Weather
How to Prevent Moisture Damage
By Marco Industries. Moisture control is a major factor in preventing structure damage and the key to long-lasting roofs. Moisture has always been a cause for concern when it comes to a building’s longevity, and it is crucial that builders and homeowners know how to prevent moisture damage ...
Assessing the Damage After a Hailstorm
By MARCO Industries. Hailstorms can strike at any time. Make sure you know where to look for damage after they happen. Hailstorms are unpredictable and every year they wreak havoc across the U.S. As interesting as they might be to observe, they’re a disaster for roofs! May-September is normally ...
Know Your Hail! Identifying Hail Damage
By Cayden Wemple. Hail can completely destroy your roof without you even knowing. Get ahead of the hail with expert tips from Western Colloid. Hail is a weather event that tends to strike when you least expect it, and even small bits of hail can wreak havoc on your roof. ...
What Are Rooftop Ice Dams and How Can You Prevent Them?
By Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) Here’s why it’s never too early to start preventative maintenance on your roof before next winter. If this last winter showed us anything, it’s that homeowners in any part of the country can experience harsh winter storms. That’s why we at the Metal Roofing Alliance ...
Hurricane Ian Was no Match for the Dempsey’s Home
By Cass Jacoby. The TAMKO shingles on Laura and Justin Dempsey’s home withstood over 150 mph wind for 10 hours, allowing them to focus on helping others recover post hurricane rather than trying to repair their roof. Cape Coral, Florida was a direct hit for Hurricane Ian last September. Homeowners ...
Snow Problem: TRA Snow & Sun Has Your Snow Retention Needs Covered
By Cayden Wemple. With record-breaking snowfall in almost every state this season, snow retention is more important than ever. During the recent NERCA convention, RoofersCoffeeShop® had the chance to meet up and talk to Mindy Dahlquist of TRA Snow & Sun to find out a little bit about the company ...
Weather Doesn’t Stand a Chance Against Tremco!
By Cass Jacoby. Give the cold shoulder to winter and the temperature keeping you from restoring or repairing your roof. With Tremco Roofing’s cold weather roofing solutions, you can keep your installations happening throughout the winter. The AlphaGuard™ PUMA (Modified Polyurethane/Methyl Methacrylate) roofing system, is a two-component waterproofing ...
GCP Helps Business That was Ravaged by Hurricane Dorian
By GCP. After a community was ransacked by Hurricane Dorian, GCP was there to help aid a small business in getting their infrastructure back up and running. The project On Green Turtle Cay in The Bahamas, Sid’s Grocery store is the most frequented store by locals and tourists alike. Unfortunately, ...
Homeowners' Guide to Fire-resistant Roofing
By Phoenix Roofing & Repair. Learn more about what it takes to make your roof as fire resistant as possible. Of all of the disasters that can strike a home, arguably none is as quick hitting and destructive as a fire. A leak can be annoying and insidious, while hail damage can ...
Fire Protection and Metal Wall Insulation
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. In looking at the safety of any building, the walls are a defining point of protection. According to ROCKWOOL, a manufacturer of stone wool insulation, “Effective metal stud wall insulation can minimize the risk of fire spreading. This is especially important when a ...
