By ABC Supply. Here are the top seven tips for navigating the supply chain issues and building material shortages. The roofing industry is not exempt from the recent supply chain issues escalating across the globe. With more people wanting to remodel their homes, demand is far exceeding supply, leaving many ...
By Midwest Roofing Contractors Association (MRCA). Don’t miss education that is just for you – the low-slope commercial contractor! The 71st annual MRCA (Midwest Roofing Contractors Association) Conference and Expo is taking place November 9-11, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Here’s what you can expect from this three-day conference and expo. ...
By Colin Sheehan. Earlier in August, a new bill was introduced that will make it more affordable for homeowners and business owners to install solar power roofs. The Revamping Appropriate Incentives for Solar Energy (RAISE) the Roof Act, introduced by New Jersey House Representatives Mikie Sherill and Bill Pascrell, Jr., ...
By Lauren White, RCS Editor. Industry experts share how businesses are coping with shortages of material and labor amidst price increases and recommendations for how to navigate these uncharted territories. We’ve all seen the signs, “Help Wanted,” “Now Hiring,” “Signing Bonus Offered,” the list goes on. It’s no secret there ...
By Colorado Roofing Association (CRA). The Roof Over Your Head Program connects local CRA members with a Habitat for Humanity affiliate in their community. One of the best things about the roofing industry is the clear commitment to giving back. This is apparent in the Colorado Roofing Association’s ...
By Lauren White. Attic ventilation is the key to your roof’s long and healthy life. Ventilation systems are a necessity in attics. Their purpose is to, “allow fresh air to enter the attic and excess heat and moisture to escape,” according to the Roof Saver Ridge Vent eBook. ...
By Cass Jacoby. GAF partners with Habitat for Humanity to provide roof materials and labor to build the first habitat home in Batavia, Illinois. Janice and George Owino both grew up in Kenya. Janice moved to the United States and studied chemistry. After four years apart, she flew back ...
By Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA). Big turnout at this year’s Expo brings people from all over the industry together. The Western Roofing Expo had one goal in mind for their in-person event this year: to help industry professionals improve their business and find a way to grow. With ...
By James Ellsworth, RCS Chief of Staff. How past decisions are impacting future sales. Last week, we in the roofing industry had an opportunity to hear from seven roofing manufacturer executives from across the U.S. This Telephone Town Hall allowed contractors and members of the roofing industry to better ...
New community redistribution center in Mobile, Alabama to source highly needed goods following disasters. GAF, North America's largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, and Good360, the global leader in product philanthropy and purposeful giving, have expanded their partnership to establish a new community redistribution center to provide disaster relief support throughout the ...