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Florida under state of emergency with Hurricane Milton
By Trent Cotney, Adams and Reese. With many towns and neighborhoods still recovering from Hurricane Helene, Floridians now find themselves facing the aftermath of Hurricane Milton. On Monday, October 7, Governor DeSantis issued an updated state of emergency, expanding the list of affected counties from 35 to 54. What a state of emergency ...
Free classified ads for Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton response
By Karen Edwards. Use the code HELENE or MILTON to place a free classified ad ($50 value). Looking for resources for storm response? Use The Coffee Shops’ classifieds for free with the codes HELENE and MILTON. Whether you are looking for workers, material resources or if you have equipment needs, classified ...
Línea de Ayuda para el Aumento de Precios activada para proteger a las víctimas del huracán
Por Trent Cotney, Adams and Reese. A medida que Florida continúa limpiando y comenzando a reconstruir tras la devastación del huracán Helene, ahora enfrenta la amenaza aún mayor del huracán Milton. Es importante saber que la Fiscal General Ashley Moody ha activado la Línea de Ayuda para el Aumento de ...
Price Gouging Hotline activated to protect Hurricane victims
By Trent Cotney, Adams and Reese. As Florida continues to clean up and starts to rebuild after the devastation of Hurricane Helene, it now faces the even bigger threat of Hurricane Milton. It is important to know that Attorney General Ashley Moody has activated Florida’s Price Gouging Hotline. She did so on ...
Consider climate when choosing a downspout system
By Metal-Era®. Understand the difference between open-face and closed-face downspout systems to choose the best solution for mitigating water damage on the roof. In the springtime, the weather can vary dramatically, cycling between freezing and thawing, particularly in colder climates. Metal-Era® believes downspouts are a critical part of a roofing ...
How hail size impacts roof damage
By Trevor Underwood, DECRA Metal Roofing. Hailstorms can be unpredictable. Find out which hail sizes can leave your roof vulnerable to damage. For homeowners and building owners in hail-prone regions, taking proper precautions before and after storms is crucial to maintaining the integrity and health of their roofs. Hail damage ...
Metal roofs give extra protection when harsh weather hits
By Metal Sales. Switching from a traditional roof to a metal roof provides the dependability needed to combat the increase in disastrous weather events. In more recent years, there has been an increase in extreme weather across the nation. Devastating hurricanes, wildfires, tornadoes and more have left homes crumbling and ...
Upgrading durability, reliability and aesthetics with DECRA Metal Roofing
By Trevor Underwood, DECRA. Learn from this case study about building a roof designed for surviving a Canadian winter. This case study begins with Charley Lortie, a roofer and building owner. He found a rundown Ottawa apartment building in 1978 and saw a myriad of possibilities. While dilapidated, the building ...
Outlasting the storm
By Rob Haddock, The Metal Roof Experts at S-5!®. Learn how to make sure your roofing projects stand up to extreme weather conditions and keep your customers safe. Extreme weather events are occurring more and more frequently. Whether it’s over ten feet of snow on the Pacific Coast, tornadoes in ...
Finding a shingle you can trust
By Alberta Allied Roofing Association. Many different areas have seen an increase in extreme hail events. Learn about the different shingles designed to withstand these storms. A roof’s first and foremost job is to protect the rest of the home and the inhabitants. As climate change continues to become an ...
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