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Upgraders Beware: Be Cautious When Removing Old Screw-down Roofs
By Dale Nelson, Roof Hugger. If you’re thinking about upgrading your screw down roof to a standing seam roof, that’s great! Just beware, because those old screw-down roofs can be, well... screwy. The new standing-seam metal roofs are aesthetically pleasing and considered a major upgrade from the old ...
Is a Drill Seamer Right for You?
By Jeff Stortz, John Stortz & Son. If you work with architectural panels, it may be beneficial to invest in a quality drill seamer. John Stortz & Son offers a tool line of quality drill seamers designed to fit architectural panels 1” to 1.5” in size. For contractors working ...
A Reflection on the State of Roofing – 2023
By Brad Van Dam, MTL Holdings. MTL Holdings VP, Brad Van Dam, reflects on the state of the roofing industry in 2023. After attending his second National Roofing Day in Washington, D.C. earlier this year, Brad Van Dam, vice president of MTL Holdings, reflected on the important and relevant ...
Retrofit Roof Design and Testing From the Early Days to Today
By Dale Nelson, president of Roof Hugger. Learn the story of Roof Hugger and how much it has changed over the years. 32 years ago, in 1991, my partner Red McConnohie had an idea to create a retrofit system that would allow you to put a new metal roof over an old ...
Waterproofing Parapet Walls
By David Delcoma, operations manager for MFM Building Products. Here are some tips and considerations to make for installing flashing on a parapet wall Parapet walls are unique in that they are exposed to the elements on 3-sides giving them a much higher degree of failure when compared to side walls or ...
5 Ways to Boost Profits on Roofing Projects this Month
By Anne Purcell, AccuLynx. Learn different ways your sales team can help increase profits. With busy season right around the corner, your roofing company is probably looking for ways to work smarter, not harder while also increasing profits. Creating a sales process and having the best practices in place for ...
Top Benefits of Roll Bending Tools to Keep in Mind
By Tom Stortz, John Stortz & Son. If you’re on the fence about purchasing roll bending tools, these five benefits certainly make a case for themselves. Crafting the perfect roof requires attention to detail and the right tools. Roll bending portable brakes are one such tool that boasts several ...
Highlights From a Successful Year with IIBEC and Looking Towards the Future
By Christopher Giffin, RRC, AIA President, IIBEC. Writing his farewell message for IIBEC, President Christopher Giffin recaps this year’s achievements and goals while handing off the torch. Editor’s note: After a year of growth and prospects, Christopher Giffin shares his heartfelt gratitude with the company and readers alike, all while ...
Successfully Bid Roofing Jobs with Roofing Software
By Anne Redd, AccuLynx. Below is our complete guide to winning a bid for a roofing job with AccuLynx. Winning bids is crucial for growing your business, and having a deep understanding of your client and project is the best way to win them. Presenting a bid to a customer ...
Generating Leads is the Key to Growth For Home Improvement Businesses
By Corey Mann, Leap. Learning how to identify and generate quality leads is a major key to expanding your business. One of the most important factors of building or growing a business is learning how to generate leads. This is especially important for those in the business of home ...
