Roof Hugger
Roofing Industry Experiencing Price Increases
By Heidi J. Ellsworth, RCS Partner. COVID-19 continues to have long-term effect on economics of the roofing industry. Since the start of COVID-19 in the spring of 2020, the roofing industry has been affected on several fronts including building material price increases. Roofing companies are seeing increases around the country ...
The Roof Strengthening Benefits of Strong Sub-Purlin
By Dale Nelson, Roof Hugger. Add capacity to existing metal building roof framing with Roof Hugger Sub-Purlins. Roof Hugger Sub-Purlins are proven through first-of-its-kind testing, to increase capacity to already existing purlin systems in metal buildings. The testing was conducted on a retrofit framing system over continuous purlins and the ...
Same Company, New Look
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. A website overhaul resulted in a streamlined, easy-to-use resource for busy roofing professionals. Say hello to the new and improved Roof Hugger website! The ”Go To Retrofit Experts” for metal over metal re-roofing have been working hard on updating their website and are eager to share ...
The Future of Commercial/Industrial Retrofit Roofing is Clear
By Dale Nelson, President, Roof Hugger, LLC. According to my crystal ball, solar panels will be the new addition to standing seam roofs. Roofs have a difficult job, which many people don’t realize. They serve as sacrificial, watertight barriers that protect us from the elements: sun, wind, rain, snow, heat and ...
5 Shortcomings to be Aware of With Retrofit Roofing
By Roof Hugger. Learn the common methods, do’s and don’ts of retrofit roofing. Metal roofs can be retrofitted in a variety of ways. However, many methods are not considered to be structurally correct and are subject to fail because they cannot withstand wind uplift or drift loads for snow. Our Roof Hugger ...
RoofersCoffeeShop® Announces Launch of Who We Are Videos
Videos will provide a quick look into how RCS Partners are helping contractors. RoofersCoffeeShop®, the award-winning place where the industry meets for technology, information and everyday business, announces the addition of Who We Are Videos (WWAV) to RoofersCoffeeShop (RCS) Partners’ directories. WWAV’s deliver fun, up-close video introductions of RCS Partners. Manufacturers, ...
Roof Hugger Webinars Deliver Metal-over-Metal Retrofit Roofing Information
By Mark James, Roof Hugger. All webinars are 30-minute programs with huge amounts of information. Roof Hugger began these short webinars a little before the COVID-19 outbreak went nationwide. We have been fortunate, due to working remotely, that we have been able to continue these uninterrupted. With two more to conduct ...
Houston Hosts IIBEC
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Don’t miss this premiere event on March 26-31, 2020. The 2020 IIBEC International Convention and Trade Show will be six full days of networking, product demonstrations, events, and learning. The International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) is hosting this premier event from March 26-31, 2020 ...
Dallas, Texas is the Place to be February 4-6
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. The International Roofing Expo® will be filled with special events, competitions, opportunities to learn new skills, and the first ever female keynote speaker. Make sure you’re in Dallas, Texas on February 4-6, 2020 for the International Roofing Expo (IRE). Sponsored by the National Roofing Contractors Association ...
The Evolution of Retrofit
By Dale Nelson, Roof Hugger President. January 2020 marks 29 years since the inception of Roof Hugger. Wow, time flies! It’s always fascinating to think back on how much Roof Hugger has changed over the years. When my friend and partner Red McConnohie and I started Roof Hugger, our goal was to ...
