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SWOT analyses have long been a useful tool for businesses of all kinds. A complete SWOT analysis can inform your long-term business strategy...

Have you ever approached a roofing project and wondered: is roofing felt necessary?

Every roof has to start somewhere, and that somewhere is at the appropriately named starter shingle (also called starter strip). Starter shingles are the initial shingle products installed on the roof, just before the first course of the finish shingles, which will comprise the visible parts of the roof.

Flat roofs are in style in the residential roofing world. You will find flat roofs on tiny homes built in urban centers and on rural off-grid homes.

The roof valley is a challenging part of the roof to install. The water from both roof planes is channeled into the valley, so it carries the most water.

If you have more roofing projects than you have qualified workers to complete them, here are some helpful tips for finding, hiring and keeping the right people.

As a residential roofer, your tools are an important part of everyday life. When used properly and chosen carefully they can help keep you safe, make the job go more smoothly and allow your work to really shine.

Drip edges are metal sheets, usually shaped like an “L,” installed at the edge of the roof. Also called drip edge flashing or D-metal.

Contractors Ask IKO for the Truth About Asphalt Roofing Shingles Experienced roofing contractors are a great source of information when homeowners need a straight answer about their…

During a reroof job, you’ll need to dispose of a lot of shingles. Most roofing professionals choose to rent a dumpster for shingle disposal, but it’s not quite as simple as it sounds.

Why You Need Proposals & Roofing Contracts and How They Differ Ah, paperwork. It’s one of those “necessary evils” that every business owner needs, but tends to…

If you’ve been in the roofing business for any length of time, you’ve already tried various ways to generate roofing leads.