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Safeguard your home against wildfires

Learn about recent updates to make your roof more fire-resistant in areas prone to wildfires. 

Wildfires have become an increasing concern for homeowners, especially those living near wildland areas in the Western U.S. As the risk of wildfires grows, so does the importance of fire-resistant roofing materials. A recent WSRCA technical bulletin highlighted new building code requirements aimed at addressing wildfire concerns, particularly for steep-slope roofing systems. If you live in an area prone to wildfires and are considering updating or replacing your roof, it’s essential to understand these changes and how they impact your home’s safety. This article breaks down the key points of these updates and explains why discussing your options with a trusted roofing contractor is so important. 

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Know Your Coverage: How to Make the Most of Your Manufacturer’s Shingle Warranty

If you have recently installed asphalt shingles on your roof, you know that a roofing warranty is an important part of protecting your investment. But do you know exactly what is covered by a manufacturer’s shingle warranty? Understanding the details of your coverage can help you make the most of your roofing warranty and ensure that you are prepared in case of any potential roofing problems. In this blog post, we will cover the basics of a manufacturer’s shingle warranty and what you should do if you need to make a claim.

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How to Choose an Asphalt Shingle Color

Homeowners often turn to PABCO® Roofing Products for advice when considering the perfect asphalt shingle color for their roof. Kevin Olson, the Director of Customer Service at PABCO Roofing Products, often speaks to customers about their decision. “Throughout my time in this position, I have gained knowledge on the factors influencing the homeowner’s selection of color,” says Olson. “Most of the time, what the homeowner likes is not as important as the goal in mind.”

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What is a roofing visualizer?

A roofing visualizer is a tool homeowners can use to see what a new roof will look like before they invest in roofing products. Likewise, roofing contractors can use these programs to show products to potential homeowner customers. It’s a great way to think about what style and color of roofing shingle will best suit your home. Before your preferred roofing contractor installs your new roof you might ask them if they use a visualizer.

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Boost Your Roofing Contractor Business with PPC

Are you looking to increase your home owner leads for your roofing contractor business? We’ve come up with an easy do-it-yourself way to get started.

One recent HubSpot study found that Google processes approximately 63,000 search queries every second—that’s 5.6 billion searches per day. Those users could be searching for anything, like: what’s the weather like today, how do you tie a shoelace, or what should I make for dinner tonight. 

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5 Tips for Roof Care

5 Roof Care Tips To Extend The Life of Your Shingles

Whether you’ve just purchased a home and want to avoid the added expense associated with a new roof, or you’ve just replaced your roof and want to extend its life for as long as possible—preventative roof care should be a top priority for every homeowner.

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