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Your guide to holiday lights and roof safety
By The Third Estimate. Stay festive and roof-safe this holiday season with this guide to holiday lights! As homeowners decorate for the holidays, many reach for ladders and lights before considering the safety and security of their roofs. Here at The Third Estimate, we want you to be aware of ...
2025: A year of satisfying curiosities
By Jenny Yu. Look back on AskARoofer's top stories, podcasts and videos! It’s almost the end of the year, so it’s time to reflect on the incredible learning our readers have done through engaging with podcasts, videos, articles and social media content. A recurring theme of the top content ...
The value of specifying composite slate and shake roofing for golf course clubhouses
By DaVinci Roofscapes. Why architects and designers should consider DaVinci® Roofscapes for premium clubhouse projects. Golf course clubhouses are more than just functional buildings — they serve as the social and aesthetic centerpieces of prestigious communities and resorts nationwide. Architects and designers face unique challenges when specifying materials for these high-profile projects. ...
Cardinal Roofing is the December R-Club Roofer of the Month!
By Emma Peterson. How Cardinal Roofing and Bridget Wilson embody the old adage, “A jack of all trades is a master of none, but often times better than a master of one.” Recently, Alex Tolle got the chance to chat with Bridget Wilson, one of the owners of our December ...
Understanding granule loss
By V.C. Veterans Contracting. Learn what causes asphalt shingles to shed granules and how to protect your roof from premature wear and costly repairs. Most homeowners know that their roofs are critical to keeping their homes safe and secure. What some may not know is that their roof requires ...
Top November articles: Acts of kindness across the country
By Emma Peterson. From Colorado to Washington and beyond, contractors are supporting their communities the best way they know how – through roofing! The year might be winding down, but here at AskARoofer and in the roofing world, we’re still going full steam! November 2025 has been a busy ...
Smarter roofing starts with smart calculators
By Jesse Sanchez Instant Roofer’s free AI-powered tools bring speed, clarity and confidence to every type of roofing project. Roof replacements can feel overwhelming, especially when the costs vary wildly depending on the material, labor and region. That’s where Instant Roofer comes in. This U.S.-based roofing tech company has developed ...
Q&A – DaVinci shake on a dorm
When a question came in about installing DaVinci shingles, our experts jumped to answer! Alfonso from California was working on roofing a dorm, they needed some expert advice. This is what they asked: I want to know how to roof this dorm with DaVinci shake. Top pitch is 14.5 low ...
Q&A – Looking for a way to prevent rusting
This homeowner was looking to extend their roof's lifespan and came to our experts with some questions. Kevin, a homeowner in Virginia, was working on a standing seam metal roof and had a question about handling rust. This is what they asked: Standing seam metal roof needs to be re-coated. There ...
Q&A – Should the underlayment be visible?
This homeowner was up in their attic and noticed they could see the underlayment of their roof. Samantha, a homeowner in Missouri, came to our experts after some renovations were done on their house, including the roof. This is what they asked: We recently had a house fire and have gutted ...
