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Q&A – Roof ridges, holes, leaks and more!
Expert answers to four questions from homeowners like you! We created AskARoofer to help connect professionals in the roofing industry with home and business owners looking to learn more about roofing. One part of how we do this is getting expert answers to our users' questions. Here are four questions that ...
The rise of residential metal
By Trevor Underwood, DECRA Metal Roofing. Discover how modern innovations have made metal roofing not only a functional choice, but an aesthetic one, too. Metal roofing has long been a popular roofing choice for industrial and other commercial applications for its durability and functionality. However, it initially faced challenges breaking ...
Q&A – A gap in the roof?
A homeowner recently got some work done on their roof and noticed a gap that made them wonder what was going on. Sylvia, a homeowner in California noticed a gap by their skylight after a roofer had come out to perform maintenance on the roof. They asked: There is a large ...
The metal roofing of today
By Matt Landry, Red Dog’s Roofing. Learn about the reasons more homeowners are opting for metal on their homes. While it is not a new roofing material, metal is getting its moment in the spotlight. For decades, metal was seen as a quick and affordable option for industrial buildings and agricultural spaces. ...
Does composite slate really last?
By DaVinci Roofscapes. This homeowner did their homework ahead of the time to invest in the right roof. Since Alex Zausner moved into his home in 2004, his house has survived two hurricanes, six tropical storms and hundreds of severe weather events. There’s also been a tree that’s fallen on his home ...
Best roofing materials for a secure and efficient warehouse
By AAA Roofing. Discover the roofing options that can transform your warehouse into a fortified, energy-efficient hub. A sturdy roof is the unsung hero of any well-managed warehouse, shielding valuable goods and operations from the elements and minimizing energy costs year-round. But with the range of roofing materials and ...
Reality check: Does increasing home resiliency really make (dollars and) sense?
Two homeowners in the heart of hurricane zone say their home is living proof. In the home improvement and construction industry, the buzz is all about home “hardening” and making homes more resilient in order to better withstand climate extremes. That’s especially true in places like Florida and the Gulf coast, ...
Q&A – Clay tile conundrum
Looking at their clay tile roof, this homeowner had some questions. When Linda, a homeowner in Florida, looked at their roof, they noticed that the first row of the tiling looked different. This is what they asked: Is this normal to have the first row of clay flat tiles slanted down? How ...
How heating, ventilation and air conditioning sectors are adopting new technology
By Malco. Learn about the impacts of AI and automation on the crucial HVAC industry. Like many of the industries around the world, HVAC is on the cusp of a digital revolution. This is because of the development and advancement of automation and artificial intelligence (AI). The impact of these ...
Top May articles: Spring cleaning and community care
By Emma Peterson. See what interesting topics caught the eyes of AskARoofer readers this past month! As April showers turned into May flowers, the AskARoofer readers started to investigate how to care for their roofs this spring. In one of our top articles, Trevor Underwood from DECRA Metal Roofing shared five essential ...
