Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA)
WSRCA ROOF TALK: Texas Courts Will Nail Roofers for Acting as Public Adjusters
Be careful not to cross the line between being a contractor for the insured and being the insured’s negotiator with its insurer. by: Trent Cotney, Cotney Construction Law. In Texas the abundance of storm damage from the 2017 hurricanes has brought to light an important and costly lesson for contractors repairing the ...
WSRCA ROOF TALK: Metal Roofing - Specifying the Best Option for Every Job
The metal roofing market is continuing to grow year over year. by: Todd Miller - Isaiah Industries, Inc. Todd Miller is President of Isaiah Industries, Inc., a leading manufacturer of specialty residential metal roofing. His personal website, www.asktoddmiller.com, is a great resource for answers to your questions about roofing and ventilation. Why is ...
Expand Your Roofing Contractor Business with These Cutting-edge Seminars at the Western Roofing Expo 2018
WSRCA has put together an amazing line-up of premium educational workshops for you - the roofing contractor - to succeed in today's competitive business environment. WSRCA knows that you as a roofing or waterproofing contractor need to stay on top of the latest technical developments in the industry — and ...
Call for Applicants for the WSRCA Board of Directors
The Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA) is looking for industry leaders to help shape the roofing industry in the Western US in the coming years. Join the WSRCA Board of Directors Contractor members in good standing are encouraged to consider applying to, what is becoming, one of the ...
WSRCA Technical Bulletin 2017-ILS&W3: 2015 IPC Updated Storm Drainage Design Methodology
The Western States Roofing Contractor’s Association (WSRCA) has prepared this Technical Bulletin to advise WSRCA Members of new changes to the 2015 International Plumbing Code (IPC), for those States or Jurisdictions that have or will be adopting the updated Code. Not all states within the Western United States adopt the IPC ...
Apply Online for a $5,000 Scholarship - Applications Due: April 13, 2018
The Davis Memorial Foundation encourages all students to apply for the $5,000 scholarship. The Davis Memorial Foundation, now in its 21st year of supporting higher education, was established in memory of Larry and Mary Davis. Larry was an integral part of the roofing industry for many years serving on ...
WSRCA Contractors Counsel: Legal Talk - Arbitration Agreement
Featuring Legal Advisor: Kenneth S. Grossbart, Law Offices of Abdulaziz, Grossbart & Rudman WSRCA has written before regarding the concept of arbitration vs. litigation. Arbitrating disputes is very common and arbitration clauses are found in all types of different situations. Arbitration clauses are very common in construction-related contracts as well ...
Online Registration Now Open for the Western Roofing Expo 2018
Register between now and February 28 for the Western Roofing Expo and receive a 10 percent early bird discount. Plan to attend the largest roofing expo presented by roofing contractors for the roofing industry - June 10-12, 2018 at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino - and maximize your ...
Leaky Exhaust Vents – The 500-lb Gorilla of Condensation Problems
Exhaust vents are the proverbial 500-lb gorilla in the room. By Phil Dregger - PE, Technical Roof Services. Many factors contribute to excessive condensation in low slope membrane roof systems installed over wood decks with insulation below; high interior relative humidity (RH), high roof reflectance, and especially air intrusion. One contributor ...
WSRCA 2017 Year in Review
WSRCA 2017 was about driving value in membership. A primary focus of Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA) during 2017 was to continue driving greater value to being a member of the association. In today’s competitive marketplace, members are looking for ways to help themselves become better technicians, as well ...
