Steep-Slope Roofing
ARMA Announces Winners of 2021 Excellence in Asphalt Roofing Awards
This program recognizes low- and steep-slope asphalt roofing projects from across North America. The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) announced the winning projects in the 2021 Excellence in Asphalt Roofing Awards. This program recognizes low and steep-slope asphalt roofing projects from across North America based on four categories: Reasons for Selecting Asphalt, ...
CertainTeed® Voted #1 for Vinyl Siding 25 Years and Counting
By CertainTeed. CertainTeed's impressive history of award-winning roofing & products continues. Building professionals have named CertainTeed® vinyl siding an overall brand leader for a 25th consecutive year. The study was conducted in collaboration with The Farnsworth Group and asked building professionals to rank products based on quality, familiarity and frequency ...
A Closer Look at Slate Tile Roof Life Expectancy
By Jeff Guthrie, Phoenix Roofing Contractors. Learn more about slate roofing and what type of slate will perform best for your house. One of the most recognizable rooftop materials, slate has been used for roofing since the 1600s. Because of its historical roots, some homeowners are quick to assume that ...
The Ideal Product for Canada’s Harsh Winter Climate (and Hailstorms!)
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. The roofing system not only stands up to the climate but delivers superior fire resistance, is a lighter weight than other materials and it has saved structures from falling tree branches. Here at RoofersCoffeeShop® and AskARoofer, we love everything to do with roofing. We ...
Metal Roofing Saves Up to 40% in Energy Costs
By DECRA Metal Roofing. Learn about the benefits and ongoing returns a metal roof provides homeowners. Most homeowners don’t realize that metal roofs are considered to be one of the most energy-efficient roofing materials on the market because they reflect heat up and away from buildings, saving homeowners up ...
How the Smart Installation of Steel Roofing Created Big Energy Savings for Tulsa Homeowners
By Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA). A hail-damaged asphalt roof receives an upgrade to high performing stone-coated metal that looks as good as it performs. The project Tulsa, Oklahoma homeowners weren’t expecting to replace their 10-year-old roofs anytime soon. However, a hailstorm that resulted in damage to their current asphalt roofs ...
Metal Roofs: The Perfect Match for Solar Panels
By Marco Industries. Investing in rooftop solar panels for your home requires a roofing system that will last. There are many types of roofing materials out there: from tile to the ubiquitous composite roof. Not all of them are ideal as a base for installing solar panels. Metal, however, is. ...
Malarkey Roofing Shingles are Made for Millennial Home Buyers
By Malarkey Roofing Products. The unique changes Millennial homebuyers are making on the housing and roofing markets. Millennials, or those born between 1981 and 1997, are starting to purchase homes. Contrary to previous trends, where Millennials showed little interest in home buying, the generation is turning ...
Composite Roofing Tops Off Custom Dream Homes
By DaVinci Roofscapes. DaVinci Roofscapes adds elegance to the prestigious Peninsula Ridge community in South Carolina. Few areas in the United States offer the bountiful beauty and four-season charm of The Reserve at Lake Keowee. Nestled on 30 miles of shoreline in South Carolina, the 3,900-acre private waterfront community has it all ...
Goodbye Cedar Shake, Hello Composite Shake
By DaVinci Roofscapes. Homeowners traded their cedar shake for durable composite shake tiles, all while maintaining the appearance of real cedar. A beloved toy or blanket can be difficult for children to part ways with as they get older. Similarly, homeowners can find it challenging to say goodbye to a cherished real ...
