February 27, 2020
Roofing, just like technology, is following Moore’s Law which addresses the ever-increasing speed of change and advancement. We are seeing a rapid succession of product developments, and the inclusion of technology in such roofing areas as measuring, marketing, estimating, visualizing, and sales. These are exciting times. Back in 1996, well-known futurist Watts Wacker posed a… ( read more )
January 28, 2020
Here’s a special message for homeowners from Todd Miller, President of one of our valued metal roofing suppliers, Isaiah Industries. Todd generously shares his years in the industry with homeowners throughout the country, and with us here in Western Washington. “It’s hard to believe, but Isaiah Industries is closing in on 40 years as a… ( read more )
October 31, 2018
All of that rain, and colder temperatures, too. Somewhere even snow. Is winter roof installation a good idea for your Puget Sound area home? Yes,…but only with the right roof. Often, we think that only time you can replace a roof is in the spring or summer. Not true. Many, many needs for roof replacement arise… ( read more )
October 20, 2018
Winter is coming, whether we want it to or not. Hopefully, we have a few more weeks for outside activities but, rest assured, cold, and in some higher elevations snow, are on their way to Washington. And of course, there is the rain. As part of those outside activities, there may be a few things we… ( read more )
September 30, 2018
Though in many areas it will just be rain, homeowners in higher elevations can begin to prepare for mounting winter blasts. Here in Western Washington, ice dams generally result from one of two things, or perhaps a combination of both: Air Leaks. Warm air from a home’s living space leaks into the attic and if… ( read more )
September 17, 2018
In western Washington, homeowners are concerned about two types of high winds in the fall and winter months. Here’s an interesting article that explains Lowland Wind Events and Cascade Windstorms. Preparing for High Winds There are lessons to be learned from extremely high winds of another sort. Over the past year, the construction industry has taken… ( read more )
July 18, 2018
Crafting a resilient home resonates with our work here with metal roofing for western Washington, and the comprehensive restoration and preservation work we do through Four Seasons Roof and Remodel. Why is a Resilient Home Important? When you return to your home from the work and an often frantic pace of activity, you want it… ( read more )