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65 scholarships and 496 student sponsorships highlight this foundation's commitment to the future of the building enclosure industry.
The Coffee Shops™, the award-winning online communities where the industries meet for technologies, safety, information and education for the construction trades of roofing, metal, coatings and outdoor living, are pleased to welcome ...
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By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor.
A recent parliamentary report on labor shortages in Toronto urged the government to take action to protect workers with precarious or no immigration status.
Recognizing the economic contributions of its long-term resident construction workers in the face of a growing labor shortage, Canada passed a temporary ...
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By Heidi J. Ellsworth, RCS Partner.
IKO shares its history as a pioneer and leader in the global roofing and related products industry.
IKO was founded in 1951 in Canada. It first manufactured building paper and then expanded to include coated roll roofing. Its first asphalt shingle was made in 1954, and ...
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By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor.
The roofing system not only stands up to the climate but delivers superior fire resistance, is a lighter weight than other materials and it has saved structures from falling tree branches.
Here at the Coffee Shop, we love everything to do with roofing. We love learning ...
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By IKO.
Embrace the dreaded call-back and your business could benefit.
It’s Monday morning. You’re facing a pile of work and are just about to start digging into a new asphalt shingle installation project. Then, the phone rings. A client is asking you to return to the job site to look at ...
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By IKO.
Shingles with the right exposure will create the intended look and, assuming all else is installed properly, will provide optimal protection to the roof.
Editor's note: This article is a nice refresher for your crew and a good learning tool for new employees.
A shingle’s exposure is the portion of ...
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