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Top January Stories: The IRE and Journey
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Here’s what’s trending on RoofersCoffeeShop® this past month. Back in January, the International Roofing Expo (IRE) was on the forefront of everyone’s minds and it was obvious because our story on SRS Distribution bringing Journey to Gilley’s in Dallas was far and away the most popular. ...
Leading the Roofing Industry Forward
By Jim Schnepper, President, GAF. A letter to the roofing industry from GAF President Jim Schnepper on how the company is advancing technology to make better-performing products. Roofing industry colleagues, The International Roofing Expo marks an exciting time for our industry every year, showcasing the latest innovation and issues affecting the roofing community. Your ...
GAF Introduces Community Matters Social Impact Initiative
Announces $6 million commitment to serve communities and people in need. GAF, the largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer in North America, launched a new social impact initiative called GAF Community Matters to strengthen and support the communities it serves. GAF has renewed its partnerships with several non-profit organizations as a part ...
RCAW Trade Show is Approaching Quickly!
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Join us in Seattle, Washington for the fifth annual RCAW Trade Show. Roofing Contractors Association of Washington (RCAW) is hosting the 5th annual RCAW Trade Show this month! Make sure you’re in Seattle, Washington on February 21, 2020 at the DoubleTree Suites Tukwila. The show ...
GAF Unveils Timberline HDZ Shingles Powered by LayerLock Technology
Introduces WindProven Warranty as the First Roofing Shingle Warranty with No Wind Limit GAF, North America’s largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, announced the nationwide launch of Timberline® HDZTM shingles, powered by new and innovative LayerLockTM technology. Combined with all the benefits of America’s top-selling shingle, LayerLock technology mechanically fuses the common ...
Low-Slope Roofing Mistake No. 3: Welding Start-and-stop Voids
By Don Kilcoyne, GAF. Robotic welders are a terrific way to ensure consistent, durable welds. But they do leave occasional unwelded voids where the welder is stopped and started. The operator will then have to carefully hand-weld these areas to prevent leaking. In this segment of the Roofing it Right miniseries on ...
Value Engineering — Optimizing Performance or Reducing Costs?
By James R Kirby, GAF. Value engineering. We’re familiar with the term, and many of our roof designs have been ‘value engineered’ during our careers. I’d argue that in today’s construction world, real value engineering, i.e. optimizing functional value, isn’t being performed, but rather value engineering (VE) is more ...
Don’t Miss One of the Largest Regional Roofing Trade Shows in the Country
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Hear from a former NFL Super Bowl-winning coach, learn strategies to hire and maintain talent, and network with other professionals at the NERCA annual convention and trade show March 17-19. Join the North/East Roofing Contractors Association (NERCA) for their 94th annual convention and trade show March 17-19, ...
High-rise Reroof Project Finds Success with Technology
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Technology ensured the tapered polyiso system was accurate, kept the project on budget and provided daily progress photos for the owner. The Regatta at Vanderbilt Beach provides a carefree lifestyle to the owners and residents of the luxury condominium community located in Naples, Florida. Just 700-feet ...
Low-Slope Roofing Mistake No. 2: Not Cleaning the Membrane
By Don Kilcoyne, GAF. When patching a single-ply membrane, whether it’s to reinforce or repair, step one should always be cleaning the surface. Patches welded to a dirty membrane will tend to pull up, creating a leak risk. GAF Senior Commercial Training Specialists Dave Scott and Wally Brown share tips on ...
