Steep-Slope Roofing
A Rainbow on Your Roof
By Kate Smith, DaVinci Roofscapes. You’ve seen rainbows arch over the sky, dropping their colors on the earth. What if you could have a rainbow of color on your roof? If you have the right style home, a rainbow of color on your roof is not out of the question. Recently, David Wiley ...
6 Metal Roof Replacement Benefits for Your old Home
By Isaiah Industries. Whether you want to maintain your old house’s traditional style or modernize your home’s exterior, metal roofing offers the perfect solution. Old homes bring with them a sense of nostalgia for old times and an appreciation of the area’s history but can also be a source of ...
How Composite Roofs Hold Up Year After Year
By Kathy Ziprik, DaVinci Roofscapes. See how composite roofs stand up over time based on customer feedback. Finding out how a specific kind of roof truly holds up is important. Especially when you’re thinking about investing in that type of roof. That’s why the team at DaVinci Roofscapes did something a bit ...
Common Steep-slope Roofing Terminology Every Homeowner Should Know
By John Kenney. It’s important to know what you’re dealing with when it comes to renovating or installing a steep-slope roof. This article covers the basic terms home and building owners may want to familiarize themselves with in preparation for working with a steep-slope roof. Editor’s note: ...
Shape Matters: Choosing the Best Component to Channel Water Away
By RPS Metal Roofing and Siding, Inc. Learn the difference between a drip edge and a gutter apron to choose the best option during a roof installation. The roof acts as the main protection against the elements, but it is thanks to essential components like gutter aprons and drip edges ...
Fire-resistant Roofing: What Homeowners Need to Know About Wildfire Prevention
By Adam Cabrera. Knowing whether your home is in a Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) zone is crucial for selecting appropriate fire-resistant roofing. Wildfires pose a severe threat to homes, especially those situated near wilderness areas. The AskARoofer Podcast recently hosted Robin Anderson from Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions to discuss fire prevention ...
Winterize Your Home From Floor to Roof With This Handy Guide!
By Adam Cabrera. From roof maintenance to indoor upkeep, include IKO's fall maintenance guide when prepping for this coming winter. Fall is almost here, and it's the perfect time to start preparing your home for the winter ahead. During the colder months, harsher weather conditions can wear down the exterior of ...
The Truth About Slate Roofing
By National Slate Association. In use for over 400 years in North America, slate has gained quite a reputation in the roofing industry. See what myths can be debunked. When roofing material has been around for as long as slate has been, it comes as no surprise that there are ...
What Building Owners Must Know About Restoring Metal Roofs
By Evelyn Witterholt. When it comes to restoring metal roofing systems, it’s all about paying attention to the small details. Metal is a suitable material choice for a roof because of its durability and longevity. But like any roofing system, they are not without their own challenges. Even though they ...
Is a Metal Roof Right for Your Home? Here are 4 Reasons to Consider Metal
By Classic Metal Roofing Systems. There are many benefits to choosing a metal roof for your home. Here are four reasons to choose metal! Looking for the perfect new roof is no easy task, especially with such a wide and diverse market of various roofing materials to choose ...
