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New York City Inches Toward Drones for Building Inspections.
The New York City Department of Buildings is inching closer to authorizing drones for building inspections.
Apr 4, 20222 min read
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Is It Important to Hire a Local Roofing Contractor?
Every roofing company should be proud of its work and be willing to stand behind it. Make sure the one you hire offers a warranty.
Mar 15, 20227 min read
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OSHA, The Roofing Industry and Fall Protection.
Fall protection in construction (OSHA 1926.501) regularly tops the list of most cited OSHA standards following workplace inspections.
Mar 7, 20224 min read
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Daylight Enhances Wellbeing and Learning.
The use of daylight in educational facilities can be a hugely beneficial way to maximize student performance and productivity.
Feb 16, 20221 min read
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How Can I Protect My Roof from Hail Damage?
Not all hail damage can be seen on the surface of a roofing shingle.
Feb 7, 20224 min read
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Rebuilding After The Colorado Marshall Fire
Be aware that the logistics of building after a large fire can be tricky and expensive.
Feb 1, 20224 min read
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Protect Your Home from Cold Weather Disasters.
With winter weather fully underway in Colorado, the risk of home disasters doesn’t hibernate.
Jan 18, 20223 min read
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A faster, easier, and dramatically cheaper solar roof.
Timberline Solar shingle is the world’s first nailable solar shingle. This is the future of roofing.
Jan 7, 20222 min read
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What Are Impact Resistant Roof Shingles?
Impact-resistant shingles are designed to minimize roof damage during a severe weather event and can extend the life of your roof.
Jan 3, 20224 min read
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10 Biggest Climate Disasters Of 2021 Cost $170 Billion
Hurricane Ida cost $65 billion, according to the study by U.K. charity Christian Aid.
Dec 6, 20212 min read
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How Shade Trees and Cool Roofs Can Slow the Billion-Dollar Drain of Urban Heat.
Phoenix area's rising heat will cost hundreds of lives and billions of dollars if they don't adopt widespread tree planting and cool roofs.
Oct 31, 20214 min read
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The Ecological Promise of Living Roofs
Green roofs can increase biodiversity, reduce energy usage, and cut greenhouse gas emissions by lowering air conditioning demand.
Oct 3, 20212 min read
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Can You Keep a Roof Cool in Summer and Warm in Winter?
Yes, it is possible to keep roofs cool in summer and warm in winter by using a better roof coating, such as vanadium oxide.
Sep 5, 20214 min read
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Are Shingles Environmentally Friendly?
GAF is blazing a path toward more environmentally responsible manufacturing and construction.
Aug 1, 20212 min read
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How Do I Find a Trustworthy Roofing Company?
A trustworthy roofing company should be licensed; building codes must be followed, and only a licensed company will know what is expected.
Jul 4, 20212 min read
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NYC's Roofs Are Getting a Sustainable Makeover
A mapping project from The Nature Conservancy, shows only 730 green roofs out of over 1 million rooftops in NYC.
Jun 6, 20217 min read
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Should I Really Worry About Mold?
Insurers have been adding a clause that limits or excludes payments for issues caused by mold.
May 2, 20212 min read
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How Do I Know If I Need a New Roof?
Sometimes a roof can naturally reach the end of its useful life without experiencing a roof failure.
Apr 25, 20211 min read
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Is A Roof Inspection Really Important?
Putting off a roof inspection increases the likelihood that your roof may suffer from damaging leaks and void any warranty.
Apr 4, 20212 min read
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Roof Replacement Cost
The cost of a roof replacement depends on various factors that can’t always be easily summed up with a general statement.
Mar 28, 20216 min read
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