Steep-Slope Roofing
Increase Property Value by Installing a Metal Roof
By Trevor Underwood, DECRA. A new roof is appealing to buyers. Here are the benefits of adding a metal roof to the list of selling points for your home. It might seem silly to make a home renovation before you move out, but replacing your roof before selling it will ...
DECRA Metal Roofs Offer Protection Against Tornadoes
By DECRA Metal Roofing. As tornado season starts back up, more owners are choosing metal roofs for their homes and buildings. Historically, the states in Tornado Alley were limited to Oklahoma, Colorado, Texas and Kansas, but in recent years, these severe storms have spread far beyond those borders, Most disturbing is the rapid ...
Almost Paradise: Coastal Challenges With Roofs
By DaVinci Roofscapes. Here is how a beach-proof roof can match scenic views and be a selling point for your home. The constant salt air, strong winds and sea spray can all wreak havoc on a home. Those coastal elements make selecting low maintenance exterior products a critical decision for ...
Hail-resistant roof comes with deep insurance discounts
By DaVinci Roofscapes. When a hail storm demolished Rita and Mark Walz’s asphalt shingle roof, they finally had enough, and invested in impact-resistant DaVinci Slate roofing. Hailstorms happen so often in the Midwest it has been called “hail alley.” Mark Walz, the CEO of a property and casualty insurance ...
Flawless Design and Color Options from Bitec
By Bitec, Inc™. Your roof is made to last, so why not make it look as good as it performs? When you choose Bitec’s modified bitumen solutions, you are choosing a long service life for your roof. And nothing brings more aesthetic life to your roof than a beautiful design or ...
Impact Resistant Roofing Helps You ‘Bounce Back’ Against Hail
By CertainTeed. Watch this new video to understand the importance of protecting your roof from storm damage. As weather events become more frequent and severe, you will surely be looking for better roofing materials to protect your home. One of the best ways you can protect against hail damage is ...
Above and Beyond: Testing DECRA Metal Roofing
By Mark Gallant, DECRA. Why DECRA products have earned a reputation for their durability and resilience against the elements. Most manufacturers work to satisfy only the minimum U.S. building code requirements, narrowly focused on wind and fire resistance. However, DECRA Metal Roofing sends every product through independent laboratory testing, so ...
A Case Study on Energy Efficient Roof Material
By DECRA Metal Roofing. Metal or concrete? One homeowner’s sustainable story of cutting energy use and switching to a metal roof. There are many variables that can influence your buildings efficiency, making it difficult to calculate the right roofing option. Air temperature, humidity, windows, doors, attic insulation, even the amount ...
ARMA Announces Winners of 2021 Excellence in Asphalt Roofing Awards
This program recognizes low- and steep-slope asphalt roofing projects from across North America. The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) announced the winning projects in the 2021 Excellence in Asphalt Roofing Awards. This program recognizes low and steep-slope asphalt roofing projects from across North America based on four categories: Reasons for Selecting Asphalt, ...
CertainTeed® Voted #1 for Vinyl Siding 25 Years and Counting
By CertainTeed. CertainTeed's impressive history of award-winning roofing & products continues. Building professionals have named CertainTeed® vinyl siding an overall brand leader for a 25th consecutive year. The study was conducted in collaboration with The Farnsworth Group and asked building professionals to rank products based on quality, familiarity and frequency ...
