Roofing Industry News
Polyglass U.S.A., Inc. and Jacob Companies Supports Hurricane Recovery Efforts in the Bahamas
Polyglass and Jacob Companies partner to help the Bahamas rebuild roofs that were damaged by Hurricane Matthew in October 2016 as part of hurricane recovery efforts. The category four hurricane brought intense wind and rain, tearing off roofs, toppling trees and power lines. DEERFIELD BEACH, FL (PRWEB) JANUARY 30, 2017 - ...
After Nearly 50 years, Emulsion and Elastomeric Roof Coating Systems are Finally Coming of Age
Western Colloid is a pioneer and innovator of asphalt emulsion-based roof systems that can be applied over virtually any existing roof. After growing to become one of the largest roof coating contractors in the Western U.S., Larry Widmer understood the need for consistent, quality products. He founded Western Colloid in the ...
Atlas Roofing Introduces Asphalt Life™
New blog touches on "all aspects of the roofing life" ATLANTA, January 17, 2017 – Atlas Roofing is pleased to announce the launch of its new blog, Asphalt Life, a showcase for information of interest to roofing contractors and the homeowner customers they serve. The site, asphalt-life.com, officially goes live on Tuesday, ...
Trent Cotney, P.A. Publishes OSHA Defense Book
OSHA Defense for the Construction Industry seeks to impart knowledge on professionals in the construction industry so that potential pitfalls can be avoided during the OSHA inspection and citation process. Tampa, Florida – The second biggest threat to the construction industry is the unchecked expansion of regulatory agencies. Recent government expansion ...
RCMA and NSF International Develop First Product Category Rule (PCR) for Roof Coatings in North America
The Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association (RCMA) and NSF International have created the first product category rule (PCR) in North America for roof coating materials. PCRs enable product environmental information to be more transparent and useful to the marketplace. Products covered in this PCR include fluid-applied and adhered coatings used for roof ...
Technical Bulletin 2016-5WLS – Evaluating Concrete Decks in Preparation for Roofing & Waterproofing Application
The bulletin provides basic guidelines for evaluating new and existing concrete decks, prior to roofing or waterproofing system application. WSRCA has received additional reports from member contractors describing problems with concrete decks, and waterproofing and roofing membranes maintaining adhesion to concrete decks. As such, WSRCA's Waterproofing and Low-Slope Roofing Committees have ...
Storm Ventures Group Announces Keynote Speakers Les Brown and Grant Cardone at Win The Storm Conference & Trade Show Expo in Miami
Leading worldwide motivational speaker and New York Times bestseller present as keynote speakers at annual restoration conference. MIAMI (PRWEB) DECEMBER 14, 2016 - Storm Ventures Group’s (SVG) annual Win The Storm Conference & Trade Show Expo welcomes Les Brown and Grant Cardone to its ranks of leading speakers at the 4th ...
Western States Roofing Contractors Association Year in Review 2016
A primary focus of Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA) during 2016 was to continue driving greater value to being a member of the association. In today’s competitive marketplace, our members are looking for ways to help themselves become better technicians, as well as better business people. So, after our ...
Western Colloid is Committed to FM Approvals
FM 4470 Class 1 approvals employ some of the toughest test methods in the roofing industry and Western Colloid invests each year in maintaining those FM approvals. Roofing systems are a building’s first line of defense against the elements and must be able to protect a structure from wind, hail, rain, ...
Roofing Industry Alliance Seeks Donations to Scholarship Program
Donating to The Melvin Kruger Endowed Scholarship Program helps shape the future of the roofing industry, one student at a time. The Roofing Industry Alliance for Progress is asking Alliance and NRCA members to consider donating to the Melvin Kruger Endowed Scholarship Program Campaign, a permanent endowment established to provide scholarships ...
