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Effective Attic Ventilation: Just What the Doctor Ordered
Roofing contractors can help prevent the occurrence of mold and mildew through proper attic ventilation. By Andy Swan, Roof Saver One the hottest topics in the construction industry and elsewhere is the adverse effect that exposure to mold and mildew can have on human health. It has recently been reported that the ...
The Escalating Cost of Construction and Combating Price Increases
Roofing contractors should consider adding additional terms to contracts to protect them from labor and material price increases. By Trent Cotney How can a roofing contractor protect itself from labor and material price increases on a project? The roofing contractor should first consider the payment method on a project. The ideal way ...
Roofing Safety in Cold Weather
The best protection for winter work is planning ahead of time and being completely prepared. By Heather Davis, Metal-Era, Inc. Sure snow is pretty and winter may be welcome after a long, hot summer, but the weather conditions during this cold season warrant some special precautions that anyone who works outside should ...
Social Media Survival
Social media allows you to be where your customers are engaging, hear what they are saying and respond to them. So, you set up Facebook and Twitter accounts, and stepped into the world of social media marketing. Now what? It’s simple. Engage with your customers! Here are five tips to help you ...
Understanding Why a Facilitated Peer Group might be right for you – Part 4
One of the greatest and most helpful components of a peer group is peer pressure. A better term is accountability. By Greg Hayne, Hayne Coaching Group We’ve all had the experience of setting a goal and then life interrupts our sincere efforts. Before we know it, we are sidetracked. But ...
The Paper Trail
It’s more important than ever for roofers to have strong contracts and written documentation for projects. By Trent Cotney Twenty years ago, a roofer could complete a construction project with a handshake and an invoice. Getting payment from customers has always been an issue, but the need for contracts and written documents ...
Choosing Between Becoming a Franchisee or StealthBond Dealer
It’s important to understand the difference between a dealership and a franchise when deciding what products to add to your business offering. By Magan Jenkins, StealthBond When looking to add on to your product line, where do you start? Two common business models that have proved to last the test of ...
Understanding Energy Tax Deduction vs. Maintenance Tax
Yes, you can get a tax deduction for maintenance costs By Jamie Barnett, SureCoat Systems We have become aware of a recent increase in questions about Federal Energy Tax Deductions and Roof Maintenance Tax Deductions. There has been misunderstanding, leading some property owners to believe they are entitled to a tax credit ...
Find out the Advantages of SBS Modified Asphalt for Your Customer
By Joseph Pass, MB Technology Contractors can help educate building owners about the benefits of SBS modified asphalt for better roofing system performance. Buildings today incorporate lighter-weight structural materials than those built years ago. Contemporary roofing systems should, therefore, have the ability to withstand the increased substrate movements and deflections. ...
Legal Aspects of Drone Use in Roofing
Roofing contractors using drones should be aware of the rules and legal issues surrounding their use. By Trent Cotney, P.A. Construction Law Group Ten years ago, when someone said the word “drone,” the first thing that came to mind was military predator drones flying over Afghanistan. Today, drones have a much ...
