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Watertight Underlayments Are Key to a High-performing Roof
By Cass Jacoby. Polyglass’ Polystick® waterproofing underlayment systems offer you peace of mind that your roof is watertight. Fundamentally, tile roofs are designed to provide you with the highest level of weather protection. While the tile design is certainly important, waterproofing is equally if not more crucial to delivering ...
5 Advantages to Choosing Composite Roofing
By Quarrix. Composite roofing can give you the look of authentic tile without the maintenance. It takes a lot of money and organization to properly maintain a home. Homeowners know better than anyone else how overwhelming it can be to properly care for both the interior and exterior of ...
This Underlayment is Optimal at Being Fire-Resistant and at Waterproofing
By Polyglass. Polystick XFR self-adhered fire-resistant roof underlayment is ideal for metal roof covering systems. Polyglass has announced the release of Polystick XFR, a self-adhered waterproofing underlayment that strikes the balance between fire resistance and waterproofing. Polystick XFR is designed for combustible decks with metal covering and high-temperature applications. ...
What's Your Type: Understanding the 4 Most Popular Metal Roofing Options
With different performance and benefits, MRA sheds light on various metal roofing alloys. More homeowners are choosing metal roofing for their home and for good reasons: Durable and protective against climate extremes, sustainable and energy efficient, stylish and long lasting are just a few of its benefits. But not all metal ...
No More Leaks, No More Electricity Bills
By DaVinci Roofscapes. Slowik family finds the remedy to their roofing worries with synthetic shake roofing. Ken Slowik has purchased many buckets over the eight years he has lived in his home. “We had leaks in almost every room, including ceilings and walls,” says Slowik. “Our old roof was installed ...
Roof Tile Glazing is the Solution to Your Color Matching Headaches
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. All Points offers a professional tile glazing service that will guarantee curb appeal. You found the perfect tile for your home, there is just one issue, you can’t find the right color. Nothing can be more frustrating than selecting a roofing material you love ...
Choosing the Right SPF for Your Home: How to Beat the Heat This Summer
Not all roofs are created equal, and that’s especially true when it comes to controlling extreme summertime temperatures. With a hotter-than-ever summer predicted in many parts of the U.S. and Canada, understanding how a roof performs to keep homeowners cool while maximizing energy savings is essential. Choosing the right materials, coatings ...
DECRA Roof Saves Home from Attic Fire
By DECRA. The Cohen family escaped a fire unharmed with their house intact thanks to their 30-year-old DECRA roof’s hardiness. “The roof you had saved your house,” the fire department said to the Cohen family. Early one morning in Burbank firefighters were called to the scene when smoke was ...
3 Reasons Why Your Roof Shingles Are Curling
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. Curling roof shingles don’t always signal that it is time for a roof replacement, here are a few different causes of curling shingles. No one wants to see roof damage on their home. When you see the curled shingles, it is easy to fall ...
Metal Roofing Provides Optimal Protection in Tornado Alley
By Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA). Homeowners find a dependable roof to provide shelter for years to come, even in thunderstorms and tornadoes. The project This 1970’s home was in serious need of a roof replacement, the wood shingled roof was haggard and shoddy, totally unable to stand up ...
