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Choose the Right Tool for the Job
Every contractor knows that having the right tool can make the difference between a successful roof installation or a frustrating experience. You technically could pound a nail using the head of a screwdriver, but why on earth would you when there are perfectly designed hammers and nail guns available for the ...
Historic 1883 Barn Gets New Composite Slate Roof
The project beautifully recreated the large 1883 date that was on the original roof with composite slate. LENEXA, KAN. – Back in 1883 a timber-framed standard Pennsylvania style barn was constructed with a real slate roof on the homestead of the Hartong family, located in the City of Green, Ohio. After ...
What do Perkins Roofing, Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Yeti® and StealthBond® Have in Common?
The answer is that they are all connected through Perkins Roofing in southeastern Florida. Congratulations to Miami, Florida-based Perkins Roofing! They were selected as this month’s winner of The Win a Yeti® Rambler from StealthBond® Contest on RoofersCoffeeShop.com. There’s the first connection. The second connection is that Perkins Roofing does a ...
Hospital with 100-Year Old Slate Roof Gets New DECRA Shake System
The DECRA Shake system was installed on battens to avoid a tear off and disruption to patient services. Historical projects can be difficult to repair and renovate; a lot time and efforts are spent trying to maintain the historical look and feel of the project. On many historical projects, the existing ...
It’s All About That Base
Performance of acrylic roof coating systems can be improved greatly when the right base coat is used. Not all coating systems are created equally. While most have one thing in common, a nice, white reflective finish, the long-term performance hinges on the use of a substrate-specific base coat. Nobody knows this ...
Black and Grey Shingle Design Ideas for Contractors and Homeowners
Black and grey shingles are two of the most popular colors for roofs. Both colors can add depth and interest to your home. Available in a variety of shades and tones, black and grey shingles can match an array of siding, trim, brick, and stone; making them the ideal choices for ...
A.C.T. Metal Deck Supply Encourages Involvement and Support of Industry Associations
Industry associations promote the advancement of the roofing industry as a whole and offer valuable support for contractors. Last month, A.C.T Metal Deck Supply enjoyed participating in the Chicago Roofing Contractors Association’s (CRCA) Annual Industry Golf Day. The company had a foursome of golfers participate and sponsored the beverage cart where ...
This Washington, D.C.-area Homeowner Stands by Gutter Helmet
Paul Z. is now living in his third home with a Gutter Helmet system and he couldn’t be more pleased at saving hundreds over the course of a year in gutter cleaning costs. When Paul. Z bought his home in Washington, D.C. last year, he enjoyed impressive landscaping that included 70 ...
Installing a Silicone Recoating
Many Silicone-coated roofs are aging and in need of repair and recoating. Silicone coatings have become increasingly popular over the past 10 years. Many of those roofs that used a silicone restoration are now in need of repair or recoating. We see a great opportunity for American Weatherstar contractors to benefit ...
METAL-ERA Announces New Color Chart
Eight new colors have been added to the Metal-Era line Metal-Era, Inc., the national leader in commercial engineered roof solutions, is excited to announce our new and expanded Color Chart. The new chart offers 42 color options and will feature 8 new colors added to our previous 34 selections. “The expansion of ...
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