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Avoid These Mistakes That Come With Snow and Ice
By Gary Thill, International Roofing Expo (IRE). The particularly brutal winter this year means new roofing challenges in areas of the nation unprepared for snow and ice. 2021 has already been a doozy of a winter for the nation, especially in areas of the country not used to dealing with ...
Metal Roofing in the Winter: Common Questions Answered
By DECRA. Winter weather is especially hard on homes. Continue reading to learn about the benefits of metal roofing for cooler climates. For residential contractors with customers who live in areas with frequent snow and ice, understanding the benefits of a stone-coated metal roof is crucial. With any big ...
The Storm that Broke the Ice
By Colin Sheehan, RCS Reporter. On June 13 Canada’s 4th costliest natural disaster hit Southern Alberta causing $1.2 billion (and counting) in damage. Last summer, hail the size of tennis balls rocketed down at speeds of 100 kilometers (62 miles) per hour on Calgary, Alberta. The hail shredded homes, destroyed ...
A Slowing Market: Storms, Shortages, Uncertainty
By Gary Thill, International Roofing Expo. A stormy combination threatens an already challenged market. The industry is facing a stormy combination of heightened challenges as recent severe weather events, material shortages, and uncertainty surrounding the upcoming election coincide with a slowing market. The devastation left behind by the recent derecho in the ...
CoreLogic Estimates $8 Billion to $12 Billion in Insured Losses From Hurricane Laura Wind and Storm Surge
Hurricane Laura, the most intense hurricane to make landfall in the northwestern Gulf Coast since 1856, brings threat of further economic uncertainty to region CoreLogic® (NYSE: CLGX), a leading global property information, analytics and data-enabled solutions provider, today announced updated residential and commercial wind and storm surge loss estimates for Hurricane ...
3 Surprising Facts About This Year’s Atlantic Hurricane Season
By Trisha VanBuren, Critical Response Specialist, EagleView. As storm season records continue to break everywhere, here’s what you need to know to stay on top of the latest news. Storm season records are being broken all across the globe. The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season has already entered the double digits of named ...
Preparing Roofs for Hurricane Season
By Tilcor Roofing Systems. With hurricane season in full swing, now is the time for homeowners to upgrade their roofs. Hurricane season officially began on June 1st and will continue until November 30th. This hurricane season is predicted to have a higher than average number of storms, with forecasters predicting a total ...
DECRA Metal Roofs Offer the Best Protection Against Tornadoes
By DECRA Metal Roofing. As tornado frequency increases, metal roofs provide the best line of defense for your customers' homes and commercial buildings. Historically, the states in Tornado Alley were limited to Oklahoma, Colorado, Texas and Kansas, but significant tornado events have spread far beyond the borders of traditional Tornado Alley. Most disturbing ...
What Does Roof Resiliency Mean for a Building?
By Steve Kuhel, Senior Project Manager, Commercial Roofing Systems, FiberTite. Understanding resilient roofs and their importance. The term “resiliency” is commonly used in regards to buildings and building envelopes. But what is resiliency? How does resiliency apply to roofing? Why should your customers invest in a resilient roof system? ...
Why Very Severe Hail Is Important for Building Owners
By Chris Meyer, FiberTite. Your roof is your first line of defense against severe weather, especially Very Severe Hail. In 2017, a single hailstorm battered the city of Denver with tennis- and baseball-sized hailstones, resulting in $2.3 billion in losses, Colorado’s costliest natural disaster on record. Choosing the right roof system ...
