By Trevor Underwood, DECRA Metal Roofing. Learn how top roofing materials perform over the years. Editor’s note: Share this information with your customers who want to learn more about the longevity of their roof. A roof is a large investment, which means that durability and longevity are key factors when it comes to ...
By Trevor Underwood, DECRA Metal Roofing. Discover what makes roofing material qualify for a Class 4 Hail Rating. Hailstorms can wreak havoc on homes, but not all roofing materials are up to the challenge. Class 4 hail has been compared to throwing baseballs at 70 mph, but what exactly does ...
By Trevor Underwood, DECRA Metal Roofing. Learn what this mandate is and what it means for your roof. Editor’s note: Share this information with your customers in California. You may have heard of the California Solar Mandate, approved by the California Energy Commission in 2018. If not here’s the gist: it aims to ...
By Trevor Underwood, DECRA Metal Roofing. Learn the difference between stone-coated and standing seam metal roofing to choose the best material for your needs. Metal roofing is well known for its unmatched durability, energy efficiency and aesthetic versatility. Among the various options, stone-coated metal roofing and standing seam roofing both offer unique ...
By Trevor Underwood, DECRA Metal Roofing. Getting a roof remodeled is a major investment, and homeowners don’t want to go into one unprepared for what they’re getting into. These checklists can help! While roof remodels are common jobs for contractors to work on, these projects are usually a ...
By Trevor Underwood, DECRA Metal Roofing. Enter the 2024 DECRA Metal Roofing Project of the Year Competition today! The 2024 DECRA Metal Roofing Project of the Year Competition is now open. Contractors from across the country are encouraged to enter and showcase their residential and commercial projects featuring DECRA Metal ...
By Trevor Underwood, DECRA Metal Roofing. Do metal roofs offer home and building owners better energy efficiency than traditional roofing materials? The experts explain. In a steadily rising climate, energy efficient building solutions are becoming increasingly popular. As the roof of homes and buildings are directly exposed to ...
By Trevor Underwood, DECRA Metal Roofing. Pro tips for keeping DECRA metal roofs clean and long-lasting. Maintaining the beauty and durability of a DECRA metal roof requires regular cleaning to prevent the build-up of dust, dirt and organic growth like algae, moss and mildew. This guide provides you with ...
By Trevor Underwood, DECRA Metal Roofing. Hailstorms can be unpredictable. Find out which hail sizes can leave your roof vulnerable to damage. For homeowners and building owners in hail-prone regions, taking proper precautions before and after storms is crucial to maintaining the integrity and health of their roofs. Hail damage ...
By Trevor Underwood, DECRA. Learn from this case study about building a roof designed for surviving a Canadian winter. This case study begins with Charley Lortie, a roofer and building owner. He found a rundown Ottawa apartment building in 1978 and saw a myriad of possibilities. While dilapidated, the building ...