Florida’s New Building Code: What Roofing Pros Need to Know
Of all the places in the United States, Florida has some of the toughest building codes around—at least where roofing is concerned. It’s something born out of necessity. Since Florida is a hurricane-prone state with a history of big storms making landfall, these codes...
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The Continuing Roofing Supply Shortage: Tips for Roofing Contractors
In the roofing industry, the COVID-19 saga continues. Raw materials shortages have been affecting every aspect of construction in the form of increasing prices, shipping delays, and other issues. All of this is compounded by the fact that storm season has resulted in...
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Amid Challenges, A Bright Future Ahead for the Roofing Industry
It’s undeniable that COVID-19 has had sweeping impacts on the roofing industry, some of which, we’ve talked about before. Early on, roofing contractors experienced material and inspection delays, canceled jobs, and layoffs. As things have progressed, prices have gone...
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COVID-19: The Impact on the Roofing Industry
COVID-19 has had far-reaching effects on industries of all kinds—and that includes the roofing industry. From the start, roofers and others in the industry have struggled to produce supplies, and some of these challenges are ongoing. That is compounded by the fact...
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What is the Best Synthetic Underlayment? Pros and Cons of Top Brands
What are the best underlayment products available? Here is a roundup of the best synthetic roofing underlayment brands along with their pros and cons!
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What is Best for Florida Roof Underlayment? Hot Mop vs. Peel and Stick
Is hot mop or peel and stick underlayment the better choice for Florida rooftops? Click here to learn about building codes and which underlayment to use!
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What Type of Underlayment is Best for Snowy, Cold Weather?
There are lots of types of underlayment out there, and they’ve all got their advantages and disadvantages. Some perform better in extreme heat, some are designed to withstand moisture, and so on. What’s best for areas that experience a lot of cold and snow? For these...
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All the Facts Roofing Pros Need to Know about Synthetic Underlayment
Roofing felt has been around for a long time. More than 170 years ago, prospectors covered their shanty roofs with roofing felt, which was known as felt paper or tar paper back then. And it served as the primary roofing material, too, not just an underlayment....
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Benefits of a Storm Proof Roof
The roof is perhaps the most important element of the entire home. It’s what keeps the rain out and keeps the entire rest of the home safe from moisture, UV radiation, snow, hail, ice and more. That’s why a storm proof roof is so important. High wind events can do a...
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7 Things that can Damage Your Roofing Underlayment
Underlayment is a vital part of a roof’s structure, something that can protect the roof deck in the event that the roofing itself fails or if water should seep beneath shingles. But can the underlayment itself fail? It can if it has been damaged—and here are some of...
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What is the Best Underlayment to Protect Roof Valleys from Leaking?
This is a question that people ask us all the time! What type of underlayment should you use on the valleys of a roof? You’ve got a choice between traditional felt underlayment, synthetic underlayment, and peel and stick synthetic underlayment. All of these options...
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Summer Roofing Safety Tips for Contractors and Crews
Summer is roofing time, and we all know what that means! It’s time to consider safety. This year, there are a whole host of new safety precautions to keep in mind because of COVID-19—and we happen to have a post about staying safe on the job despite the pandemic, if...
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