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Read the How To Stay Cool While Roofing – Tips For Working Outside In The Heat article

Friday, December 15th 2023 For Contractors

How To Stay Cool While Roofing – Tips For Working Outside In The Heat

Staying cool while roofing can be a challenge. Demand for roofers is high in the summer; so roofing professionals often have to work the hottest days and without shade.

Read the Using Color to Sell in the Home article

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Contractor Resources

Friday, December 15th 2023 For Contractors

Using Color to Sell in the Home

Using Color to Sell in the Home Aesthetics are a top consideration for homeowners deciding on a new roof material – and color plays a major role.

Read the How to Determine if a Roof Deck has Wood Rot and How to Replace Roof Sheathing article

Home Maintenance

Friday, December 15th 2023 For Homeowners

How to Determine if a Roof Deck has Wood Rot and How to Replace Roof Sheathing

If your roof decking gets wet, it can develop wood rot and impact the performance of your whole roof.

Read the Ridge Vents or Box Vents: Which Should You Use? article

Roofing 101

Friday, December 15th 2023 For Homeowners

Ridge Vents or Box Vents: Which Should You Use?

Ridge Vents or Box Vents: Which Should You Use? Proper roof ventilation is critical to keep your roof and home healthy. While all homes should have soffit…

Read the What Building Science Tells Us About Installing a Better Roof article

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Contractor Resources

Thursday, December 14th 2023 For Contractors

What Building Science Tells Us About Installing a Better Roof

Each year, weather and natural disaster events in North America cost billions of dollars in damage to homes and buildings. That’s why organizations like the…

Read the The Storm is Over. Now What? article

Home Maintenance

Thursday, December 14th 2023 For Homeowners

The Storm is Over. Now What?

The people who live under your roof are your first priority. Is there anything more important than the safety of those you love? Once the storm has…

Read the Blueprint for Roofing Shingle Application Guide article

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Pro Tools

Wednesday, November 22nd 2023 For Contractors

Blueprint for Roofing Shingle Application Guide

Blueprint for Roofing videos: Play the program modules through completely. Play them a second time and compare the information with the roof installation instructions printed on…

Read the The Correct Roof Shingle Exposure for 3-Tab and Laminate Shingles article

Roofing 101

Wednesday, November 22nd 2023 For Homeowners

The Correct Roof Shingle Exposure for 3-Tab and Laminate Shingles

The Correct Roof Shingle Exposure for 3-Tab and Laminate Shingles A shingle’s exposure is the portion of the shingle left uncovered by the one above it. Proper…

Read the The Evolution of the Roofing Industry article

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Contractor Resources

Wednesday, November 22nd 2023 For Contractors

The Evolution of the Roofing Industry

How Has the Roofing Industry Changed in the Last 30 Years? Some things never change, right? Like roofing shingles. After all, they’re still made with asphalt…

Read the Roof Ice Dam Removal article

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Home Maintenance

Wednesday, November 22nd 2023 For Homeowners

Roof Ice Dam Removal

In the winter, ice tends to collect on some roofs near the edges because of snow from a snowstorm that melts and refreezes during a drop in temperature.

Read the When and How To Replace or Repair Damaged Roof Fascia Board article

Home Maintenance

Wednesday, November 22nd 2023 For Homeowners

When and How To Replace or Repair Damaged Roof Fascia Board

The fascia board is the long wooden board behind the gutters on a house. It connects to the roof rafters, closes off the attic and serves as the mount for gutters.

Read the A Roofer’s Guide To Nail Gun Safety article

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Pro Tools

Wednesday, November 22nd 2023 For Contractors

A Roofer’s Guide To Nail Gun Safety

As a residential roofer, one of your top tools will be a roofing nail gun (often called a “roofing nailer”).

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