Interview on Gary Sullivan Show
February 7, 2018
Find out if a metal roof is a good fit for your home when Gary Sullivan talks to Todd about the popularity and benefits of a metal roof.
Roofing Information...
Roofing Materials: Is Polymer Roofing Right for Your Home?
January 2, 2018
My experience in the specialty residential roofing industry goes back to the early 1980s when I was working summers during high school and college in the factory my father had started. I started working for the company, now Isaiah Industries, full time in 1986 and have never looked back. While we have always been a… ( read more )
To Vent or Not to Vent a Metal Roof
October 2, 2017
Proper ventilation meets a trend toward total attic conditioning. A homeowner asks whether or not to vent a new metal roof as it is installed…
Hurricane Harvey Texas Coast Report: Roofing Material Performance
September 23, 2017
I visited Houston and Texas coastal areas shortly after Hurricane Harvey’s devestation in September, 2017. This eye-witness report on roofing material performance in storm conditions can help homeowners in other areas prone to strong winds and rain prepare for the protection of their homes. I had the opportunity this week to visit the Texas gulf… ( read more )
How to protect your home from ice dams with metal roofing
May 29, 2017
Todd from Washington recently asked me this question about ice dams and metal roofing: Q: We bought and moved into our house in January. The neighborhood is in a mountain setting and gets a lot of snow. We are new to the area and didn’t really know anything about ice dams. A few weeks after… ( read more )
4 Types of Vertical Seam Metal Roofs
May 22, 2017
I often get asked about the different types of vertical seam metal roofs. Common questions surround the differences between them, and what would make one more appropriate for a particular application than another. I will explain the four different types of vertical seam and standing seam roofs here, in order of my perceived quality starting at… ( read more )