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Protecting Homes After Disaster Strikes
By Ali Turner, Western Roofing Magazine. Thanks to this innovative, property-protecting wrap, people can rest easy while awaiting permanent home and roof repairs. After a devastating fire left homes in Richardson, Texas in need of immediate house and roof repairs, Stormseal ® was there to protect the properties in ...
Weathering the Storm
IKO® Nordic™ performance laminate asphalt shingles are designed to withstand nature’s impact. As weather patterns continue to change, the frequency of high winds and hailstorms is on the rise, and homeowners are paying attention to these storm threats more than ever before. Likewise, it should come as no surprise that building ...
IRS Reminds Taxpayers to Think About About Financial Preparedness When Planning for Emergencies
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. Gathering important documents you will need post-disaster is a critical step of preparing for an emergency, make sure not to forget these key financial documents while making your plans. Earlier this month, the IRS urged individuals, organizations and businesses to take time now ...
Weather Can't Stop New Johns Manville Plant From Being Built
By Johns Manville. After a year of unprecedented weather delaying construction, plant is slated for completion in 2022. After several weather-delays, Johns Manville’s new production plant in Hillsboro, Texas is finally seeing progress on construction. The project, referred to as “Project Maverick,” had its first tilt wall panels set ...
33,000 Properties in Sydney Damaged by Intense Hailstorm
By Stormseal. When a devastating hailstorm struck the suburb of Berowra, Stormseal was there to provide relief. Traditionally, tarps have been the main material used to temporarily protect a home after severe storms. As the weather around the globe grows increasingly severe, tarps are proving time and time again ...
Weather Hazards During Roofing Operations
By Ryan Quinn, Chicago Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA). It is essential that employers know and consider the risk involved when making the decision to work in potentially hazardous weather conditions. Even in the best of conditions, roofing is a hazardous occupation. When weather and other environmental factors come into play, ...
Avoid These Mistakes That Come With Snow and Ice
By Gary Thill, International Roofing Expo (IRE). The particularly brutal winter this year means new roofing challenges in areas of the nation unprepared for snow and ice. 2021 has already been a doozy of a winter for the nation, especially in areas of the country not used to dealing with ...
Metal Roofing in the Winter: Common Questions Answered
By DECRA. Winter weather is especially hard on homes. Continue reading to learn about the benefits of metal roofing for cooler climates. For residential contractors with customers who live in areas with frequent snow and ice, understanding the benefits of a stone-coated metal roof is crucial. With any big ...
The Storm that Broke the Ice
By Colin Sheehan, RCS Reporter. On June 13 Canada’s 4th costliest natural disaster hit Southern Alberta causing $1.2 billion (and counting) in damage. Last summer, hail the size of tennis balls rocketed down at speeds of 100 kilometers (62 miles) per hour on Calgary, Alberta. The hail shredded homes, destroyed ...
A Slowing Market: Storms, Shortages, Uncertainty
By Gary Thill, International Roofing Expo. A stormy combination threatens an already challenged market. The industry is facing a stormy combination of heightened challenges as recent severe weather events, material shortages, and uncertainty surrounding the upcoming election coincide with a slowing market. The devastation left behind by the recent derecho in the ...
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