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How to Work with Metal Manufacturers
By Sherwin-Williams. Every residential metal roofing installation is unique. Oftentimes, even experienced metal roofing contractors run into issues on the job. Knowing when and how to work with a metal manufacturer can be the difference between a botched project and a successful installation. Here are our best tips for working with metal ...
Are Single-Ply Wide Width Membrane Rolls Really a Benefit to Contractors?
By Jason Stanley, CEO, IB Roof Systems. As manufacturers compete to be the lowest cost producer, membrane rolls have grown in size, but at what cost to the contractor? Do you ever wonder why restaurants promote a fresh fish special or catch of the day? It’s often because they have too ...
Letter from Colorado Roofing Association President
Updates on CRA events in light of the Coronavirus pandemic. Well it’s March and up here in the mountains the weather has been great and the skiing is still really good. But wait there is no one up here! The streets in Winter Park are empty and the ski areas are ...
What to Do if OSHA Shows Up?
By Michele Pratt, NWIR. If OSHA happens to show up at one of your jobsites or one that you are working on; do you know how to handle the inspection? Let’s face it, if OSHA shows up it’s not like an old friend ringing your doorbell to catch up; they’re there to ...
Low-Slope Roofing Mistake No. 4: Inadequate Half-Sheet Fastening
By GAF. When installing TPO or PVC, the corners and perimeters of a building require more fasteners than the field due to higher uplift pressures. In this segment of the Roofing it Right miniseries on the Top Ten Mistakes in Low Slope Roofing, GAF Senior Commercial Training Specialists Dave Scott and Wally ...
How to Write a Roof Inspection Report
By Equipter. Follow these tips to create simple and effective inspection reports. Roof inspection reports are important to write up for your customers, giving them the details they need to make the ultimate decision: do they repair or replace their roofs? A roof inspection report also helps them determine when they should ...
Easy Solutions to Low-Slope Roof Failures – Part 2
By Monica Pedrique, Surecoat. How knowledge and prevention can make a BIG difference in the life of your commercial roof. In Part 1 we reviewed a few factors that affect the lifespan of a flat roof such as poor installation, weathering and wind-uplift. In this second part of our series we will ...
What Builders Say About Metal Roofing
By Sherwin-Williams. When it comes to metal roofing, builders and homeowners alike enjoy a number of advantages. Don’t take our word for it, though. Learn how metal roofing has completely transformed business for two contractors — Todd Meinhold and Adam Parnes. Todd Meinhold is owner and president of H&D Quality Builders and the ...
Why Very Severe Hail Is Important for Building Owners
By Chris Meyer, FiberTite. Your roof is your first line of defense against severe weather, especially Very Severe Hail. In 2017, a single hailstorm battered the city of Denver with tennis- and baseball-sized hailstones, resulting in $2.3 billion in losses, Colorado’s costliest natural disaster on record. Choosing the right roof system ...
Top 3 Ways to Stop Losing Roofing Jobs
By Sarah Smith. As a roofing business owner, your industry requires a lot of hard work and quality results to stay on top of the competition. You have to be productive with both your labor and time when it comes to making a profit for your roofing company. Most often, failure ...
