While unwanted animals in the attic can be a problem year round, it's when the weather starts to get colder and we all want to spend more time indoors that neighborhood critters begin to consider moving in with you in earnest. To prevent animals seeking refuge in your cozy attic (and thereby possibly in other parts of your home), you need to ensure pests can't access it through roof. The best time to do that is during spring and summer when it's still warm outside and the local wildlife hasn't-necessarily-started hunting out new habitats.

Are you hearing strange noises coming from your attic, especially on windy days? You might think critters are running around up there, but, often, that banging or rattling can be chalked up to attic fan noise. In addition to wearing on your nerves, such noise could signify a larger problem and shouldn't be ignored.

The last few years have been a rollercoaster for workers in the U.S. The country saw its greatest job loss since the Great Depression and almost a year later faced the challenge of not having enough workers to fill job openings. It's an experience experts say has changed the American workforce and workers.

As a contractor, you're constantly on the lookout for ways to get the job done quickly while continuing to provide a high level of quality to customers. Carefully selecting the materials you use can help-and with new roofing technologies being developed every day, you have a lot of options.

How streets are designed and constructed can have a significant impact on the community surrounding them. In fact, street design influences much more than the flow of traffic in a neighborhood. It can affect the safety of local residents, lower pavement surface tempertaures, protect the underlying pavement, and help shape how a community connects.

The insurance landscape is changing dramatically-and that's having an impact on your homeowners' ability to afford vital roofing projects. That, in turn, affects you and your business. Here are three major home insurance trends that are impacting the affordability of new roofs, along with some of the things you, as a roofer, can do to adjust.