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How new testing standards have changed to address weather hazards
By Metal-Era and Hickman Edge Systems. Let the experts at Metal-Era and Hickman Edge Systems guide you through the new ANSI/SPRI GT-1 testing standard and how it protects contractors and building owners. In 2021, the International Building Code (IBC) was updated to include ANSI/SPRI GT-1. ANSI/SPRI GT-1 is a test ...
Systems to protect homes in snowy climates
By Jonny Suchor. The increasing awareness of snow retention systems plays a pivotal role in keeping roofs, surrounding landscapes and people safe. Winter is here and with that brings shifts in weather patterns across various regions. These seasonal changes can bring intense weather conditions, much like the snow and ice ...
The best roofing combination for winter weather resilience
By Dani Sheehan. Understand the perfect union between composite roofing and snow retention systems in harsh environments with icy, winter conditions. Do you work in an area with heavy snow loads and harsh winter months? Are you helping your customers choose composite roofing systems as a more durable solution for ...
Navigating winter roofing: Tools, techniques and thermal sealing
By Equipter. Explore strategies and considerations for roofing contractors and homeowners to achieve successful and safe roof replacements during winter months. Roofers encounter distinct challenges when undertaking roofing projects throughout the winter months, and homeowners face unique considerations when replacing a roof during this time of year. Addressing these challenges ...
3-part Hurricane Plan for Contractors and Insurers
By EagleView. EagleView knows hurricanes can cause a great deal of stress and confusion for everyone involved, so they’ve put together a three-point plan to help be prepared for the next hurricane season. During the hurricane season each year, EagleView is here and ready to help contractors and ...
5 Ways to Protect and Reinforce Windows This Hurricane Season
By RPS Metal Roofing and Siding, Inc. Whether you’re in an area susceptible to hurricanes or just experiencing heavy storms, windows are incredibly important to ensure they have added protection. When it comes to hurricane season, it is more than just a home’s roof that needs protection. Windows are particularly ...
Preparing Your Structure to Outlast Florida Hurricanes
By Metal Sales. The roofing professionals from Metal Sales share how to rebuild after a hurricane and how to prepare for the next hurricane. Editor’s note: Share this article with your customers to prepare them for the next hurricane season! Hurricanes can do a tremendous amount of damage to ...
Location Matters – Re-roofing Your Home With Environment in Mind
By Metal Roofing Alliance. Do you know what to look for in a roof based on your geographical region and climate? This guide has the answers for you! Editor’s note: The Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) has organized the Residential Metal Roofing Buyer’s Guide to help homeowners learn about ...
The Best Roofing Materials to use in Areas With Severe Weather Climates
By Certified Contractors Network. When choosing materials for a roof in an area that commonly sees harsh weather, it is important that those materials will withstand severe storms and other conditions they may encounter. While all roofs are designed to withstand bad weather to an extent, there are ...
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 ...
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