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Wildfire Season is Coming: For Homeowners, it's Time to Heed the Four "S's" for Safety and Preparedness
Gear up: hot weather is coming and that means, it’s the start of wildfire season. Preparing a “fire hardened” home is essential as wildfires threaten more U.S. and Canadian regions than ever before. Leading residential trade organizations such as the Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) and wildfire safety experts say it is ...
Snow Problem: TRA Snow & Sun Has Your Snow Retention Needs Covered
By Cayden Wemple. With record-breaking snowfall in almost every state this season, snow retention is more important than ever. During the recent NERCA convention, RoofersCoffeeShop® had the chance to meet up and talk to Mindy Dahlquist of TRA Snow & Sun to find out a little bit about the company ...
Metal Roofs Combat All Types of Weather
By Drexel Metals. Metal roofs ensure safety from even the most extreme weather cases. A roof is meant to protect occupants from inclement weather. Most roofs offer protection from typical rain or snow; however, when it comes to more extreme cases of weather most roofing materials will not suffice. A severe weather ...
Preventing Disaster: How to Stop Roof Avalanches From Happening
By Cayden Wemple. Having the right systems in place for preventing roof avalanches is vital if you live in an area with heavy snowfall. Rooftop avalanches are devastating, and they can happen quickly and unexpectedly. There are heartbreaking stories of people living out their day normally and suddenly, a roof ...
The Myths of Metal Roofing: Damage From Lightning and Hail Storms
By Drexel Metals. Contrary to popular belief, metal roofs do not actually attract lighting strikes, nor are they easily damaged by hail. These myths are actually very easy to debunk, because testing has told us that metal roofs are not only sustainable, but efficient in protecting the homeowner from ...
Drexel Products Save Family Home from Forest Fire
By Drexel Metals. Drexel Metals’ sophisticated metal roofing system protected the Eldridge family from devastating Boulder, Colorado wildfires. The Eldridge home rises through the ashes With global climate and weather patterns having dramatically changed in recent times, wildfires occur more frequently every year. What was once known as a ...
5 Ways to Winter-proof a Roof
By DrexelMetals. As the weather gets colder, it is just as important to make sure that the roof is prepared for the temperature drop as the rest of the home. Here is what to share with homeowners. Cold weather is returning as we head into fall and winter, which ...
MRA Issues Repair and Rebuilding Warning in Hurricane Aftermath
Now that Hurricane Ian has passed, the Metal Roofing Alliance offers advice on ways to stay vigilant when hiring a contractor. The recovery effort from the damage caused by Hurricane Ian is sure to be a long, difficult road for many homeowners seeking to repair or rebuild. Unfortunately, the challenge can ...
Trouble in Paradise? Not With Stone-coated Metal
By Trevor Underwood, DECRA Metal Roofing. With a roof that can withstand the elements, coastal living remains dreamy. Living on the coast might conjure images of breezy sea air and sunshine-filled beach days, but the reality is that living so close to the sea can take a huge toll on ...
Hurricane Ian and Price Gouging
By Trent Cotney, Adams and Reese, LLP. Hurricane Ian has brought a myriad of legal issues to the forefront. One of the most important things for any contractor or supplier to remember during hurricane repairs is the Florida-specific, price gouging laws. Florida Statute 501.610, commonly referred to as the Price Gouging Statute, ...
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