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Pipe Collar Failures Are a Thing of the Past With Wil-Mar Pipe Collar
By Wil-Mar. How this pipe collar addresses the number one cause of residential roof leaks. The typical pipe collar deteriorates over time much faster than asphalt shingles. This unfortunate design disparity between materials is why pipe collar failures are the number one suspect when it comes to water infiltration. ...
Why You Should Consider Adding Metal Roofing to Your Log Home
By DECRA. Neville Log Homes chose DECRA Tile for its stylish and strong roofing technology. Based in British Columbia, Neville Log Homes is known for building distinctive log homes that blend rustic elements with modern features. One of the key elements for Neville when constructing their homes is the roof. ...
Save Money on Repairs by Investing in Composite Shake
By DaVinci Roofscapes Real cedar shake maintenance can drain your bank account, like it did for this couple before they finally switched to a trouble-free roofing material. Bob and Sally Roach maintained their real cedar shake roof every three to five years, “We continually paid to have bundles of new ...
A Sneak Peek into IKO’s Residential Product Line
By Colin Sheehan. Meet IKO and their selection of residential products and systems in one minute or less. Since IKO was founded seventy years ago, the company has grown into one of the world’s largest exporters of asphalt shingles. This worldwide enterprise employs more than 3,500 people and has over ...
Metal Roof Delivers Beauty and Brawn
By Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA). Classic Superoof installs a roof that is both dazzling and durable. The project The main goal for this beautiful home in Arlington, Texas was to find a roof that could withstand the extreme weather and storms while enhancing curb appeal. The home had ...
DECRA Metal Roofs Offer Protection Against Tornadoes
By DECRA Metal Roofing. As tornado season starts back up, more owners are choosing metal roofs for their homes and buildings. Historically, the states in Tornado Alley were limited to Oklahoma, Colorado, Texas and Kansas, but in recent years, these severe storms have spread far beyond those borders, Most disturbing is the rapid ...
Almost Paradise: Coastal Challenges With Roofs
By DaVinci Roofscapes. Here is how a beach-proof roof can match scenic views and be a selling point for your home. The constant salt air, strong winds and sea spray can all wreak havoc on a home. Those coastal elements make selecting low maintenance exterior products a critical decision for ...
Hail-resistant Roof Comes With Deep Insurance Discounts
By DaVinci Roofscapes. When a hail storm demolished Rita and Mark Walz’s asphalt shingle roof, they finally had enough, and invested in impact-resistant Bellaforté Slate roofing. Hailstorms happen so often in the Midwest it has been called “hail alley.” Mark Walz, the CEO of a property and casualty insurance ...
Impact Resistant Roofing Helps You ‘Bounce Back’ Against Hail
By CertainTeed. Watch this new video to understand the importance of protecting your roof from storm damage. As weather events become more frequent and severe, you will surely be looking for better roofing materials to protect your home. One of the best ways you can protect against hail damage is ...
A Case Study on Energy Efficient Roof Material
By DECRA Metal Roofing. Metal or concrete? One homeowner’s sustainable story of cutting energy use and switching to a metal roof. There are many variables that can influence your buildings efficiency, making it difficult to calculate the right roofing option. Air temperature, humidity, windows, doors, attic insulation, even the amount ...
