Cass Jacoby
American Commercial Roofing Strives to Raise $50,000 for St. Jude Hospital
By Cass Jacoby. Local Roofer in Topeka, Kansas holds fundraiser to donate $100 per free roof inspection to St. Jude Hospital. “I know that, as being a father of 10 children myself, I couldn’t imagine what people go through,” Daniel Riccomini told KSNT. “The time I spent at St. Jude ...
TopShield® Launches Website!
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. Made with the contractor in mind, the new website is beautiful, fast and easy to navigate. Introducing www.TopShieldproducts.com! This new design makes finding any TopShield® product, product information and where you can purchase it quick and easy. Staying true to their maxim of ...
Mid-year Economic Outlook
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. What to expect for the latter half of 2021 and what the aftermath of the 2020 pandemic has taught us so far. 2020 brought the construction industry bans, lockdowns, work –from-home orders and budget constraints. However, out of the decline in activity, uncertainty in ...
Land of the Rising Sun Plans to Go Fully Solar
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. Eventually every building, parking lot and farm in Japan will be fitted with rooftop solar panels to reach 2030 emissions reduction goal. Earlier this year, Japan’s prime minister, Yoshihide Suga, announced an ambitious new target for cutting greenhouse gas emissions, aiming to reduce ...
Tile Identification Helps You Solve the Puzzle of Finding Matching Replacements
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. All Points Tile and Slate provides free tile identification to save you from misidentifying your tile replacements. Whether you are uncertain because you made the choice decades ago or you just moved into a home and have noticed a few missing tiles, identifying the ...
The Case to Use Grace Ice & Water Shield® - it is Watertight
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. This durable and easy-to-install product ensures the job is done right the first time. We all know the importance of keeping moisture out of your home, be it rain or snow, and leaks around roof fasteners which can cause quite a headache for homeowners. ...
Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity Constructs Home for Couple That Has Spent Seven Years Apart
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. GAF partners with Habitat for Humanity to provide roof materials and labor to build the first habitat home in Batavia, Illinois. Janice and George Owino both grew up in Kenya. Janice moved to the United States and studied chemistry, after four years apart, ...
What Are Radiant Heat Barriers?
By Cass Jacoby. Why those living in hot climates should consider adding a radiant heat barrier to their attic insulation. Many cities across the country experience temperatures higher than 90 degrees for more than 67 days a year. For these homeowners, an obvious priority becomes making sure the ...
Peace and Stability Gifted to U.S. Army Veteran
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. Monya Collins and her family excitedly envision their new life as they watch their home form before their eyes. Thanks to the third annual Veteran Build put on by Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity, Monya Collins and her three children are getting a new ...
SOPRANATURE® Brings Life to The Roof
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. SOPREMA makes it easier than ever to reap the benefits of a green roof with SOPRANATURE. Green roofs have been gaining a steady popularity in America over the past few decades. Now, with increased client demand and advancements in technology, like the availability of ultra-lightweight ...
