By DECRA. If you're an experienced roofing contractor, you're in an excellent position to capitalize on a golden opportunity. Consumer interest in metal roofing is steadily increasing in demand. But according to the Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) article, Metal Roofing is ripe For Growth-Is the Roofing Industry Ready? the ability to connect ...
USG knows gypsum – it has over a century of experience perfecting industry-leading products to prove it. USG engineered its gypsum-based roof board, the USG Securock® Brand Gypsum-Fiber Roof Board, to provide superior performance, strength, water resistance, and sustainable design. The unique, fiber-reinforced panels feature a uniform composition with a high-performance ...
By Lauren White. Get out of the fog and into clear predictability with these five steps. Entrepreneurial-type contractors who are interested in growing their business are stunted by unpredictability. It’s difficult to invest in something that might not give you continuous cash flow or a return. “The problem isn’t your business ...
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. RCS Partner Heidi J. Ellsworth toured the CertainTeed booth at the Western Roofing Expo this summer to learn what’s new. The Western Roofing Expo is packed with the latest products and innovations that roofing contractors want to know about. Maybe you missed this year’s show or ...
By: Don Garno, Custom-Fabrication Product Manager, Duro-Last. Weather can play a significant role in productivity during the colder months of the year in Northern climates. Between frigid temperatures, unpredictable rooftop conditions, and hard to handle materials, contractors can find it difficult to continue their projects into the winter months. Custom-fabricated Duro-Last deck ...
Check out October’s issues of Rural Builder and Metal Construction News for an inside look at the past, present and future of one of our favorites here at Roofers Coffee Shop®: Marco Industries. Both publications feature an article of the company’s history along with recent changes that signal their future direction. ...
The week is intended to call attention to the important role roofs play in protecting homes and encourage homeowners to give their roofs some TLC. Most homeowners are grateful for the roof over their heads. Yet home experts say that roofs are often one of the most neglected areas of the ...
By Marco Industries. Marco Weather-Tite™ System gives contractors the many components vital to the performance of a metal roof. Marco does not manufacture or sell metal roofs. That may come as a surprise to some, as we are known for our experience and expertise in residential, commercial and agricultural metal roofing. What ...
Stormseal installers are providing proven, patented protection for their customers. Stormseal founder and managing director Matthew Lennox said patent protection was one of the first things he arranged after inventing Stormseal, a polyethylene film that heat shrinks to cover damaged roofs or walls. The product provides secure, cost-effective protection from the ...
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Learn about metal-over-metal roofing in this six-part webinar series. Whether you’re a roofing contractor, design professional, or facility manager or owner, there are always opportunities to learn. New knowledge can take you and your company to new heights by increasing the reach of your business and ...