Weather
Metal is more than just mettle
By Trevor Underwood, DECRA Metal Roofing. Many buildings must balance aesthetics with protection against the elements, which is why metal is one the best options on the market. Metal is a strong choice for many reasons, most recognized for its endurance and lifespan. For example, DECRA products are noncombustible and ...
Oh, hail no!
By Brava Roof Tile. Property owners are upgrading to hail and wind-resistant technology roofing materials to protect their properties from costly storm damage. Editor’s note: Share this article with your customers who live in hail-prone areas. Hailstorms have left a trail of destruction, most recently in Texas, causing millions of ...
Heating up this summer: The importance of fire-resistant materials
By Dani Sheehan. Help your building owners choose the roof that will stand up to both the elements and the risk of fire. Summer is a bustling season for increased construction project activity; however, it’s also a time when the risk of wildfires becomes more prevalent across the country. In ...
Do you have a proactive weather management strategy?
By Benchmark, Inc. Considering today's extreme weather, it's crucial that facility managers have a tailored asset management plan to become more storm-resilient tomorrow. Lately, weather changes have significantly impacted the flow of business operations everywhere, and more recently in the Southwest U.S. These storms have shifted from minor irritations to ...
The ultimate guide to defending roofs against very severe hail
By Dani Sheehan. Do your roofs have what it takes to stand up to very severe hail? Get the latest data on severe storms and discover solutions to combat damage to your commercial roofs. With a rise in extreme weather across the United States, you’re no stranger to the havoc ...
Busting 5 metal roofing myths!
By Julianne Calapa, Sheffield Metals. From lightning strikes to risk of rusting and more, learn the facts about metal roofing! Editor’s note: Share this article with your customers who are considering having a metal roof installed and want to know the facts about metal. Metal roofing is gaining a lot ...
Fortifying your construction methods
By Emma Peterson. Learn about the three standards of building that keep your clients and their homes safer in dangerous weather. Severe weather storms are some of the most unpredictable and damaging events a roof might face. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Megan Ellsworth spoke to Fred ...
7 tips for spring roof maintenance
By APOC. Go into the warm months prepared with these easy tips for setting roof systems up for success this summer. In general, it is advised to conduct two inspections on a roof a year, one in the spring and one in the fall as the weather shifts again. ...
Stop water damage with StormStopper
By Jonny Suchor. StormStopper FSU helps prevent water from penetrating roofs, keeping them safe and durable. StormStopper FSU™ (Film Surface Underlayment) by MFM Building Products Corp. is a steep-slope roofing underlayment. Whether you're installing a new roof or reroofing a home, this self-adhering underlayment and waterproofing membrane is designed to ...
Dangerous March roof avalanches in Colorado
Snow retention systems expert speaks out. Yearly snows avalanching off structures in Colorado highlight the need for snow retention systems on buildings. According to Lars Walberg, president of Rocky Mountain Snow Guards, Inc., two major accidents in Colorado in March of 2024 and 2023 illustrate the importance of including snow guards, ...
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