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When Hail Meets Gutters
On average, hail causes around $1 billion in property damage each year. A significant amount of that damage is to our homes, primarily a roofing system which includes home gutter systems. In the U.S., hail most commonly occurs in the central region stretching from North Dakota through Texas, Wyoming and Colorado. ...
The Prelude to a Storm
The 2017 hurricane storm season was quite catastrophic – with Harvey, Irma, Jose and now Maria, news and weather sources are saying this is one of the worst years yet by meteorological standards. By SureCoat Systems. A recent article in USA Today states that the seven hurricanes that have ...
When You Can’t Avoid Mother Nature's Damage
Here are 6 great tips that contractors can share with their customers on dealing with storm damage. By SureCoat Systems. Even if a storm doesn’t cause torrential rain or hail, wind alone can cause enough damage to your property to call for repair. However, if you are a property owner in an ...
Hurricanes and Price Gouging
The Florida Price Gouging Statute makes it illegal to increase the price of materials by an amount that grossly exceeds the average price for a set time period before and after the hurricane. By Trent Cotney. Hurricanes have brought a myriad of legal issues to the forefront. One of the most ...
Heavy Rainfall and its Impact on Roofing
Heavy rainfall has exerted a powerful effect on the roofing systems of many buildings. By MB Technology. Unpredictable and unusual weather has become something that facility managers, building designers and much of the public must cope with. California is already on track to log its rainiest year on record despite a historic ...
Thinking About Winter and Freezing Weather Yet?
It might be hot outside, but now is the time to think about winter and properly ventilating attic space. By Andy Swan, Roof Saver Thinking about winter weather is one way to get through the hottest part of the roofing season. While the tilt of the Earth puts the Northern Hemisphere ...
The Force is Strong with El Niño Returning This Summer
It is unclear how strong this El Niño might be but it means wetter weather will prevail across much of the U.S. By SureCoat Systems Weather fact: Did you know that “El Niño” means “the little boy,” or “Christ child” in Spanish, and was originally recognized by fisherman off the coast of ...
The Importance of Strong Mounting Brackets for a Gutter Protection System
Can your recommended gutter protection system withstand up to 22 inches of rain per hour? By Chelsea Welsh The mounting brackets on a gutter guard system need to be strong enough to handle three crucial responsibilities: Provide support for your existing gutters. Keep the gutter guards securely attached to your system in all kinds ...
What is Building and Roof Resiliency?
Building and roof resiliency is their ability to adapt to changing conditions and withstand and recover quickly. By Metal-Era Studies following Hurricane Katrina, which hit the Gulf Coast hard in August of 2005, showed that lax enforcement of building codes led to an increased number of damaged buildings, structural losses and property ...
Billions of Dollars in Property Damage Each Year Is Caused by Severe Weather
A building’s roof edge can play a factor in whether or not the roof will withstand the assault of severe weather. By Metal-Era Winter weather adds stress to buildings with cold winds, the weight of snow on the roof and extreme temperatures. After experiencing wintry weather, spring arrives with its own challenges ...
