NEMA Roofing Team

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Articles by the NEMA Roofing Team

Metal Roofing

The Best Metal Roof Material for Your Climate: Coast, Valley or Mountains

January 15, 2025 · 6 min read

The best metal roof material for your climate: coated steel or aluminum near the coast, coastal colors, and what hot valleys and mountain snow call for.

flat roofing

Flat Roof Design: Edges, Drainage, Color and Rooftop Use

January 15, 2025 · 6 min read

Flat roof design explained: parapet vs metal edge, how a flat roof drains, what colors California's cool-roof rule allows, and decks, gardens and solar.

Roofing Installation

What Is Covered Under Warranties for a Roofing Installation

January 14, 2025 · 4 min read

What is covered under warranties for a roofing installation: material, system and workmanship warranties compared, what voids them, transfers and filing a claim.

Metal Roofing

Metal Roof Styles and Types: Systems, Materials and Finishes Explained

January 10, 2025 · 8 min read

Metal roof styles explained: standing seam, ribbed and corrugated panels, metal shingles and stone-coated tile, the pitch each needs, metals and finishes.

Commercial roofing

Common Commercial Roofing Problems and How to Fix Them

January 10, 2025 · 4 min read

Common commercial roofing problems (ponding, flashing leaks, open seams, blisters, UV wear, punctures, wind damage), their causes and how each is fixed.

Commercial roofing

Commercial Roof Performance Factors, From Design to Replacement

January 9, 2025 · 6 min read

The commercial roof performance factors that decide long-term results: drainage, wind, insulation, penetrations, installation, maintenance and recover vs replace.

Roof Emergency Repairs

The Top Causes of Roof Emergencies in Southern California

January 9, 2025 · 5 min read

Causes of roof emergencies in Southern California: wind, the first winter storms, falling limbs, blocked drains, failed flashing, age and foot traffic.

Roof inspection

The Benefits of Regular Roof Inspections for Long-Term Protection

December 19, 2024 · 4 min read

The benefits of regular roof inspections: what each part of the roof needs checked, why small leaks grow, how records help later, and how often to inspect.