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Weather
Consider climate when choosing a downspout system
By Metal-Era®. Understand the difference between open-face and closed-face downspout systems to choose the best solution for mitigating water damage on the roof. In the springtime, the weather can vary dramatically, cycling between freezing and thawing, particularly in colder climates. Metal-Era® believes downspouts are a critical part of a roofing ...
How hail size impacts roof damage
By Trevor Underwood, DECRA Metal Roofing. Hailstorms can be unpredictable. Find out which hail sizes can leave your roof vulnerable to damage. For homeowners and building owners in hail-prone regions, taking proper precautions before and after storms is crucial to maintaining the integrity and health of their roofs. Hail damage ...
Metal roofs give extra protection when harsh weather hits
By Metal Sales. Switching from a traditional roof to a metal roof provides the dependability needed to combat the increase in disastrous weather events. In more recent years, there has been an increase in extreme weather across the nation. Devastating hurricanes, wildfires, tornadoes and more have left homes crumbling and ...
Upgrading durability, reliability and aesthetics with DECRA Metal Roofing
By Trevor Underwood, DECRA. Learn from this case study about building a roof designed for surviving a Canadian winter. This case study begins with Charley Lortie, a roofer and building owner. He found a rundown Ottawa apartment building in 1978 and saw a myriad of possibilities. While dilapidated, the building ...
Outlasting the storm
By Rob Haddock, The Metal Roof Experts at S-5!®. Learn how to make sure your roofing projects stand up to extreme weather conditions and keep your customers safe. Extreme weather events are occurring more and more frequently. Whether it’s over ten feet of snow on the Pacific Coast, tornadoes in ...
Finding a shingle you can trust
By Alberta Allied Roofing Association. Many different areas have seen an increase in extreme hail events. Learn about the different shingles designed to withstand these storms. A roof’s first and foremost job is to protect the rest of the home and the inhabitants. As climate change continues to become an ...
Sealing the deal with Kingspan's insulated metal panels
By Emma Peterson. Learn how IMPs played a crucial role in developing a manufacturing site that can beat the Texas heat. Back in 2022, AISIN Corporation was looking to open their first plant in the state of Texas. AISIN is an automatic transmission manufacturer, and the plan was to build ...
Safeguarding lives in sweltering conditions
By Marco Industries. A reminder that safety comes first, especially in the case of extreme weather conditions. As temperatures soar and summer heat becomes relentless, Phoenix's groundbreaking heat safety ordinance stands as a beacon of protection for outdoor workers. This unanimously passed measure by the Phoenix City Council mandates employers ...
Shielding homes from the storm
By Drexel Metals. Understand the unmatched durability of metal roofing against extreme weather in the United States. The U.S. continues to experience a lot of severe weather events due to its geography, and they appear to be getting worse each year. “Blame geography for the U.S. getting hit by ...
Designed to outlast the storm
By Emma Peterson. Learn how Westlake Roofing products are designed to face extreme weather events such as hail and wind storms. Because severe weather events are becoming more common each year, it is key to make sure your roof is set up to succeed in the face of any storm. ...
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