Weather
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, ...
Choosing excellence: Synthetic products to protect homes from extreme weather
By Dani Sheehan. Hear from industry experts in this RLW as they share insights about educating their customers on durable solutions for severe weather. Today’s built environment is subjected to more extreme weather than before. This has brought opportunity to the roofing industry to provide products that not only survive ...
How new testing standards have changed to address weather hazards
By Metal-Era and Hickman Edge Systems. Let the experts at Metal-Era and Hickman Edge Systems guide you through the new ANSI/SPRI GT-1 testing standard and how it protects contractors and building owners. In 2021, the International Building Code (IBC) was updated to include ANSI/SPRI GT-1. ANSI/SPRI GT-1 is a test ...
Systems to protect homes in snowy climates
By Jonny Suchor. The increasing awareness of snow retention systems plays a pivotal role in keeping roofs, surrounding landscapes and people safe. Winter is here and with that brings shifts in weather patterns across various regions. These seasonal changes can bring intense weather conditions, much like the snow and ice ...
The best roofing combination for winter weather resilience
By Dani Sheehan. Understand the perfect union between composite roofing and snow retention systems in harsh environments with icy, winter conditions. Do you work in an area with heavy snow loads and harsh winter months? Are you helping your customers choose composite roofing systems as a more durable solution for ...
Rain or shine, this roofing assembly weathers every storm
By Georgia-Pacific Building Products. With the right material and extra precautions, a data center stands up to extreme weather in the heart of Texas’ Hail Alley. When a Texas construction company set out to install a roof on an important data center in America’s Hail Alley, it was the wettest ...
Navigating winter roofing: Tools, techniques and thermal sealing
By Equipter. Explore strategies and considerations for roofing contractors and homeowners to achieve successful and safe roof replacements during winter months. Roofers encounter distinct challenges when undertaking roofing projects throughout the winter months, and homeowners face unique considerations when replacing a roof during this time of year. Addressing these challenges ...
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