Roofing Accessories
Building roofs that stand out
By Emma Peterson. The roof on your home is not just a structural necessity; it’s an opportunity to express your personality. First and foremost, a roof is there to be the first line of defense between you and the environment around you. But, while the functionality of a roof ...
When solar battery storage makes sense for homeowners
By Jesse Sanchez. A closer look at how pairing solar panels with battery systems can improve resilience, efficiency and long-term energy planning. As residential solar adoption accelerates, companies like O’Donnell Solar Co are seeing homeowners move beyond the initial decision to install panels and confront a more nuanced question: whether ...
Top April articles: Donations, thatching, accessories and more
By Emma Peterson. Check out the top articles on AskARoofer from April 2026! At the end of each month, the AskARoofer™ (AAR) team looks back at the articles we published that month to see what our readers were most interested in! This month, our top-read list featured stories of giving ...
How new gutters help protect homes from water damage
By The Coffee Shops™. Investing in new gutters can improve drainage performance while protecting roofs, foundations and landscaping. In the article “Gutter Replacement in Southwest Florida,” Crowther Roofing & Cooling highlights the critical role gutter systems play in protecting a home’s overall structure. While often overlooked, gutters are a key ...
Fantastic fasteners
By Emma Peterson. TopShield’s versatile and reliable residential fasteners hold it all together. In roofing and construction, fasteners may be small, but their role is anything but. By securing shingles, panels and other parts of the roofing assembly, the right fastener is key to a successful project. At TopShield, they have ...
90-day sale on Dark Bronze Snow Fence products gives homeowners chance to save big on roofing projects
Savings up to 64% on pieces can be found during the sale that runs from April 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026. It’s been a really rough winter in many areas of the country. As the last snows melt, homeowners thinking of adding snow retention to their roofing systems before dealing ...
Combating ice dams
By Jesse Sanchez. Learn what causes ice dams and how proper insulation, ventilation and inspections can prevent costly winter roof damage. Ice dams are one of the most common winter roofing problems and EAS Roofing says some regions’ weather patterns create ideal conditions for them to form. Heavy snowfall, freezing ...
How gutter care protects your home’s foundation
By Jesse Sanchez. Learn how proper gutter care can prevent foundation damage and costly repairs. Gutters are easy to overlook during routine home maintenance, but they play a critical role in protecting a house from water damage. By directing rainwater off the roof and away from the structure through downspouts, ...
When old gutters put your home at risk
By The Third Estimate. Investing in an upgraded gutter system can help you avoid expensive repairs and protect your home from serious water damage. Gutters play a critical role in protecting a home, yet they are often overlooked until damage appears. When debris collects and water cannot drain properly, the ...
Q&A – Mechanically attached versus self adhered
The AskARoofer Experts are the perfect people to reach out to when starting a new roofing project. Tim, a homeowner from Ohio, came to the AskARoofer Experts because they had some questions about the different products available for their project. They shared: So I've been pondering this for awhile, for a ...
