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7 Things Homeowners Ask About Metal Roofing
By Trevor Underwood, DECRA Metal Roofing. Prepare your answers to questions homeowners are bound to ask as you install their DECRA metal roof. When it comes to a renovation as big as a roof, you are sure to get some questions from homeowners. As a roofing contractor, you do ...
What Kind of Warranty Comes With Prefabricated Accessories?
By Greg Morrow, Flashco. Understand the ins and outs of No Dollar Limit (NDL) warranties and how they apply to prefabricated accessories. As a professional roofing contractor, you are expected to know that roofing systems are required to receive a No Dollar Limit Warranty (NDL). NDLs are required by the ...
Wood Deck Inspection 101
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. This article will cover some tips and details for roofers to keep in mind when inspecting the roof's wood sheathing and framing structure. Always check with your local building code and manufacturer recommendations for minimum sheathing thickness, nailing patterns requirements, and rafter spacing. Roof sheathing includes plywood, ...
4 Speakers Share Lessons Learned From FAST Remodeler Live
By Danielle Basch, Leap. See what Leap had to say at the Qualified Remodeler’s first-ever systems and technology event for the remodeling industry. The Focused on Agile Systems and Technology (FAST) Remodeler Live event is the premier software and business technology conference for home remodeling pros. The conference offers contractors ...
With Safer Practices Come More Opportunities
By Jessica Chavez, Labor Central. Learn about the benefits of training roofing crews in safe practices, including decreased risk of injury and increased paychecks! Everyone in roofing knows about the high potential for injury. Whether it’s falling, high wind or extreme heat, roofing crews need to be prepared for anything. ...
3 Ways for Contractors to Protect Themselves From Material Price Increases and Customer Sticker Shock Caused by Supply Challenges
By Mark Schmidt, von Briesen & Roper, s.c. How to protect yourself during supply challenges. Editor's Note: This article was originally published by ABC Supply. Contractors are busier than ever. Many contractors are even turning down work. Others are scheduling projects out long into the future. Compared with the downswing of a decade ...
Tips for Staying Calm During the Busy Summer Season
By Sue Hawkes, CEO of YESS! Three ways you can stay centered during the summertime when business starts to get chaotic. While the summer season is a time for many to kick back and relax, those who work in the roofing industry often have a different experience. Members of ...
4 Employee Appreciation Ideas for National Roofing Week
By Danielle Look, Team Engine. Learn about the different ways you can show appreciation to your hard-working team. One component of National Roofing Week is employee appreciation because, where would the industry be without the hard-working people that make it all happen? It is my hope that employers are shining a light ...
2021 Was a Big Year for This Non-profit Organization
By International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC). From memberships to education, IIBEC has gone above and beyond building a diverse organization that represents the best of the building enclosure industry! Throughout 2021, International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) was working hard to support its members through the ...
Threats Impact the Roofing Industry – What is on the Horizon?
By Brad Van Dam, VP of Sales, MTL Holdings. Metal-Era and Hickman Edge Systems address current threats to the roofing industry and presents possible solutions. Rising material costs, long lead times and labor shortages have dramatically impacted the commercial roofing industry over the past two years, beginning with the impact of COVID-19 ...
