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Midwest Roofing Contractors Assocation Founding Member Tom Daly Featured in 1936 Article
Enthusiasm, Sincerity, Honesty, three principles for success says... Tom Daly. Note: This Article was originally published in the April 1936 issue of American Roofer Magazine in the Article section "How they Began". Tom Daly was a founding member of the MRCA. KAW Roofing & Sheet Metal has been in the Roofing ...
The Importance of Preplanning for Natural Disasters
By Trimble Contractor WorkZone. Disasters leave a marked impact on the construction industry, bringing new projects to a halt and sometimes destroying homes and businesses. Natural disasters seem to be on the rise. The last year alone saw an increase in the number of severe weather events. No matter where disaster ...
Safety: Another Benefit of the Best Rain Gutter System
By Gutter Helmet. When homeowners research gutter guards and look at gutter guard reviews, they’re likely trying to weigh the benefits against the investment. Although they may look at the time they'd spend doing it themselves and the minimal financial investment each year, they probably haven't considered the safety benefits that ...
Metal Roof Design 101
By Roof Hugger. Since the adoption of the International Building Code (IBC) in 2002, the way wind and snow loads are estimated changed dramatically. When looking at wind loads roofs are no longer looked at by engineers as having uniform loading across the entire roof area. The roof is now divided into ...
How to Make Millions in Roofing
By Sarah Smith, JobNimbus. As of June 2019, the average salary of a roofer in the United States is slightly over $33,000, according to PayScale. Just like any other job, a roofer’s salary is determined by experience and educational level, but there are additional aspects to the industry that can help you ...
Adhered Systems are Cost Competitive Once Long Term Energy Efficiency is Factored In
By Thomas J Taylor, GAF. Recent research into the overall thermal impact of the fasteners that penetrate roofing insulation has found the effect to be significant. A study shows that when the long term energy cost of thermal bridging due to mechanical fasteners is taken into account, adhered systems can be cost ...
Must-Read Summer Roofing Safety Tips to Beat the Heat
By EagleView. Contractors should take these extra precautions as temperatures heat up this summer. This summer, temperatures are predicted to reach above average temperatures on both coasts of the United States. Even cooler climates, such as those in the plains and Midwest, can reach dangerous temperature levels for anyone out in the sun ...
Metal Roofing Benefits by Region
By Sherwin Williams. Residential metal roofs are growing in popularity across the United States as homeowners become more aware of critical benefits beyond their unique look. A properly installed metal roof protects a building from fire, strong winds, hail, snow and debris. Its unique combination of strength, durability and fire resistance in ...
Metal Roofing Alliance Urges Local Homeowners Associations To Re-evaluate And Update Defensible Home Strategies
HOAs can make a difference by allowing homeowners to use the most effective, long lasting and durable materials to protect against climate change impacts. Many U.S. homeowners appreciate their local associations (HOAs) for working to maintain style standards, keep their neighborhoods cohesive and tidy, and protect local home values through agreed-upon ...
Commercial Construction Index Shows Surge in New Business Confidence
Backlog of construction projects reaches new high. Results from the Q2 2019 USG Corporation + U.S. Chamber of Commerce Commercial Construction Index (Index) indicate that more than half of contractors are highly confident that the market will provide sufficient new business opportunities in the next 12 months. Overall, the Q2 composite score ...
