When Disaster Strikes
The Cure to Hail Trouble
By DaVinci Roofscapes Composite slate roofs fix this couple’s constant worries about hail damage. Hail is an unavoidable part of life in a tornado prone area. For people like the Taylors, in Frisco, Texas, hail damage is inevitable. Especially considering their giant roof, which acts like a bull’s-eye for hail ...
Long-term Temporary Repair Solutions are Essential in Wake of Roofing Material Shortages
Property owners in the path of Tropical Storm Elsa are urged to ask for Stormseal, the innovative storm protection solution that heat shrinks to damaged structures, providing superior protection for up to a year. Stormseal, the game-changing storm response solution that provides powerful protection to homes and buildings until permanent repairs ...
Assessing the Global Warming Potential (GWP) of Blowing Agents
By Cass Jacoby. Choose greener products by looking at the manufacturing process of blowing agents. When it comes to choosing the products that will be used on your roof, an important consideration is the product’s environmental impacts. Assessing the global warming potential (GWP) of the blowing agents used to manufacture ...
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 ...
