Like many firefighters, I always look at buildings as though I were sizing them up for firefighting operations. One building construction technique that always intrigued me is the metal pitched roof.

In last month’s column (“Truckie on a Hot Peaked Roof ,” March), I addressed peaked-roof structures that truckies commonly encounter while running around atop a fire building. Understanding these roof ...

Mister ReRoof announces metal roof replacement in Katy, TX, delivering energy-efficient, storm-resistant roofing backed ...

Walk into almost any house built before modern building codes and you can feel it in the air: rooms that never quite dry out, ...

ATLANTA, July 14, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Atlas Roofing Corporation, one of the nation's leading building materials manufacturers, is proud to introduce its new TruRidge® and HighPoint® Roof ...

A hot topic in the firehouse is roof ventilation. Although often overlooked, the position of "roof firefighter" plays an important role in the outcome of the fire and serves as both the eyes and ears ...

Plumbing vent boots can be all plastic, plastic and metal, or even two-piece metal units. Check plastic bases for cracks and metal bases for broken seams. Then examine the rubber boot surrounding the ...

Cold weather across Middle Tennessee continues to expose overlooked issues in residential roofing systems. NASHVILLE, TN, ...

A roof is one of the most critical components of any structure, serving as the primary barrier between the interior environment and the forces of nature. It shields occupants from rain, wind, heat, ...