Weather
Hurricane Ian Was no Match for the Dempsey’s Home
By Cass Jacoby. The TAMKO shingles on Laura and Justin Dempsey’s home withstood over 150 mph wind for 10 hours, allowing them to focus on helping others recover post hurricane rather than trying to repair their roof. Cape Coral, Florida was a direct hit for Hurricane Ian last September. Homeowners ...
Extending the Season With Shingles that Perform in Cooler Temps
For the majority of the country, winter comes with cold temperatures and a potentially shorter roofing season, so what do roofing contractors do to extend their season, repair or even re-roof during winter? First, it is important for roofers to look at the products that they are using to see ...
Snow Problem: TRA Snow & Sun Has Your Snow Retention Needs Covered
By Cayden Wemple. With record-breaking snowfall in almost every state this season, snow retention is more important than ever. During the recent NERCA convention, RoofersCoffeeShop® had the chance to meet up and talk to Mindy Dahlquist of TRA Snow & Sun to find out a little bit about the company ...
Beat the Cold Weather With the Right Underlayment
By Marco Industries. Your cold-weather clothes aren’t going to cut it! Making sure you have the correct roofing underlayment is crucial for living in cold climates. One of Marco’s top priorities is offering products that make installation a breeze, and come winter, our HydraShell™ underlayment stands out as a ...
Preventing Disaster: How to Stop Roof Avalanches From Happening
By Cayden Wemple. Having the right systems in place for preventing roof avalanches is vital if you live in an area with heavy snowfall. Rooftop avalanches are devastating, and they can happen quickly and unexpectedly. There are heartbreaking stories of people living out their day normally and suddenly, a roof ...
Weather Doesn’t Stand a Chance Against Tremco!
By Cass Jacoby. Give the cold shoulder to winter and the temperature keeping your from extending your season of roofing. Tremco Roofing’s cold weather roofing solutions are designed to keep contractors working throughout the winter. The AlphaGuard™ PUMA (Modified Polyurethane/Methyl Methacrylate) roofing system, is a two-component waterproofing resin, which ...
Temporary Roofing Solution Found for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
By Stormseal. Stormseal offers residents hit by natural disasters the ability to stay in their homes by providing superior temporary roofing. Homeowners hit by natural disasters like Hurricane Ida have something to celebrate as a USACE pilot trial with Stormseal proves to be a success. Under the current program, ...
MRA Issues Repair and Rebuilding Warning in Hurricane Aftermath
Now that Hurricane Ian has passed, the Metal Roofing Alliance offers advice on ways to stay vigilant when hiring a contractor. The recovery effort from the damage caused by Hurricane Ian is sure to be a long, difficult road for many homeowners seeking to repair or rebuild. Unfortunately, the challenge can ...
Trouble in Paradise? Not With Stone-coated Metal
By Trevor Underwood, DECRA Metal Roofing. With a roof that can withstand the elements, coastal living remains dreamy. Living on the coast might conjure images of breezy sea air and sunshine-filled beach days, but the reality is that living so close to the sea can take a huge toll on ...
Hurricane Ian and Price Gouging
By Trent Cotney, Adams and Reese, LLP. Hurricane Ian has brought a myriad of legal issues to the forefront. One of the most important things for any contractor or supplier to remember during hurricane repairs is the Florida-specific, price gouging laws. Florida Statute 501.610, commonly referred to as the Price Gouging Statute, ...
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