By National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA). Protect your workers from hot weather hazards with these resources from OSHA. It is summer again and with the sun comes a higher chance of heat illness. Workers who spend most of their time outside, like roofing contractors, are at particular risk, so now ...
As climate change continues to increase the severity and frequency of natural catastrophe events, it is more important than ever for communities to be prepared for when disaster strikes. While we can’t control the occurrence of natural disasters like hurricanes, we can prepare for them. Understanding the risk to help ...
Not all roofs are created equal, and that’s especially true when it comes to controlling extreme summertime temperatures. With a hotter-than-ever summer predicted in many parts of the U.S. and Canada, understanding how a roof performs to keep homeowners cool while maximizing energy savings is essential. Helping your customers choose the ...
Treasure Coast CEO says above-normal storm activity may substantially damage older roofs built with weaker materials. With forecasters predicting as many as 10 hurricanes and 20 storms this hurricane season, the owner of a Port St. Lucie, Florida-based roofing company is warning that some homeowners aren't as prepared as they believe ...
IKO® Nordic™ performance laminate asphalt shingles are designed to withstand nature’s impact. As weather patterns continue to change, the frequency of high winds and hailstorms is on the rise, and homeowners are paying attention to these storm threats more than ever before. Likewise, it should come as no surprise that building ...
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. Gathering important documents you will need post-disaster is a critical step of preparing for an emergency, make sure not to forget these key financial documents while making your plans. Earlier this month, the IRS urged individuals, organizations and businesses to take time now ...
By Stormseal. When a devastating hailstorm struck the suburb of Berowra, Stormseal was there to provide relief. Traditionally, tarps have been the main material used to temporarily protect a home after severe storms. As the weather around the globe grows increasingly severe, tarps are proving time and time again ...
By DaVinci Roofscapes. National Hurricane Preparedness Week is May 9-15, 2021, now is the time to stock up on fuel and water containers. Mother Nature was mad last year…and forecasters don’t believe she’ll be much happier in 2021. To prepare for the upcoming 2021 Hurricane Season, experts at Scepter™ recommend ...
By Ryan Quinn, Chicago Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA). It is essential that employers know and consider the risk involved when making the decision to work in potentially hazardous weather conditions. Even in the best of conditions, roofing is a hazardous occupation. When weather and other environmental factors come into play, ...
By Gary Thill, International Roofing Expo (IRE). The particularly brutal winter this year means new roofing challenges in areas of the nation unprepared for snow and ice. 2021 has already been a doozy of a winter for the nation, especially in areas of the country not used to dealing with ...