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AAR Top April 2024

Top April articles: Mastering the art of metal roofing, heartwarming good deeds and understanding the purpose of drip edges

May 4, 2024 at 12:00 p.m.

By Anna Lockhart. Here’s what’s been trending in the AskARoofer™ newsroom for the month of April. AskARoofer is the go-to place for home and building owners to get the latest news, insights and advice on caring for and building their roofs. In April, many of our readers checked out ... Read More

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By Anna Lockhart. Janney Roofing’s president and senior sales consultant discuss the “Janney Experience” and their 20+ years of ... Read More

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Maintaining Your Roof

Gunner Invest in your Future

Invest in your future

Guardian Winterizing your Home

3 tips for protecting your home

S-5! EF Roofs

The importance of using snow stops on EF roofs

Pacific West Spring Cleaning

It’s time for rooftop spring cleaning!

When Disaster Strikes

Davinci Storm Aftermath

Handling the aftermath of a storm

S-5! EF Roofs

The importance of using snow stops on EF roofs

Equipter Weather the Storm

Has Your Roof Weathered the Storm?

Westlake Ignition Resistance Built

The Roofing System That is Built to Resist Heat

Roofing 101

IKO Guide to Roof Flashing

Your guide to roof flashing

IKO Choosing Quality Shingles in Ohio

Choosing quality shingles in Cincinnati, Ohio

IKO Purpose of Drip Edges

Understanding the purpose of drip edges

MRA cautions homeowners

MRA cautions homeowners: Don't re-roof before arming yourself with the facts

How To Find A Roofer

Elite Roofing Fully Licensed and Insured

A practical approach to online roofing research

DaVinci Don

Don't get scammed by a builder!

LP 7 Questions

Don’t Forget to Ask Your Siding Repair Contractor These 7 Questions

DECRA contractor choice

The Secret to Finding The Best Contractor for the Job

Questions & Answers

AAR Q&A – Should a drip edge be installed?

Q&A – Should a drip edge be installed?

Q&A - Stopping a roof valley leak

Q&A - Stopping a roof valley leak

AAR Q&A – Ridge venting

Q&A – Ridge venting

DaVinci contractor insights Merv Beiler

Contractor insights: Merv Beiler, M. Jay Builders, Inc.

Technology

Elite Roofing Drones are Essential

5 reasons drones are becoming essential in roofing

RCS Rain or Shine Solar Panels

Rain or Shine, This Tire Manufacturer is Driving Toward Carbon Neutral

solar energy shingle

GAF Energy Recalls Timberline Solar Energy Shingles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

LP Building Reduce Heat

How a Double Roof System Can Reduce Heat

Steep-Slope Roofing

AEP Color Visualizer

A sustainable investment for your dream home

Mr.Roofing Metal or Shingles?

Picking a new roof: Metal or shingles?

MRA Mastering Metal Roofing

Mastering metal roofing: Choosing the right colors, coatings and durability for your home

MRA Cool Metal Roof

Unlock the full potential of your metal roof

Low-Slope Roofing

Fields Roof Commercial Roof Maintenance

5 things to ask yourself about your commercial roof’s maintenance needs

Innovative Roofing Commercial Roof Types

5 commercial roof types to consider

low slope roof

Understanding low-slope roofs and when they're used

ICP Commercial Snow Roof

Chill Out: Don't Let Winter Give You Roofing Headaches

Roofing Accessories

Elite Consideration for Skylights

Consideration for skylights

WTI Obstructed HVAC

Don’t compromise your building’s HVAC performance

IKO Skylights 2.27

Navigating skylight options: A homeowner’s overview

J&K Green Energy

Green energy, green returns

Caught Doing Good

CDG Stepping up 4.2024

Stepping up to stand together

CDG Protecting the Homes

Protecting the homes of those who protect our country

CDG Mashup 4.2024

4 contractors who are paying it forward roof by roof

CDG Stepping Up

Stepping up to the challenge

Projects & Design

DaVinci Auburn house Province Slate

Don't get scammed

IKO 16 Unique Roofs

16 unique roofs from all over the globe

IKO 16 Unique Roofs

16 Unique roofs from all over the globe

Malarkey Circular Construction Project

Circular construction project features smog-reducing shingles

Going Green

MRA barn with solar panels

Lessening environmental impacts, one roof at a time

MRA Cool Metal Roof

Unlock the full potential of your metal roof

DaVinci recycled roofing vs. virgin resin

Recycled roofing versus virgin resin

Certainteed - ShipNrack solar

SnapNrack and CertainTeed partner to help installers and homeowners go solar with complete peace of mind

Expert Conversations

DaVinci Josh Yandle Umbrella Roofing

Contractor insights: Josh Yandle, Eagle Colorado

DaVinci Mike Cowan Champion Roofing

Contractor insights: Mike Cowan, Champion Roofing LLC

Contractor insights: Clint Strober, Strober Roofing and Maintenance

Alex Walsh DuraShield

Contractor Insights: Alex Walsh, DuraShield Contracting

Innovative Products

Westlake launches Royal WoodTone Styles

Westlake Royal Building Products™ launches Royal™ WoodTone Styles

Westlake introduces Royal Knock Down Column Wraps

Westlake Royal Building Products™ introduces Royal™ Knock Down Column Wraps for easy, affordable curb appeal

Vicwest True Nature Elegance

Unparalleled elegance and resilience

Tremco 1 Day Garage Installation

1-day garage installation? No way!

History of Roofing

RCS History of Slate

A Building Material That Outlasts the Construction

Western Colloid History of Coatings

The History of Roof Coatings and Restoration

RCS Roofs Have Changed in 20 Years

3 Big Ways Roofs Have Changed in the Last 20 Years

All points Tile From the Beginning

All Points From the Beginning

Underlayments

Westlake Underlayment Installation

Underlayments 101: A guide to all the options

RCS Grace ICE and Water

4 Underlayments That are Above and Beyond the Competition

GCP Picking an underlayment

Things Every Homeowner Should Consider When Picking an Underlayment

AAR Podcast Dominic Favazza

Your Crash Course in Underlayments

Ventilation & Insulation

Pacific West Ins and Outs of Roof Vents

Breathe easy with this guide to roof ventilation

AAR Q&A – Ridge venting

Q&A – Ridge venting

WTI Obstructed HVAC

Don’t compromise your building’s HVAC performance

Royalty Companies Proper House Insulation

Insulating your house properly makes both your building and roof last longer

Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions - Banner Ad - Rise Above With Superior Roofing Solutions

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