Guest Blog
Three Defenses Against an OSHA Violation
By Cotney Construction Law. What you need to know to defend yourself against an OSHA citation. Employers have the right to contest OSHA citations. When employers take all necessary steps to protect workers, then workers are more likely to be responsible for preventable acts. Below are some steps employers can take ...
What Do You Need in an Estimate?
By RoofSnap. Good roofing estimates lead to signed contracts. We can all agree that the estimate is an important part of the sales process. (Whether you should charge for an estimate is a conversation for another time.) There’s a lot of skill when it comes to presenting an estimate to your ...
Know Your Worth and Leverage it
By Elizabeth Calzadilla, NWIR. Helpful tips on how you can make sure you are being fairly compensated. We all know when a powerful woman walks into the room. More importantly, we know to listen when she grabs a microphone! Thea Dudley from Pocket Protectors LLC and Melissa Mulligan from M2C Services ...
Energy Savings Go Through the Roof!
By PIMA. Understand the importance of educating customers on the difference that good insulation can make in energy efficiency. When it’s time to replace a roof, most owners choose roofing materials based on performance qualities like longevity and weather resistance. But a well-designed roof can also shine in another performance area: ...
Deep Freeze Danger: Preventing Costly Winter Storm Damage Starts at the Rooftop
By Metal Roofing Alliance. As winter storms hit home, the Metal Roofing Alliance says rooftop readiness is essential. With many areas of the country experiencing a series of early winter storms this year, the Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) reminds homeowners to pay close attention to their roofs, especially as winter weather continues ...
How to Prevent Wildfire Damage
By Tilcor Roofing Systems. Three ways to help your homeowner customers save on insurance premiums. A recent survey estimated that the average rate increase for a fire claim is 20%, or an extra $273 in yearly premiums. That makes it the most expensive type of claim a homeowner can make. ...
Holiday Gifts for the Contractor in Your Life
By Don Kilcoyne, GAF. All year ‘round, roofing contractors spend their time, energy and considerable talents helping to make homes and businesses safe and dry. How do you reward such selfless dedication to protecting what matters most? By making sure your favorite roofer has a holiday to remember. (And if your favorite ...
Low-Slope Roofing Mistake No. 1: Not Probing Your Work
By Don Kilcoyne, GAF. When you’re working on a single-ply roof, do you probe your seams every day, or wait until the job is done and probe everything right before the inspection? GAF Senior Commercial Training Specialists Dave Scott and Wally Brown have strong opinions on that, and share them in ...
Top Ten Gift Ideas For Roofers.
By Marco Industries. It’s that time of year again and we are going to make it easier by sharing gift ideas. Got a roofer on your holiday gift list? Or maybe you’re looking for a little something special for yourself? The folks at Marco Industries have put together a handy list of ...
Weather: Dealing With What You Can’t Control
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Steps to prepare for adverse weather conditions on the jobsite. Construction is a dynamic industry with unforeseeable obstacles. Mother Nature is one of them and can be an unwelcome intruder on construction projects. Extreme weather such as severe heat, cold, or wind, heavy rains, lightning, ...
