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Innovative Roofing Solution Prevents Building Collapse in Severe Winter Weather
By Sika. Thanks to the Sikalastic RoofPro System, a roof was safeguarded from harsh winter conditions. In Ontario, Oregon, the Oregon Department of Health and Welfare leased a privately owned building at 186 East Lane. The building was faced with a serious issue during the winter of 2016/2017. ...
The Job of Protecting Homes After the Storm
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Devasting storms continue to rampage across the U.S. including tornados and hail in the Midwest and extreme snow and rain in the west. According to a March 30, 2023 USA TODAY article, even before Friday's outbreak, there had been more than 300 tornadoes so far, and ...
How to Select the Best Snow Retention for Any Project
By TRA Snow & Sun. Why you may need snow retention While experiencing snowfall during the winter months, some believe that shedding the snow off of their roof is the best option. BUT shedding snow can result in severe damages to the structure, roofing product, surrounding investments, and ...
Hurricane Ian Was no Match for the Dempsey’s Home
By Cass Jacoby. The TAMKO shingles on Laura and Justin Dempsey’s home withstood over 150 mph wind for 10 hours, allowing them to focus on helping others recover post hurricane rather than trying to repair their roof. Cape Coral, Florida was a direct hit for Hurricane Ian last September. Homeowners ...
Extending the Season With Shingles that Perform in Cooler Temps
For the majority of the country, winter comes with cold temperatures and a potentially shorter roofing season, so what do roofing contractors do to extend their season, repair or even re-roof during winter? First, it is important for roofers to look at the products that they are using to see ...
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 ...
Beat the Cold Weather With the Right Underlayment
By Marco Industries. Your cold-weather clothes aren’t going to cut it! Making sure you have the correct roofing underlayment is crucial for living in cold climates. One of Marco’s top priorities is offering products that make installation a breeze, and come winter, our HydraShell™ underlayment stands out as a ...
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 ...
Weather Doesn’t Stand a Chance Against Tremco!
By Cass Jacoby. Give the cold shoulder to winter and the temperature keeping your from extending your season of roofing. Tremco Roofing’s cold weather roofing solutions are designed to keep contractors working throughout the winter. The AlphaGuard™ PUMA (Modified Polyurethane/Methyl Methacrylate) roofing system, is a two-component waterproofing resin, which ...
Temporary Roofing Solution Found for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
By Stormseal. Stormseal offers residents hit by natural disasters the ability to stay in their homes by providing superior temporary roofing. Homeowners hit by natural disasters like Hurricane Ida have something to celebrate as a USACE pilot trial with Stormseal proves to be a success. Under the current program, ...
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