Weather

By Emma Peterson. A contractor in the Pacific Northwest shares how Everest products help his clients' roofs withstand the unique weather needs of their area. Meet Jeff Chase, a contractor in Eugene, Oregon. He and his company, Chase Roofing & Contracting Inc., are one of the few coatings contractors in ...

Building back better

September 6, 2024 at 12:00 p.m.

By Emma Peterson. Learn how a local contractor did more than just repair the damage caused by an EF3-rated tornado. In March 2021, a massive storm made its way through fifteen states, traveling from the Great Lakes region to the Deep South. With winds peaking around 165 miles per hour, ...

A sealant ready for any condition

September 3, 2024 at 9:00 p.m.

By Dani Sheehan. Simply pour this sealant in place and it cures to form a durable, weather resistant seal for pitch pans and roof repair applications. For tackling roof repairs, you need a reliable solution as versatile as a Swiss Army knife. No one wants to carry around specific products ...

Winter is coming: Prepare your coatings accordingly

September 2, 2024 at 6:00 a.m.

By Emma Peterson. The winter months are near, and we know what is coming with it – temperatures dipping below 40°F that can affect low-slope roof coatings. Winter brings an entire new set of challenges to storing, installing and applying low-slope coatings. Whether it’s a roofing membrane, an adhesive or ...

Protecting roofs from extreme weather events with Polyglass

August 29, 2024 at 9:00 p.m.

By Jesse Sanchez. How Polyglass tackles extreme weather with advanced underlayments. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Karen Edwards sat down with Alex Manos from Polyglass who shared insights on the company’s innovative approach to roofing underlayments, particularly in response to the increasing intensity of extreme weather events. As ...

Finding a shingle you can trust

August 29, 2024 at 3:00 p.m.

By Alberta Allied Roofing Association. Many different areas have seen an increase in extreme hail events. Learn about the different shingles designed to withstand these storms. A roof’s first and foremost job is to protect the rest of the home and the inhabitants. As climate change continues to become an ...

Prepared for the storm

August 26, 2024 at 6:00 a.m.

By Jesse Sanchez. These roofing products promise security in the face of extreme weather conditions. In a recent episode of the Roofing Road Trips® podcast, Polyglass representatives Marco Sieber and Elliott Wood shed light on how shifting weather patterns and the growing need for efficient roofing solutions are shaping the ...

Beat the heat with this free certification training!

July 14, 2024 at 3:00 p.m.

By Emma Peterson. With the extreme heat challenges increasing in areas like California, it is more important than ever to learn to build climate-resilient communities. More and more areas have become climate stressed in recent years. California is one of those places and those that live in the state ...

Heating up this summer: The importance of fire-resistant materials

June 26, 2024 at 6:00 a.m.

By Dani Sheehan. Help your building owners choose the roof that will stand up to both the elements and the risk of fire. Summer is a bustling season for increased construction project activity; however, it’s also a time when the risk of wildfires becomes more prevalent across the country. In ...

7 tips for spring roof maintenance

April 12, 2024 at 6:00 a.m.

By APOC. Go into the warm months prepared with these easy tips for setting roof systems up for success this summer. In general, it is advised to conduct two inspections on a roof a year, one in the spring and one in the fall as the weather shifts again. ...