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Tips on Choosing the Best Material for Your Gutters
Helping your customers choose a material for their new gutters can be difficult but it is an important step for the overall aesthetics of the exterior of the home. By Chelsea Welsh While the gutters don’t impact the home’s appearance as much as the roof, siding or decking, they do play a ...
Are You Being Blindsided?
With automobile insurance premiums on the rise, it is important to be aware of your options at renewal time. By Rob Foote Automobile insurance premiums in the construction industry have been on the rise since April of 2016. Most insurance providers feel the need for harder conditions in the auto insurance market ...
These Rules Were NOT Meant to be Broken
Violating OSHA rules has staggering consequences By Roofing Tools Online Three of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) most frequently cited violations occur within the roofing industry. According to OSHA, fall protection topped the list in 2015 with 6,721 violations of rule 1926.501. The fines alone can be hefty but you ...
Perfect Nailing
Proper nailing is essential to the performance of asphalt shingles. By Atlas Roofing Accurate nailing affects the performance of roofing shingles and it’s also required by the International Building Code. A recent post on Atlas’ Asphalt Life blog provides guidance on achieving the perfect nailing on an installation. Atlas has installation guidelines ...
How to Spray Foam a Roof
Four primary needs for adding spray foam roofing systems to your next project. By SprayWorks Equipment Group, LLC Beyond having a qualified Spray Mechanic – spray foam roof insulation starts with manufacturing guidelines defined by the material supplier, equipment manufacturer, industry standards, and variables that change from project to project. Below are ...
Termination for Convenience: Necessary Evil or Unfair Advantage – Part 1
The termination for convenience allows an owner to terminate a contract at any time without cause, if it is in the owner's interest. By Trent Cotney Over the past 30 years, construction contracts have become increasingly one-sided in favor of the owner of the project. Contracts have evolved to include a myriad ...
Ice Cold Hail, Nice Warm Leads!
Use these five things to build an effective inbound marketing strategy. By Roofing Contractor Marketing If you own or run a roofing company, you know leads are the life-blood of revenue. Every roofing company wants more leads. And better yet, if you can figure out how to get inbound leads from your ...
Which Metal Roof Edge is Better – Shop Fabricated or Pre-Manufactured?
When specifying a metal roof, the question of which metal roof edge is better will often be asked. By Metal Era Specifiers and contractors must decide between using a local sheet metal shop or purchasing a pre-manufactured system from a company like Metal Era. Often there is a perception that a local shop ...
The Importance of Strong Mounting Brackets for a Gutter Protection System
Can your recommended gutter protection system withstand up to 22 inches of rain per hour? By Chelsea Welsh The mounting brackets on a gutter guard system need to be strong enough to handle three crucial responsibilities: Provide support for your existing gutters. Keep the gutter guards securely attached to your system in all kinds ...
Tax Deductions for the Self-Employed
There are many expenses that the self-employed can deduct at tax time. By Steve Shapiro If you’re self-employed, you work hard to build your business and satisfy your clients. Your biggest client to make happy might just be the IRS. Here is what you should know about making sure that Uncle Sam ...
