Steep-Slope Roofing
The Ideal Product for Canada’s Harsh Winter Climate (and Hailstorms!)
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. The roofing system not only stands up to the climate but delivers superior fire resistance, is a lighter weight than other materials and it has saved structures from falling tree branches. Here at RoofersCoffeeShop® and AskARoofer, we love everything to do with roofing. We ...
Metal Roofing Saves Up to 40% in Energy Costs
By DECRA Metal Roofing. Learn about the benefits and ongoing returns a metal roof provides homeowners. Most homeowners don’t realize that metal roofs are considered to be one of the most energy-efficient roofing materials on the market because they reflect heat up and away from buildings, saving homeowners up ...
How the Smart Installation of Steel Roofing Created Big Energy Savings for Tulsa Homeowners
By Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA). A hail-damaged asphalt roof receives an upgrade to high performing stone-coated metal that looks as good as it performs. The project Tulsa, Oklahoma homeowners weren’t expecting to replace their 10-year-old roofs anytime soon. However, a hailstorm that resulted in damage to their current asphalt roofs ...
Metal Roofs: The Perfect Match for Solar Panels
By Marco Industries. Investing in rooftop solar panels for your home requires a roofing system that will last. There are many types of roofing materials out there: from tile to the ubiquitous composite roof. Not all of them are ideal as a base for installing solar panels. Metal, however, is. ...
Malarkey Roofing Shingles are Made for Millennial Home Buyers
By Malarkey Roofing Products. The unique changes Millennial homebuyers are making on the housing and roofing markets. Millennials, or those born between 1981 and 1997, are starting to purchase homes. Contrary to previous trends, where Millennials showed little interest in home buying, the generation is turning ...
The Importance of Color and Metal Roofs
By Marco Industries. When considering a metal roof, keep the following in mind. The positive characteristics of a metal roof, like strength and durability, energy efficiency and environmental friendliness, all greatly influence homeowners to consider a metal roof. Color also plays a key role and could be the deciding factor for a ...
Composite Roofing Tops Off Custom Dream Homes
By DaVinci Roofscapes. DaVinci Roofscapes adds elegance to the prestigious Peninsula Ridge community in South Carolina. Few areas in the United States offer the bountiful beauty and four-season charm of The Reserve at Lake Keowee. Nestled on 30 miles of shoreline in South Carolina, the 3,900-acre private waterfront community has it all ...
Goodbye Cedar Shake, Hello Composite Shake
By DaVinci Roofscapes. Homeowners traded their cedar shake for durable composite shake tiles, all while maintaining the appearance of real cedar. A beloved toy or blanket can be difficult for children to part ways with as they get older. Similarly, homeowners can find it challenging to say goodbye to a cherished real ...
In Swiss Storms, Stormseal Shows its Strength
By Stormseal. Stormseal installed on a hut in the Swiss Alps to discover how it copes with months of wind, snow and ice. In June 2018, to test Stormseal’s weather resistance under the most extreme natural conditions we could access, we installed it on the roof of a hut high in the ...
Stormseal’s Toughest Test: Surviving a Swiss Alpine Winter
By Stormseal. Stormseal’s latest safety test owes a lot to the #MythBusters. We love how the MythBusters are unafraid to scale up their experiments. Editor's note: This blog was found in the Stormseal archives on RoofersCoffeeShop® from 2018, but the information is still relevant and proves the strength and durability of Stormseal's ...
