Guest Blog
Donation Drive for Oklahoma Tornado Victims
By Shelley Davison, Oklahoma Roofing Contractors Association (ORCA). ORCA Members, roofing contractors and associates are all encouraged to donate clothes and food. Due to the recent tornadoes in the Midwest, the Oklahoma Roofing Contractors Association (ORCA) wants to offer support in any way we can. HailTrace in Edmond is ...
CUSTOMER STORY: Homeowner Chooses Contractor Who Uses The Equipter
By Equipter. One gardener’s flowerbeds were left untouched while her roof was being replaced with the help of some innovative debris management equipment. When the time comes for an inevitable roof replacement, the last thing a homeowner needs is a mess in their yard. Residents who spend much of their time ...
To Replace or To Retrofit?
By Dale Nelson, Roof Hugger. Help your customers choose a proper roof remedy for their metal roof by informing them of the benefits of retrofitting. The age-old question for metal roof owners: When should I remove and replace my old metal roof with a new one? Answer this customer question with ...
How to Stay on Track With Roofing Jobs During the Winter
By Anne Redd, AccuLynx. Project management tips to help you meet your deadlines when bad weather hits. Even though the winter months lead to an increase in potential repair jobs, it’s still hard to manage projects when a storm arises. It’s important to manage your schedule and prepare for inevitable ...
Could Hiring 1099’s Put You Behind Bars?
By Taylor Edwards, JobNimbus. The federal government uses three tests to determine if someone should be considered a full-time employee or not. Ask anyone responsible for hiring full-time employees (FTE) and they will tell you that there are a lot more financial factors than just a salary. On top of ...
Leap Raises Money for Boys and Girls Club With Fundraising Events
By Ashish Sanal, Leap. Leap employees hosted a car wash and lemonade stand to get technology for youths in the Baltimore community. Since January 2020, Leap has been a proud partner with the Baltimore, Maryland Boys and Girls Club. Just last year, they held an Earth Day event and helped ...
Rob Winkle - A Conversation With WSRCA's Next President
By Western States Roofing Contractors Association. Rob discusses his plan for growth and change in his new leadership role. Rob Winkle is about to step into the role as the 46th president of the Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA). A dedicated contractor member and officer on the Board ...
Dayna Martin Joins Johns Manville Roofing Systems Marketing Team
Jennifer Ford-Smith welcomes new marketing manager to the Roofing Systems team. I am pleased to announce Dayna Martin has joined the Roofing Systems Marketing team as the Marketing Manager. She will be based out of World Headquarters in Denver and will report directly to me. Dayna has a Master of Business Administration ...
Metal Deck 101: Metal Deck Replacement
By Michael Polizzi, A.C.T. Metal Deck Supply. A helpful way to know what metal deck is is by knowing what it is not. We learned quickly that the roofing industry is a “now” business. When asking contractors when they will need the deck, we often get the urgent-sounding response, ...
AccuLynx Update Offers New Customizable Features
By Anne Redd, AccuLynx. AccuLynx adds the Workflow Manager and Financial Worksheet to its offerings. AccuLynx knows that every roofing business has its own flow, which shows in their new product updates that help you run your business your way. The new features are customizable to provide you with what ...
