Guest Blog
What is Roof Flashing, Why is it Important, and How Can I Install It?
By IKO. Roof flashing is a thin material, usually galvanized steel, that professional roofers use to direct water away from critical areas of the roof, wherever the roof plane meets a vertical surface like a wall or a dormer. Editor's note: Use this information to help educate your homeowners or share with ...
Construction Industry Uses Simulations to Help Recruit Young Workers
By NRCA. To appeal to the younger generation, some construction companies, unions and schools have turned to simulators that replicate jobs done by heavy equipment, such as pushing dirt or lifting steel. As the construction industry works to build a younger workforce, it is trying to attract teenagers with realistic computer simulators ...
Preparing for Storm Response Creates Jobs in the U.S.
By Stormseal. Stormseal’s expansion into the U.S. last year has also brought U.S.-based jobs related to the manufacture and installation of the revolutionary product. As roofing contractors are responding to storms and prepping for hurricane season across the country by ordering materials and training staff, they’re also creating jobs – especially if ...
Roofing Shingle Home Styles: The Ranch - History, Design and Considerations for Choosing Materials
By Malarkey Roofing Products. The architecture of a home shapes its appearance from the inside out and can greatly influence the selection of roofing materials. Structurally, it frames the profile of the walls and roof. Then cladding and roofing shingles fill out the home’s exterior. Architecture also greatly influences the selection of roofing ...
Understanding the Proposed New Overtime Salary Threshold
By Cotney Construction Law. For the first time since 2004, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that would change the current salary threshold to receive overtime. Currently, employees with a salary below $455 per week ($23,660 annually) must be paid overtime if they work more than ...
Specifying Roof Underlayments for Extreme Temperatures
By GCP Applied Technologies. 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. A key challenge for architects is to ensure ...
Roofer Specializes in Storm Restoration Work, Transforming Homes with DaVinci
By DaVinci Roofscapes. Liberty Restoration Group has installed more than 25 DaVinci Roofscapes on homes that were damaged by severe weather. “We specialize in storm restoration roofing work paid for by insurance companies,” says Ron Kim, field representative for Liberty Restoration Group. “Our job is two-fold. We work with the insurance agencies ...
Sustainability Continues to Propel Duro-Last Innovation and Growth
By Katie Chapman, Duro-Last Sustainability Specialist Earlier this year, Duro-Last® expanded our comprehensive line of roofing system solutions by launching two new innovative products – Duro-Last® Roof Pavers and Duro-Last® ProTerm™, both made out of recycled roofing material. Sustainability has been a part of the Duro-Last culture for more than 20 years, ...
Metal Roof Installation Tips for a Perfect Install Every TIme
By Sherwin-Williams. Metal roofing installations can vary greatly depending on the type of existing roof, whether you’re working with exposed or hidden fasteners and the desired style of the new roof. These tips should ring true no matter the type of metal roof installation you’re up against. Always start square. When installing a metal ...
How to Help Customers Choose the Right Gutter Color for Their Home
By Chelsea Welsh, Gutter Helmet. When the time comes to install gutters or replace old ones, your customers have many color options. You can help them make the best choice for their home by following these tips. Good news: Gutters come in just about every color imaginable. Bad news: You can only choose one. #1 ...
