeping your home safe. In addition to improving the safety of the environment, it also makes your chimney and heating system last longer and operate more efficiently. ...
MRA cautions homeowners: Don't re-roof before arming yourself with the facts
Just in time for spring re-roofing season, MRA unveils brand new video resource designed to empower homeowners to make educated decisions. Spring and summer mean it’s re-roofing season for tens of thousands of homeowners in the U.S. and Canada. And just in time, the Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA), the leading nonprofit ...
Color insights
By Kate Smith, Sensational Color. FRESH Colors for Homes With Brick or Stone. Take a fresh approach to coordinating the colors and materials for your home exterior. FRESH Colors for Homes with Brick or Stone is a free 21-page step-by-step guide that provides you with insights on how to create a color ...
Why a roof replacement is worth the time and money
By Janney Roofing. Replacing a roof can be a large financial stress, but a cheap roof replacement brings more issues than solutions. A roof is a crucial part of a house that makes it complete. It is the first line of defense protecting you and your loved ones from the ...
5 things you REALLY need to know about your roof
By DaVinci Roofscapes. Your home is an important investment. Use this guide to better understand your roof. Whether you’re building a new home or thinking about re-roofing your current home, there are five things every homeowner needs to know about their roof. Roofing has its own language. In order to “talk ...
Navigating skylight options: A homeowner’s overview
By IKO Residential. Explore the diverse types, styles and installation methods of skylights to decide if you should incorporate them into your next roofing project. When replacing your roof, one frequently overlooked application and consideration is the installation of skylights. Skylights can significantly impact the ambiance and functionality of any ...
Learn about the less well-known parts of your roof
By Royalty South. Your roof features two elements that most homeowners aren’t aware of – soffit and fascia. Find out what these elements are and the roles they play. If you’ve never heard the words soffit or fascia, don’t fret; they are two architectural elements of roofs that often go ...
Determining if a problem is an HVAC or roof issue
By Henry Staggs, roofing expert. A roof leak or HVAC problem? During winters in areas such as Arizona, the rooftop air conditioning systems of commercial buildings and many residential homes can freeze up. This causes the coils to be covered in ice, giving the impression of a roof leak when the ice ...
