Steep-Slope Roofing
Roofing Materials That Can Handle Midwest Weather
By Quarrix. Materials for your roof that can take on the diverse climate of the Midwest. While outsiders may hate the idea of experiencing abrupt weather changes, Midwesterners take pride in it. They love that they can bask in the morning sun and fall asleep during a cozy snowfall at ...
Cascade Diamond-shaped Shingles Gives Roofs a Storybook Look
By PABCO. These Signature Cut shingles are a timeless choice for steep-slope roofs. When you look at a historic home, it can conjure up memories of storybook castles and cottages. A lot of what gives these homes their fairytale look is their steep-slope roofs, which are typically made using shingles. ...
History in the (Re)making: Composite Slate Underscores This Historical District’s Features
By DaVinci Roofscapes Accuracy is king when it comes to installing a roof in the original style of a historic neighborhood. When it came time to install a new roof on the condo building adjacent to the historical Lafayette Park in St. Louis, Brett Tesson knew he needed to find ...
Keep Your Cool With These Self-Adhered Membranes from Polyglass
By Polyglass USA, Inc. Polyglass’s Elastoflex SA V Polar Base™ and Elastoflex SA P Polar Cap™ can be installed in cold weather, extending roofing season. Save on work costs and get your roofing projects done later in the season with Elastoflex SA V Polar Base™ and Elastoflex SA P Polar Cap™. ...
IKO Armourshake Three-dimensional Shingles Save Time and Money and Look Good Doing it
By IKO. From urban to country style, these designer asphalt shingles bring charm to any home. IKO Armourshake designer asphalt shingles have a luxurious appearance, owed to the advanced technology IKO uses to give these laminate shingles their deep cut and rich color blends that make them look like hand-cut ...
Prevent Ice Dams From Ever Forming
By Metal Roofing Consultants. These heated metal roof shingles are too hot for ice dams to handle. When something as seemingly innocent as icicles threaten to damage your roof, it is better to prevent ice dams from forming than to try and mitigate the issue. That’s why heated metal ...
Why Composite Roofing is Ideal for Historical Projects
By DaVinci Roofscapes. Why do architects usually choose lightweight composite roofing systems when it comes time to renovate a historical project? Historic building renovation is tricky. Contractors have to be wary of the delicate balance needed between preserving the property’s past while providing the necessary updates and maintenance to ensure ...
Explore the Differences Between Low-slope and Steep-slope Roofs
By Polyglass. While there are only two categories of roof designs to choose from, each comes with many project possibilities. Both low-slope and steep-slop roofs have their respective advantages for the ever-varying array of roofing projects. In this article, you will learn some crucial differences between low-slope and steep-slope as ...
3M Homeowner Survey Shows Strong Interest in Eco-friendly Construction Materials and Practices
The majority of homeowners surveyed agree that using eco-friendly construction materials would make a strong impact to the environment. From reducing air pollution to using renewable energy as a power source, U.S. homeowners have an overwhelming desire for more information, more choices and more action across the industry for eco-friendly construction ...
Building Eco-friendly
By 3M. Survey results shed light on whether homeowners consider the environment in their home renovation projects. 3M conducted a survey with 1,500 homeowners who had engaged in a home renovation project to learn whether they considered the environment in their home renovation projects during the pandemic. Home renovations ...
