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Lauren White, RCS Editor
NWIR Seattle Chapter Will Host Michelle Boykin
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Please note that due to the recent national health advisories and decisions by Washington’s governor, NWIR has postponed this event until the fall. They will be honoring those tickets already purchased and updating the Eventbrite tickets once the date has been decided on. Don’t miss this ...
The Most Important Aspect of Roofing - Part 1
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Attic ventilation is the key to a roof’s long and healthy life. Ventilation systems are a necessity in attics. Their purpose is to, “allow fresh air to enter the attic and excess heat and moisture to escape,” according to the Roof Saver Ridge Vent eBook. ...
Roof Coating Adds 15 Years to Roof’s Useful Life
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Roof restoration provides long-term weatherproofing solution for Morrow Meadows Corporation. Morrow Meadows Corporation in City of Industry, California was faced with having to re-roof its building. However, instead of tearing off the roof, they opted to restore it using a coating manufactured by Tropical Roofing Products. ...
Houston Hosts IIBEC
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Don’t miss this premiere event on March 26-31, 2020. The 2020 IIBEC International Convention and Trade Show will be six full days of networking, product demonstrations, events, and learning. The International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) is hosting this premier event from March 26-31, 2020 ...
Setting Up New Hires for Success
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. The Training for Roof Application Careers program from NRCA helps new roofers gain skills and conversational competence to assist them on the rooftop. Because of the labor shortage in the roofing industry, people are getting hired even if they don’t have a lot of experience. ...
Roofing Road Trips Podcast: Isaac Itofe
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Originally “volun-told” to develop a safety program for his fathers’ business, Isaac has built a successful career focused on safety in the industry. Safety Operation Systems (SOS) is known as one of the nation’s top health and safety groups who help roofing contractors really put together customized ...
Learn About Legal Issues and Pitfalls Building Enclosure Professionals Face
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. An auxiliary seminar at IIBEC will be presented by Cotney Construction Law. Join fellow roofing professionals at the 2020 IIBEC International Convention and Trade Show on March 26-31, 2020. The International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) has arranged over 25 hours of educational sessions, which ...
Roof of Former Steel Mill Outfitted Entirely With Solar Panels
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Mill 19 becomes the new home to tech and manufacturing companies, powered by solar. A 1,500-foot long, 110-foot wide, 10” bar steel, former mill site, occupying 12.5 acres in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is getting converted into a technology and manufacturing facility. With thousands of solar panels covering ...
Your Children Could be Recipients of the RCAT Scholarship
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. RCAT hopes to award $50,000 in scholarships to students this year. The Roofing Contractors Association of Texas (RCAT) provides opportunities to help their members access up-to-date continuing education. They also support their members’ families by awarding students who are eager to further their education by providing ...
Sherwin-Williams RLW: Making More with Metal
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Hear from a former Navy SEAL about the growth of metal roofing, why people are choosing metal, and training opportunities. Roofers shared they want to consume content the way they want and when they want, whether that’s reading the transcript before bed, listening to the podcast in ...
