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Preparing roofs today for tomorrow’s storms
By Emma Peterson. A slower hurricane season offers contractors and property owners an opportunity to improve roof performance with products like APOC’s Polyset AH-160 tile adhesive system. This Atlantic hurricane season has been unusually quiet so far. As Alex Schneider reported at the beginning of September, “Historically, about ⅔ of ...
Heat cramps: The warning sign too many roofers ignore
By Cotney Consulting Group. Ignoring heat cramps doesn't demonstrate strength. It increases the likelihood that the body's cooling system will continue to deteriorate. Every experienced roofer has probably seen it happen. A crew member suddenly stops what they're doing and grabs the back of their leg. Maybe it's a calf ...
Beat the heat with Tremco’s sealants
By Emma Peterson. Even in the hottest season, you can trust these sealants to stick. According to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), July 2026 was the hottest month ever recorded in the United States (records begin in 1895). And this is not an isolated North American ...
Handle the heat with spray foam
By Emma Peterson. Dive into the best practices for using spray foam to build energy-efficient roofing systems. Across the globe, heat waves are becoming more common. The Center for Climate and Energy Solutions reports that “in cities across the United States, the average rate of extreme heat events increased ...
Waterproofing systems for today’s toughest environments
By Dani Sheehan. Exterior waterproofing plays a critical role in storm preparedness for new and aging commercial properties. As hurricane season approaches many regions across the U.S., contractors are being asked to ensure buildings can withstand harsh weather, heavy moisture exposure and long-term environmental wear. From coastal humidity and salt ...
When wildfire smoke reaches the roof
By Cotney Consulting Group. Wildfire smoke has become an operational concern that many Canadian roofing contractors can no longer treat as an uncommon event. By mid-July 2026, hundreds of active wildfires were burning across Canada, with elevated fire danger affecting several northern and central regions. Smoke from those fires ...
7 tips for spring roof maintenance
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. ...
SRS delivers storm-ready supplies
By Emma Peterson. SRS Distribution keeps contractors equipped with the roofing materials and building products they need to rebuild in the aftermath of storms. By virtue of size and environmental diversity, the United States sees a lot of storms and natural phenomena. From tornadoes East of the Rocky Mountains and ...
Why FM approvals matter
By Dani Sheehan. FM approvals are helping shape the future of our industry by defining durability, accountability and risk management for commercial roofing systems. At its core, Factory Mutual (FM) is a unique organization with a dual mission. On one side, it operates as a global insurance provider. On the ...
Severe weather and temperature swings: Is your facility protected?
By Greenwood Industries. Proactive planning and informed system selection help reduce risk, extend service life and support resilient performance. Winter in the Northeast is rarely predictable. One week brings two feet of snow and the next brings temperatures in the 50s. When severe storms and freeze and thaw cycles come into ...
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