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National Nail’s New Self-Sealing STINGER® Mini SnowGuard™

November 20, 2019

National Nail's Self-Sealing STINGER Mini Showguard can be installed at any temperature and helps greatly reduce the risk of ice and snow runoff on metal roofing.

Roofing Contractors 'Vent' About Homeowners

Air Vent asked roofing contractors to share the one message they’d like to say to a homeowner before arriving to inspect the roof and attic ventilation system.

Paul Scelsi

October 14, 2019

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Air Vent asked roofing contractors to share the one message they’d like to say to a homeowner before arriving to inspect the roof and attic ventilation system.

San Jose Sharks and Solar4America Announce Partnership to Rename Sharks' Ice Rinks

October 17, 2016

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In conjunction with opening day for the 2016-17 National Hockey League season, Sharks Sports & Entertainment announced an agreement with Solar4America by PetersenDean Roofing & Solar to rename the Sharks’ Ice rinks in San Jose and Fremont.

AceClamp®/PMC Industries Introduces COLOR Snap™

March 10, 2016

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COLOR Snap™ retention bar blends in with any modern roof color scheme.

GAF Study Explores Attic Health

Understanding the Role of Ventilation for Roofing

Sudhir Railkar

February 10, 2016

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There are a few strategies for dealing with ventilation in an attic. Which is the best to use?

How to Fight Ice Dams

Paul Scelsi

December 10, 2015

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Mother Nature usually wins, but these roofing contractors put up a good fight on behalf of homeowners.

Waterproof Roofing Underlayment on Steep-Slope Roofs

Scott A. Tomlinson, PE

March 5, 2014

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Ice dam-related water leakage continues to plague many steep-slope roofs.

Roof Edge Adaptor

HotDrip

June 14, 2012

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A new metal drip edge designed for the innovative HotEdgeTM Ice Prevention System now gives contractors an alternative to extensive modifications when installing the system on standing seam metal roofs.

Ice Dams: Educating Homeowners About the Dangers and Solutions

Brian Ray

December 7, 2010

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Every winter the threat of ice dams rears its ugly head. Ice dams hide potential problems that are unknown to most homeowners and often present an opportunity for roofing contractors to educate homeowners about the dangers that lie beneath the glistening icicles.