Guest Blog
5 Tips for Building Customer Relationships in the Roofing Industry
By Equipter. Many companies don’t realize the full value of investing in building customer relationships. According to Bain & Company, budgeting toward building customer relationships brings a definite increase in sales. While excellent customer service is important, intentionally devoting time and energy to build solid, long-term relationships is often more effective–and appreciated. ...
Staying Healthy on the Road – Part 1
By Amie L. Grant, Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc. Road warrior roofers share tips for healthy sleeping and eating when you’re on the road. Roofing can be a very physical job. Getting sick or injured can impact not only your productivity, but your paycheck! How can we work to be a little ...
Buildings with Electric Heat – Do Reflective Membranes Still Make Sense?
By GAF. A case study shows the minimal impact of the winter sun. There has been a school of thought that dark roofs help heat buildings located in the north during winter. Articles claiming this to be the case have always been based on the use of electric heat. Gas heat is ...
Specifying Underlayments for Metal Roofs
By GCP Applied Technologies. Roof assembly considerations for high performance product selection. Metal roofs are becoming increasingly popular due to their longer lifecycles, superior protection and lower maintenance costs than traditional shingle roofs. In addition, unvented assemblies and insulated roof decks are becoming more common, as builders seek to improve energy efficiency. ...
The Life Cycle Costs of SPF Roofing Systems Compared to Membrane Roofing Systems
By Mason Knowles. Spray polyurethane foam (SPF) roofing systems have been marketed for years primarily on their documented energy saving characteristics. As a result, much of the SPF roofing market has focused on property owners or institutions that pay their own energy bills. But what about property that is leased or rented, ...
There’s No Such Thing as a Dumb Question
By Sashco. Sashco’s shares some of the most common questions their customer service team answers. Sashco’s goal is to make high performance “Products that Work” and we want the service and support we offer to meet or exceed that same standard. What does that look like? First, it means that you will ...
FRSA's Message from the President
By Brian Swope, CPRC. It is hard to believe that we have welcomed in a new year (and a new decade)! I hope that everyone had an outstanding holiday season with friends and family. I know that in our house, the season went by in a blur and school could not start ...
7 Metal Roofing Myths Debunked
By McElroy Metal. Learn the truth about metal roofing. There are many misconceptions concerning metal roofing. We disprove these seven myths below: 1 - Metal Roofing is Noisy This might be the most common metal roofing myth, and we attribute the myth to pole buildings and garages. If you’ve ever been in a garage ...
Roofing Apprenticeship Program Continues to Expand
By Clay Thomas, Project Manager, Advanced Roofing, Inc., Instructor, ABCI Roofing Apprenticeship Program. The ABCI Roofing Apprenticeship Program is in full swing, with locations in Ft. Lauderdale and Orlando and coming soon to Tampa. I’m proud to be a part of a group that teaches these programs, along with Terry Tilson, Jim ...
Leading the Roofing Industry Forward
By Jim Schnepper, President, GAF. A letter to the roofing industry from GAF President Jim Schnepper on how the company is advancing technology to make better-performing products. Roofing industry colleagues, The International Roofing Expo marks an exciting time for our industry every year, showcasing the latest innovation and issues affecting the roofing community. Your ...
