Roofing 101
Guide to Drip Edges for Shingle Roofs
By IKO. What’s the purpose of roof drip edges? Drip edges are metal sheets, usually shaped like an “L,” installed at the edge of the roof. Also called drip edge flashing or D-metal, they serve a vital function by directing water away from the fascia and into the gutter. Without a drip ...
Specifying Underlayments for Metal Roofs
By GCP Applied Technologies. Roof assembly considerations for high performance product selection. Metal roofs are becoming increasingly popular due to their longer lifecycles, superior protection and lower maintenance costs than traditional shingle roofs. In addition, unvented assemblies and insulated roof decks are becoming more common, as builders seek to improve energy efficiency. ...
How to Spot Costly Roof Repairs Before You Buy
By Bob McCrickard, repurposed by RoofersCoffeeShop®. What questions to ask and what to look for when purchasing a home. Editor's note: While Bob may no longer be with us, he continues to share his roofing knowledge with homeowners and contractors alike. Enjoy one of Bob's original articles below. Is your roof in good ...
Understanding Condensation Problems
By Alberta Allied Roofing Association. Learn how condensation in your attic can affect your home, and how to identify and solve these issues. Alberta Allied Roofing Association (AARA), the professional association for the steep-slope (residential) roofing industry in Alberta, Canada, answers many roofing-related inquiries, roof leaks included. Many people believe ...
Learn the In's and Out's of Roof Flashing
By IKO. Understand what roof flashing is, why it's important and how you can install it. Made of a thin material, such as galvanized steel, roof flashing guides water away from crucial areas of a roof. Flashing is installed wherever a roof plane meets a vertical surface, such as a wall or ...
The Scary Preliminary Notice
By Vickie Sharples, RCS Partner. Understanding the purpose of a preliminary notice. Preliminary notices are referred to by many different names: notice to owner, notice to owner of right to lien, materialman's notice, 20-day preliminary notice, pre lien notice. Regardless of the name, the purpose is the same, and that is ...
The Roofing Process - Cedar Shakes
By Vickie Sharples, RCS Partner. What to expect with a re-roof project. From here we will walk you through the process of a roofing or re-roofing a project from start to finish. This example will be a cedar shake removal and conversion to an asphalt roofing system. Cedar shakes were typically installed over ...
Latest MRA Industry Research Show Jump in Metal Roofing Demand for U.S. New Home Construction
The demand for metal roofing for new home construction has doubled in the past year. The latest industry report for the U.S. residential roofing sector shows that growth for metal roofing for new home construction has doubled in the past year, and continues to enjoy an ongoing steady demand among the ...
Fall Protection for Roofing Workers
Fall protection doesn’t need to be difficult, and focusing on preventing a fall is important. When working on an exterior home design project there are few areas as dangerous as the roof. When you get multiple workers within a small area, as well as tools and construction materials, and equipment like ...
Advantages and Disadvantages of Synthetic Roof Underlayment
There are two types of roof underlayment typically in use today – felt and synthetic. Most roofers are familiar with felt and have used it for years beneath asphalt roofing shingles. Synthetic roof underlayments are newer and come with a number of advantages as well as a few disadvantages to their ...
