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Where the Wheels Come Off for Small Business
Often where a small business begins to fail is when the company is actually generating a lot of income ... but that income does not translate into profit. As a small business owner, you are expected to wear a ton of hats. No matter how big of a fan of Michael ...
Metal Roof Edge Installation is Critical to Protecting the Roof
Improper installation of metal roof edging is a leading cause of roof system failure during a wind or weather event. By Metal Era According to Factory Mutual Insurance Co., after a review of losses following a major wind event, approximately 60 percent of roof failures were due to the perimeter edge metal. ...
Technology Has Changed the Roofing Industry
Technology in new tools, products and software has changed the way contractors run their roofing business. By JobNimbus Talk to a contractor that has been in the roofing business for a while and they often speak fondly of days gone by. The old tools of the trade are disappearing. Hammers have been ...
How is the Net Free Area of a Ridge Vent Determined?
Determining Net Free Area for Ridge Vent Doesn't Have to be Hard By Andy Swan, Roof Saver I had a great phone call recently from a carpenter teaching high school students about roofing in her building trades class. One of her students challenged her to explain how Roof Saver® ridge vent could ...
Five Key Provisions in a Residential Roofing Contract
Contractors should routinely review their roofing contract to make sure that it contains the most current terms and that the terms are enforceable. By Trent Cotney In these tough economic times, a contract can be a roofer's best friend because it will contain terms that will assist the roofer in collecting money ...
Do You Want To Work For a Quality Contractor?
Rapid response and good communication is a sure way to keep the business of building owners who value the contribution a quality contractor brings to the table. By Greg Hayne No matter what region you are from, when bidding you notice your competing bidders. Certain names that, if you see them on ...
Operations Preparedness for the Roofing Season
The roofing season is underway – is your business ready? The snow is disappearing and the spring storms are hitting throughout the hail belt. Is your roofing company ready? Are your operations, production and service teams prepared and armed to make the most of a year that will most ...
Hot Topics in Cool Roofing
Study shows that cool roofing doesn't always need to be white in order to perform. This article was originally published by DECRA and the full version can be accessed here. Do cool roofs need to be white in order to be classified as cool? Cool roofs are classified by their reflectivity ...
Safety First in Flat Roof Inspection and Repair
Regular inspection is the key to roof performance but remember to have a safety plan in place before getting started. By MBTechnology Most roofs last for years and are not given a second thought until a problem arises. No roof lasts forever and after years of protecting a building from the elements, ...
Common Building Permit Application Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Making a mistake on a building permit can lead to costly consequences for contractors. This article was first published on Scout Services’ blog. The original full post can be viewed here. Applying for building permits is a standard activity for many contractors and the typical cost associated with permits can run anywhere ...
