Industry News
Ice-Dam on Cold/Ventilated Water Shedding Steep-Slope Roofs
During the past few winters, WSRCA Member Contractors in varying areas of the western U.S. have reported an increasing number and intensity of winter-time ice-dam formation and resultant damage at various buildings in the western states. This Bulletin’s discussion of ice-dams, along with guidelines and suggestions for mitigation of ice dams, ...
MRA Gains Two New Members as Demand for Metal Roofing Grows
With interest booming in residential metal roofing, two metal roofing companies have recently joined the Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) as new members. The newest members include: Reinke Shakes, based in Hebron, Nebraska, has joined the Metal Roofing Alliance as a manufacturer member. With a long history producing both aluminum and copper roofing ...
Ever wonder what the committees of the Florida Roofing & Sheet Metal Contractors Association are working on?
Check out the FRSA committees’ abbreviated reports and consider joining one! Advisory Committee – (This committee is made up of FRSA Past Presidents.) The committee heard a brief financial report and a review of the 2018 Convention, along with plans for 2019. FRSA’s 100th Anniversary plans were reviewed, and ...
NRCA ProCertification™ Qualified Assessor Applications Now Being Accepted
The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) has announced it is now accepting applications for Qualified Assessors for its highly anticipated NRCA ProCertification initiative. Qualified Assessors will serve as performance exam proctors, responsible for evaluating and verifying hands-on skills for those seeking to be certified through NRCA ProCertification. Qualified Assessors are uniquely equipped ...
Announcing the Hunt for North America’s Best Asphalt Roofing Projects
ARMA’s Awards Program is Now Accepting Submissions for the Best Steep and Low-Slope Asphalt Roofing Systems The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) has launched its ARMA Excellence in Asphalt Roofing Awards Program, which recognizes the best steep and low-slope asphalt roofing projects from across North America. Formerly known as the ...
Come to the Safety Party at METALCON
Safety in the metal building and roofing industry is always of top priority. According to CPWR, Center for Construction Research and Training, “Between 2011 and 2015, the annual number of fall fatalities in construction increased by 36%, exceeding the growth in employment and total fatalities in this industry.” Falls are ...
MRCA Scholarship Recipients Announced
Congratulations to this year's MRCA Scholarship Winners! These scholarships are made possible through the contributions of MRCA Members and our Industry Affiliates. Bradley Foster of Rockford, IL Frederick Haines of Hays, KS Morgan Helixon of Dallas, TX Nicholas Kiepura of St. John, IN Ben Krimpelbein of Pewaukee, WI Jewell Phillips of Northlake, TX Cameron Tickerhoof of Bridgeport, OH Chandler ...
Derbigum Sponsoring MRCA Young Contractors Council Monte Carlo Night at The Matt
The Young Contractors event is part of the MRCA Conference & Expo and will take place October 24, 2018. Monte Carlo night features: Unlimited game table play: Black Jack, Craps, Roulette, Texas Hold 'Em and Trivia. There will be food and an open bar, along with some gaming money to get you ...
Ravishing Rooftops: MRA Kicks Off Best Metal Roofing Competition For Installers, Contractors
Enter the “Best Metal Roofing Project” competition hosted by the Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA). Calling all roofing contractors, installers and manufacturers: Is your stainless-steel roof a stunner? Is your galvalume glamorous? Is your copper shingle roof sublime? If so, now’s your chance to enter the “Best Metal Roofing Project” competition hosted by ...
RICOWI Releases Roofing Investigation Report on Hurricane Irma
The report is a result of the Wind Investigation Program Committee’s work after Irma made landfall. The RICOWI Board of Directors announced the release of an investigation report on Hurricane Irma on September 23, 2018. The Wind Investigation Program (WIP) Committee deployed volunteer hurricane wind investigators after Hurricane Irma made landfall. ...
