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Common Problems with Rollforming Machines - Part 2
By New Tech Machinery. What is panel curvature and how can it be fixed? Part one of this four part article covered oil canning and the ways it can be caused and prevented. In part 2, we explain another common problem contractors have faced with rollforming machines, which is panel curvature. Problem ...
Ensuring Metal Roof Flashings Withstand High Winds
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. New metal flashing standard aims to improve wind resistance of metal roof systems. Bob LeClare, the director of perimeter edge metal business for ATAS International wrote an article titled, “Against the Wind” for Professional Roofing, the magazine produced by the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA). In ...
A Leading Cause of Residential Roof Leaks
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Pipe collar failures are one of the first suspects when it comes to water infiltration. Asphalt shingles are designed to last 25 – 30 years, protecting a roof. Unfortunately, the typical pipe collar does not last quite so long. Deterioration over time and in some cases, ...
Introducing The Valley Cap For Metal Roofs: No More Leaks!
When it comes to metal roofs, valleys, chimneys and pitch breaks all require special attention. If you’ve had any metal roofing experience at all, you know it’s the valleys that are the most time-consuming. Valleys are always difficult areas to make aesthetically pleasing to your customers. Plus, valleys are the most ...
Gearing Up for Hail and Wildfire Season
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Stone-coated steel roofing systems are durable and sustainable, offering superior protection against the elements. With hail season quickly approaching and wildfire season following shortly after, now is the time for roofing upgrades to ensure maximum protection from the elements. When your customers are searching for the ...
Everyone Around the World is Working from Home
By Nearmap. Home is the new office, here's how Nearmap can help you manage change. At Nearmap, change is something we thrive on. It's what we do. Change is the reason we are flying so frequently - to capture the continuously changing world. We’re OK with change. We also use technology to ...
Learn How to Estimate Remotely in 30 Minutes
By Heidi J. Ellsworth, RCS Partner Webinars on how roofing contractors can adapt to the new normal. We know there are a lot of virtual meetings and education right now, but I had to share these upcoming webinars because they are only 30 minutes long. Yes! This is the information ...
What's the Big Deal About Meeting Miami-Dade Building Code Standards?
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. The big deal is that the High Velocity Hurricane Zone codes are strong hurricane provisions that were adopted following Hurricane Andrew to keep roofs in place. In 1992, Hurricane Andrew hit South Florida hard. The storm made landfall at 5 a.m. on August 24, 1992 in ...
Common Problems with Rollforming Machines - Part 1
By New Tech Machinery. Oil canning definition, causes and preventative measures. It’s common for a contractor to experience a problem with a certain product or piece of machinery, including a portable roof panel rollforming machine. New Tech Machinery (NTM) has manufactured rollforming equipment for more than 28 years and has helped ...
Roof Hugger Webinars Deliver Metal-over-Metal Retrofit Roofing Information
By Mark James, Roof Hugger. All webinars are 30-minute programs with huge amounts of information. Roof Hugger began these short webinars a little before the COVID-19 outbreak went nationwide. We have been fortunate, due to working remotely, that we have been able to continue these uninterrupted. With two more to conduct ...
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