When Disaster Strikes
Stormseal Stands up to Recent Louisiana Storms and Tornadoes
Homes ‘shrink wrapped’ in the FEMA/U.S. Army Corps of Engineers pilot program following Hurricane Ida were undamaged by recent spring storms. Stormseal, the game-changing storm response solution that provides powerful protection to homes and buildings until permanent repairs can be made, remained intact and undamaged following recent powerful storms and ...
Navigating Roof Inspections After a Hailstorm
By OneClick Code. What you need to know about getting a roof inspection after a hailstorm hits your home. Did you know that 70-90% of roof-related insurance claims are due to wind and hailstorm damage? After hailstorms occur, roofers and insurance adjusters look forward to all the work headed their ...
6 Steps a Roofer Takes to Help You Avoid Avalanches
By DaVinci Roofscapes. Learn how a snow guard is installed and the way it helps prevent mini avalanches from sliding off your roof. Snow guards are strategically placed to help break down snow so your roof doesn’t create a mini avalanche around your home when it snows. If you have ...
A Roofing Underlayment That Resists Water and High Temperatures
By Evelyn Witterholt. This self-adhering roofing underlayment is a great option for nearly all kinds of roofs. MFM Building Products’ Ultra HT Wind & Water Seal® is a polymer-based, self-adhering roofing underlayment that’s perfect for most roof types. The underlayment is made of a white, cross-laminated, non-slip polymer film that’s ...
The Best Roofing Tiles for Northeastern Weather
By Quarrix. Whether it’s winter storms or heat damage, composite roofing can handle any extreme weather conditions. You can find some of the most beautiful cities and sights in the Northeastern U.S. With a variety of landscapes like mountains in Vermont and beaches in New Hampshire, the area is also ...
Why You Should Have Your Roof Inspected After Hurricane Ida
By Evelyn Witterholt. Getting expert eyes on your roof after a storm is crucial, even if your roof looks fine. If you live on the east coast of the United States, then you no doubt understand the impact Hurricane Ida had on your home. It’s not unlikely that homes in ...
These Polymer Roof Tiles are Harder Than Hail
By DaVinci Roofscapes. A major hailstorm in Oklahoma City left practically all roofs damaged except this one type. During severe weather, hail can cause a sizable amount of damage, especially to roofs. Hail is a part of life in Oklahoma’s springtime. However, back in 2010 the destruction was significant when ...
High Wind and Asphalt Shingles
By Lori Jerome, PABCO®. Considerations to account for when selecting the asphalt shingle that will perform best in windy weather. Not all asphalt shingles are created equal, especially when it comes to high winds. There are plenty of factors to consider. Some shingles can withstand higher wind gusts, warranties are ...
Does My Roof Have Hail Damage?
By Cass Jacoby. Learn how to assess the level of damage sustained on your roof. With hailstorms usually comes damage, but the degree of destruction can be easy to miss if it isn’t totally obvious. The most telltale signs of hail damage are broken or missing shingles, as ...
Stop the Spread of Wildfire by Better Understanding Wildland-Urban Interface Code
By DaVinci Roofscapes Learn more about the WUI code and which roofing materials will better protect your home this wildfire season. The Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Code was designed to minimize the risks of wildfire spread from forest areas to property. The WUI code requires building products, including roofing, be evaluated ...
