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Why snow retention matters
By Emma Peterson. Learn about the danger snow on a roof can present and how you can mitigate it. In a new episode of MetalTalk™, Karen Edwards sat down with Mindy Dahlquist, TRA Snow and Sun’s business development manager, to talk about how you can mitigate the risks related to ...
How to prepare your roof for winter weather
By Jesse Sanchez. Get ready for the harshest season by winterizing your roof to save money and stress. New England’s notorious winter weather, characterized by biting winds, relentless snowstorms and freezing temperatures, demands thorough preparation, particularly for your home’s first line of defense: the roof. According to Adam Quenneville Roofing ...
Improve roof longevity and energy efficiency through proper ventilation
By Metal Era. Discover why proper ventilation is crucial for maintaining roof longevity and energy efficiency in varying climates. Promoting a sustainable and energy efficient building can be accomplished with the right ventilation. This also prolongs the life of the roof system by reducing the difference between the outside temperature ...
Boost your business with patio cover installs
By RPS Metal Roofing and Siding. Learn how to build the perfect metal roof patio cover. As fall and winter set in, it’s a great time to offer clients a patio upgrade with a durable metal roof cover that provides shelter from the elements. By building a comfortable, year-round accessible ...
Busting metal roofing myths
By Drexel Metals. Think metal roofs make your building hotter? Think again. When it comes to energy efficiency, a roof does more than just keep the rain out — it plays a critical role in keeping temperatures comfortable inside. Despite the common misconception that metal roofs turn buildings ...
How to meet new building code requirements for gutters
By Metal-Era. ANSI/SPRI GT-1 testing sets industry standard for gutter systems to make commercial roofs more secure in the wake of high winds After two years of development led by the Single Ply Roofing Industry group (SPRI), ANSI/SPRI GT-1 became an official testing standard for gutter systems in 2016. The ...
Your ultimate roofing solution for extreme weather protection
By Jesse Sanchez. An underlayment engineered for maximum durability across all roofing systems. Ultra HT Wind & Water Seal®, by MFM Building Products, is more than just an underlayment — it's a high-performance, self-adhering solution designed to protect roofs from the harshest elements. With a 45-mil thickness and high-temperature ...
Forget Halloween, the scariest season for homeowners may be right around the corner
MRA experts share 12 tips for getting ready for winter’s wrath, inside and outside your home! Halloween is here, causing many homeowners to shudder at the thought of what’s potentially around the corner: Winter is coming and with it, the possibility of frigid weather and damaging snow and ice storms. But ...
Free snow retention training class from Rocky Mountain Snow Guards
Winter's just around the corner, prepare ahead of time before the snow storms hit! Rocky Mountain Snow Guards now offers both one-on-one and group setting free training classes detailing the installation of snow retention systems. Sessions can be done onsite at Colorado locations or set up virtually for contractors nationwide. “We can ...
Florida under state of emergency with Hurricane Milton
By Trent Cotney, Adams and Reese. With many towns and neighborhoods still recovering from Hurricane Helene, Floridians now find themselves facing the aftermath of Hurricane Milton. On Monday, October 7, Governor DeSantis issued an updated state of emergency, expanding the list of affected counties from 35 to 54. What a state of emergency ...
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