Articles Tagged with ''severe weather''

AccuWeather map of the storm affecting the Carolinas
Storm Preparation

Roofers Brace as Hurricane Erin Nears Outer Banks

Contractors brace for flooding, high winds, and storm surge as the Outer Banks prepare for Erin’s closest approach.
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Tanja Kern
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Hurricane Erin’s 20-ft waves and 80-mph gusts threaten N.C.’s Outer Banks. Contractors are ready to respond to evacuations, flooding risks, and storm surge as they loom.



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Storm Season

The Benefits of FORTIFIED-Compliant Vents

Withstanding severe storms and reduced insurance claims are among the positives of FORTIFIED vents
Paul Scelsi
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An important aspect of building an above-code FORTIFIED Roof is the ventilation. The experts at AirVent Inc. examine ventilation's role in building robust roofs that better resist severe weather.


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Extreme Weather
Extreme Weather Special Section

Storm Season 2025: Preparing for Uncertainty

Experts warn of an active storm season with up to 18 named storms, nearly 1,500 tornadoes and large hailstones
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
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With an intense storm season, rising heat, and economic uncertainty on the horizon, roofing contractors who prepare now will be the ones who stay ahead of the chaos.
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Inside the GAF-IBHS FORTIFIED Alliance
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Inside the GAF-IBHS FORTIFIED Alliance

GAF and IBHS FORTIFIED have a unique partnership geared to level up roofing contractors for the future of resilient homes.
Art Aisner, Editor in Chief of Roofing Contractor
Art Aisner
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The FORTIFIED home movement is more than 80,000 residences strong nationwide and growing. RC catches up with leaders in the resiliency space to discuss the opportunity ahead for roofing contractors.
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Rooftops

Exploring Warranties in Roofing

Manufacturers use them to market products to contractors and contractors use them to market to customers. But who reads the fine print?
Melissa Dunson is the Director of Marketing for Central States Manufacturing
Melissa Dunson
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Few people actually read a warranty's fine print and understand what is covered and for how long. Melissa Dunson translates the rhetoric into easy-to-understand terms.
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