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In Swiss Storms, Stormseal Shows its Strength
By Stormseal. Stormseal installed on a hut in the Swiss Alps to discover how it copes with months of wind, snow and ice. In June 2018, to test Stormseal’s weather resistance under the most extreme natural conditions we could access, we installed it on the roof of a hut high in the ...
Stormseal’s Toughest Test: Surviving a Swiss Alpine Winter
By Stormseal. Stormseal’s latest safety test owes a lot to the #MythBusters. We love how the MythBusters are unafraid to scale up their experiments. Editor's note: This blog was found in the Stormseal archives on RoofersCoffeeShop® from 2018, but the information is still relevant and proves the strength and durability of Stormseal's ...
IKO Introduces New Performance Shingle Nordic™
Features rare combination of impact resistance, reinforced nail zone for wind resistance and high-definition colors. IKO, a global manufacturer of residential roofing shingles and commercial waterproofing and roofing products, introduced the new Nordic™ performance shingle line. Available in nine high-definition colors for maximum curb appeal, these heavy-duty laminated performance architectural shingles ...
Robust Line of Underlayments Protect Every Part of a Home
By GCP Applied Technologies. From the walls to the roof, GCP offers complete protection. In a complete home protection system, all areas of the home must be covered. This includes the outer walls and the roof of a house. GCP’s continuous system of underlayments offer complete home protection for a variety of ...
Stormseal to the Rescue for Florida Condo Community
By Stormseal. Aging community is protected from leaks while they arrange for permanent repairs. Cypress Woods is a beautiful condominium community located in the Orlando, Florida area. Established in 1974, it features 160 residences across 20 buildings and includes a staffed clubhouse, tennis courts and two community swimming pools. Unfortunately, the community did ...
Are Metal Roofs Noisy?
By Cara Corridoni. Spring rainstorms prompt questions about life under a metal roof. It’s a common debate during peak rainy season, especially among homeowners considering a re-roofing project this spring: Are metal roofs noisier than other roofing types? Homeowners have posed the question frequently enough that the Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA), an ...
What is an OGEE Gutter?
Learn more about OGEE gutters, how they're formed and the best applications for them. I was talking to Mr. Evans from Legacy Seamless Rain Gutters a few weeks ago and he uses the term K Gutters, whereas last week Mr. DeLamorten from First Choice Gutters calls the same profile rain ...
Black Roofs - Are They a Bad Thing?
Black or darker asphalt colored roofs are some of the best-looking roofs in your neighborhood. Having the dark contrast with the right house paint makes a good looking home or what is sometimes called “curb appeal.” But as a homeowner, are you worried about the heat from the hot summer months ...
Bob's Review on Laminated Asphalt Shingles
There are many types of asphalt shingles to choose from on the market these days. One of the first Laminated Asphalt Shingles designed was the Celotex Presidential Shake now manufactured by CertainTeed. It was designed to be thick and with its staggered rugged look, looking allot like cedar shakes. Having two ...
Q & A - GAF Golden Pledge Warranty
What are your thoughts on the Timberline HD Ultra and Golden Pledge Warranty from GAF? Maureen from Buffalo, NY asked, "What do you think of the Timberline HD Ultra and the Golden Pledge Warranty from GAF?" The Timberline HD Ultra has extra-thick layered design compared to the other standard architectural shingles. It ...
