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Why SPF Roofing Handles Hail Damage Without Needing to be Replaced
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. SPF roofing systems have unique characteristics that make them particularly adept at managing hail damage. SPF (spray polyurethane foam) has specific characteristics that protects the substrate against damage from hail, making this roof system resilient in a hail event. If we consider the physical characteristics ...
WUI is Growing and Testing Requirements are Increasing
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. As wildfires are becoming more commonplace, WUI is growing and products that are tested and approved like Pli-Dek are becoming mandatory. Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) is a term commonly known in areas that experience wildfires. WUI is the zone of transition between unoccupied land and human development; ...
Three Things to Know About Tropical Storm Elsa
Understand what's happening now with Elsa, the greatest concern and what it means for areas affected by this tropical storm. What’s happening? Elsa made landfall as a Tropical Storm along the western Florida coast roughly 50 miles southeast of Tallahassee with sustained winds of up to 65 mph, 10 mph below Category ...
High Winds, Rain and Dust Pound on Arizona Roofs
By Colin Sheehan, RCS Reporter. Over the weekend, major cities in Arizona faced the rage of mother nature and are now left cleaning up the mess. On Saturday, July 10, 2021, the National Weather Service (NWS) issued a severe thunderstorm warning and blowing dust advisory for major areas of Arizona, ...
Long-term Temporary Repair Solutions are Essential in Wake of Roofing Material Shortages
Property owners in the path of Tropical Storm Elsa are urged to ask for Stormseal, the innovative storm protection solution that heat shrinks to damaged structures, providing superior protection for up to a year. Stormseal, the game-changing storm response solution that provides powerful protection to homes and buildings until permanent repairs ...
5 Ways to Get Ahead on Restoration Projects Post-Storm
By ABC Supply. What to do as an insurance restoration contractor after a storm passes. Whether you are a seasoned veteran or this is your first-time offering insurance restoration services, jumping into a market after a storm is daunting. It is important to quickly establish you are a trustworthy professional. ...
OSHA’s Recommendations to Curb Heat Illness
By National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA). Protect your workers from hot weather hazards with these resources from OSHA. It is summer again and with the sun comes a higher chance of heat illness. Workers who spend most of their time outside, like roofing contractors, are at particular risk, so now ...
The 2021 Hurricane Report
As climate change continues to increase the severity and frequency of natural catastrophe events, it is more important than ever for communities to be prepared for when disaster strikes. While we can’t control the occurrence of natural disasters like hurricanes, we can prepare for them. Understanding the risk to help ...
Choosing the Right SPF for Your Customers' Home: How to Beat the Heat This Summer
Not all roofs are created equal, and that’s especially true when it comes to controlling extreme summertime temperatures. With a hotter-than-ever summer predicted in many parts of the U.S. and Canada, understanding how a roof performs to keep homeowners cool while maximizing energy savings is essential. Helping your customers choose the ...
Upcoming Hurricane Season Cause for Concern to Homeowners with Non-Metal Roofs, Says Alliance Group
Treasure Coast CEO says above-normal storm activity may substantially damage older roofs built with weaker materials. With forecasters predicting as many as 10 hurricanes and 20 storms this hurricane season, the owner of a Port St. Lucie, Florida-based roofing company is warning that some homeowners aren't as prepared as they believe ...
