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RCS at Roofing Day!
By James Ellsworth. A recap of great conversations and initiatives at Roofing Day in D.C. 2023. We had a great time in Washington, D.C. April 18-19 talking with our representatives and their staff about the roofing industry and the importance of addressing the labor shortage, continuing to invest in building ...
Why You Should Diversify Your Roofing Portfolio
By Cayden Wemple. With over four decades of roofing experience, Ron Lloyd gives some insight on why it’s important to diversify your roofing portfolio. Ron Lloyd of Kokua Roofing has learned a thing or two in his nearly 46 years of roofing, and they’ve been invaluable in giving him a ...
Debunking the Myths About Slate Roofing
By Cayden Wemple. Take a look at the comprehensive guide from The National Slate Association to learn about the myths of slate roofing. Slate roofing has been used in North America for over 400 years. It’s aesthetically pleasing and durable, but there are some common misconceptions that have arisen about ...
What to Know About the EagleView Platform
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. The EagleView Platform is really about helping people and companies to create tech stacks that solve problems. In a recent interview, I was able to visit with Chris Jurasek, EagleView CEO, about their recently announced EagleView Platform. As a part of MetalCoffeeShop™ and the MetalVue ...
Meet Kimberly Santiago-Vega: The Female Roofer Breaking Stereotypes
By Cayden Wemple. This roofer did a complete 180 when she switched her career in academia to roofing. You won’t come across too many cases where someone finds themselves switching careers from collegiate course designer to roofing instructor, but that’s the exact switch that 36-year-old Kimberly Santiago-Vega decided to ...
Why You Should Consider All Points Tile & Slate for Your Next Tile Repair Project
By Cayden Wemple. Get expert help from tile roofing pros at All Points Tile & Slate. If you are looking for to find a tile match for a roofing repair project, All Points Tile & Slate might be a great move for you. The Tile I.D. program makes it ...
Be on the Lookout for Faulty Pipe Collars!
By Karen L. Edwards. When it comes to water leaks, pipe collars are a top suspect for being the culprit. While the life cycle of an asphalt roof can last up to 30 years, most pipe collars cannot keep up. Exposure to the elements as well as design flaws ...
Tell Us What You Really Think: Fill Out NRCA’s Survey for a Chance to Win a Visa Gift Card
By Cayden Wemple. Get rewarded for your valued input by completing a quick survey to help develop a new NRCA ProCertification®. The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) is currently in the process of developing a new ProCertification for contractors who install slate roof systems. They are looking for professional feedback ...
Meet Adam Rossman - Answer Me This! Winner
By Anna Lockhart. Each week someone wins a prize for answering a question, next week’s winner could be you! The Answer Me This! program is sponsored by Gibraltar Building Accessories as a part of their “Construction Solutions” campaign. This campaign is design to help their company improve their product offering ...
Crude Oil Production Cut and Prices on the Rise
Crude oil production has a long-term effect on roofing in ways that are not always transparent. Oil production can affect transportation costs, material costs for asphalt-based products and overall profitability of roofing projects. In talking to Bud Polston, EVP of Sales and Marketing for United Asphalts, he ...
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