Weather
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 ...
Managing Storm Season as a Homeowner
By Cass Jacoby. Understanding the process following a storm event helps you plan for realistic repair timeframes. When a weather event happens, your roof isn’t the only thing experiencing pressure. Storms damage hundreds of homes and roofs, and following a big weather event, contractors are more in demand than ever. ...
Berowra Residents Hugely Relieved by Stormseal
By Stormseal. Residents rave about the improvement from tarps on their home after a massive hailstorm hits their suburb. Two years ago, northern Sydney, Australia was hit by one of the worst hailstorms in recent history. The storm damaged 33,000 properties, hitting the suburb of Berowra the hardest. “It was ...
IRS Reminds Taxpayers to Think About Financial Preparedness When Planning for Emergencies
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. Gathering important documents you will need post-disaster is a critical step of preparing for an emergency, make sure not to forget these key financial documents while making your plans. Earlier this month, the IRS urged individuals, organizations and businesses to take time now ...
Metal Roof Stands Victorious Against Harsh Canadian Weather
By Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA). Ontario homeowner’s new roof protects against blizzards, ice and extreme cold and looks good doing it. The project When homeowners in Ontario, Canda had an asphalt roof installed, they expected it to last longer than eight years, but it couldn’t withstand the wintery conditions. ...
Prepare for Hurricane Season With These Simple Steps
By GCP Applied Technologies. Take action before the storm hits and reduce the risk of costly damages on your home. Historically, the Atlantic hurricane season occurs between June 1 to November 30, with the highest levels of activity seen in September. Included within hurricane hazards are storm surges, high winds, ...
What You Need to Know About Roof Damage
By Marco Industries. Storm damage prevention tips to get your through storm season. Storm season can be financially devastating for homeowners and building owners alike. It’s wise to know how you can protect your roof from costly storm damage. Marco has posted about this topic before, outlining steps you can ...
Tarps Fail the Wind Tunnel Test
By Stormseal. Stormseal proves superior to a tarpaulin in a video comparing wind tunnel tests. This video clearly demonstrates how tarpaulins fail to protect storm-damaged properties and can cause further harm. It shows a tarp covering an angled roof in a wind tunnel under simulated rain. Despite the use of ropes ...
Tarp Catches Wind, Pushing Homeowner to Seek New Solutions
By Stormseal. Marg struggles with her tarp staying secure against high winds after her home maintains hailstorm damage. Late in the afternoon a hailstorm hit Berowra Heights, Australia, seriously damaging Marg’s roof. "I had hundreds of cracked tiles and big holes that let the rain in,” said Marg. Her insurer ...
Sally Switched to Stormseal
By Stormseal. After a calamitous hailstorm hit Sally Edwards’ home and tarps only exacerbated the damage, Sally turned to Stormseal to protect it from further damage. Sally was alone at her home in Berowra Heights when a hailstorm shattered her roof. “It was a terrifying experience...we had hundreds of broken tiles and ...
