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5 tips to keep your roof in top shape this spring
By Trevor Underwood, DECRA Metal Roofing. Don’t forget the one part of your home that takes a beating year-round. Editor’s note: Share this information with your customers who have metal roofs. As the weather turns and homeowners reach for rakes, sponges and power washers, there’s one crucial part of the house that sometimes ...
New Everest Guard* snow guards from Rocky Mountain Snow Guards
The Everest Guard EG10 and Everest Guard EG16 are two ultra-strong, gusset-designed snow guards, featuring a stackable design for ease of use. Rocky Mountain Snow Guards has introduced the new Everest Guard* EG10 and EG16, two ultra-strong, gusset-designed snow guards. Constructed stackable for trouble-free handling on rooftops, the welded steel snow ...
Undercover metal
By Emma Peterson. Metal panels are becoming a popular choice in place of other products. When you imagine a metal roof or metal siding, you might get an image of an old barn or shed. The likelihood is you pictured a building painted a bright primary color. While many of us still ...
Retrofit roofs: The power plants of tomorrow
By Dale Nelson, president of Roof Hugger, LLC. One roof, two jobs — providing protection from the elements now, offering clean energy production for decades to come. A roof is no longer just the structural lid that protects buildings from the elements. It's becoming a launchpad for the next wave of energy ...
22 years and counting: Building a career on the roof
By Emma Peterson. Find your future in the roofing industry through hard work and dedication. When Adam Cook graduated from high school, he wasn’t planning on one day working on roofs. Instead, he was working in a tire shop. Collecting paystubs at the shop, he came upon the salary number of one ...
Why symmetrical standing seam panels are taking over
Innovation, efficiency and durability — this roofing breakthrough changes everything. The roofing industry is no stranger to innovation, but few advancements have made waves quite like symmetrical standing seam metal panels. Long favored for their sleek aesthetics and durability, metal roofs are now evolving to offer even greater efficiency and adaptability. ...
Military-grade re-roofing, no compromise
By Roof Hugger. Battle-tested roofing systems trusted by the U.S. military and built for mission-critical performance. When you're retrofitting the roof of a high-security military installation, there's no room for error, delays or guesswork — and Roof Hugger knows it. With a track record of supplying design and materials for millions of ...
Get a behind-the-scenes look at leading manufacturing plants
By Emma Peterson. This is a great opportunity for roofing professionals to learn about the products they use day-in and day-out. Throughout the year, Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA) hosts Roadshows around the country. These are exciting opportunities for roofing owners and professionals to expand their knowledge and connect with colleagues. ...
Wood you believe it’s metal?
By Emma Peterson. Meet the siding that brings the benefits of metal with the beauty of traditional board and batten. If you’ve watched any home renovation show in the 2010s, you saw the rise of the modern farmhouse firsthand. If you weren’t watching HGTV or DIY Network, these homes often featured large, ...
Peeking behind the curtain… How snow retention plans are created at Rocky Mountain Snow Guards
Rocky Mountain Snow Guards, Inc. manufactures snow guards and fence-style snow retention systems designed to protect people and property. It may not be Oz, but it can be just as fascinating. Send your roof plan to Rocky Mountain Snow Guards and almost magically you receive a complete snow retention plan detailing ...
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