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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 ...
Reinforce Your Knowledge to Ensure Protection Against the Elements
By Royalty Companies. If you live in an area susceptible to hurricanes or other extreme weather, it is important to understand which roofing materials will best protect your home. While there is no guarantee to protect your home against extreme weather events, understanding the role of roofing materials can help ...
What do I do When Hail Damages my Roof?
By DaVinci Roofscapes. Experienced roofer Erika Smith shares insight on what homeowners can do when hail damages their roof. It takes only 10 minutes. A fast, unexpected hail storm pounds down hard. Suddenly you’re left with a pock-marked roof and months of headaches. It’s okay. We’ve got insightful tips from an experienced ...
Pro Tips for Home Storm Proofing and Fire Prevention
By Adam Cabrera. Contacting a professional after your home is damaged will lead to a precise damage assessment. As storm and fire seasons get longer and more frequent, homeowners face the recurring anxiety of keeping their homes safe. In a recent episode of the AskARoofer podcast, industry leaders Wendy ...
5 Tips to Protecting Your Home Against Storm Damage
By Anna Lockhart. Are you prepared for a tropical storm or hurricane? Here are some key tips to preparing your home or business for an oncoming storm to help prevent property damage. As Storm Hilary made landfall along the California coast over the weekend and the Gulf of ...
Updated Hail Shingle Rating Scorecard Drives Improvements in the Impact-Resistant Asphalt Shingle Market
By The Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety. IBHS testing addresses research gaps. Shingle designs differ across manufacturers. The Insurance Institute of Business and Home Safety (IBHS) continues its long-term commitment to improve impact-resistant shingle performance by releasing the second scheduled update of its Impact-Resistant Shingle Performance Ratings developed using a ...
Got Hail? Here’s What Homeowners Must Know About Hailstorms
By Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions. If your roof has recently been damaged by hail, here are some steps you can take to repair it. Checking your roof for damage after a hailstorm is crucial, especially because many roofs may need to be replaced. It’s not always easy to spot hail ...
How to Prepare for a Hurricane and its Aftereffects
By RPS Metal Roofing & Siding. There are important tasks homeowners need to do in preparation for a hurricane and once it has passed. It is incredibly important to know how to prepare your home and family for natural disasters. For those living in regions that are susceptible ...
The Durable, Stone Coated Roof That Can Take on Any Weather!
By Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions. Unified Steel Stone Coated Roofing is a versatile roofing system that offers superior strength and protection from extreme weather conditions. Looking for a roof that's tough as steel, yet light as a feather? Look no further than Unified Steel Stone Coated Roofing from Westlake ...
Location Matters – Re-roofing Your Home With Environment in Mind
By Metal Roofing Alliance. Do you know what to look for in a roof based on your geographical region and climate? This guide has the answers for you! Editor’s note: The Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) has organized the Residential Metal Roofing Buyer’s Guide to help homeowners learn about ...
