Weather
OSHA’s Recommendations to Curb Heat Illness
By National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA). Protect your workers from hot weather hazards with these resources from OSHA. It is summer again and with the sun comes a higher chance of heat illness. Workers who spend most of their time outside, like roofing contractors, are at particular risk, so now ...
The 2021 Hurricane Report
As climate change continues to increase the severity and frequency of natural catastrophe events, it is more important than ever for communities to be prepared for when disaster strikes. While we can’t control the occurrence of natural disasters like hurricanes, we can prepare for them. Understanding the risk to help ...
Choosing the Right SPF for Your Customers' Home: How to Beat the Heat This Summer
Not all roofs are created equal, and that’s especially true when it comes to controlling extreme summertime temperatures. With a hotter-than-ever summer predicted in many parts of the U.S. and Canada, understanding how a roof performs to keep homeowners cool while maximizing energy savings is essential. Helping your customers choose the ...
Upcoming Hurricane Season Cause for Concern to Homeowners with Non-Metal Roofs, Says Alliance Group
Treasure Coast CEO says above-normal storm activity may substantially damage older roofs built with weaker materials. With forecasters predicting as many as 10 hurricanes and 20 storms this hurricane season, the owner of a Port St. Lucie, Florida-based roofing company is warning that some homeowners aren't as prepared as they believe ...
Protecting Homes After Disaster Strikes
By Ali Turner, Western Roofing Magazine. Thanks to this innovative, property-protecting wrap, people can rest easy while awaiting permanent home and roof repairs. After a devastating fire left homes in Richardson, Texas in need of immediate house and roof repairs, Stormseal ® was there to protect the properties in ...
Weathering the Storm
IKO® Nordic™ performance laminate asphalt shingles are designed to withstand nature’s impact. As weather patterns continue to change, the frequency of high winds and hailstorms is on the rise, and homeowners are paying attention to these storm threats more than ever before. Likewise, it should come as no surprise that building ...
IRS Reminds Taxpayers to Think About About Financial Preparedness When Planning for Emergencies
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. Gathering important documents you will need post-disaster is a critical step of preparing for an emergency, make sure not to forget these key financial documents while making your plans. Earlier this month, the IRS urged individuals, organizations and businesses to take time now ...
Weather Can't Stop New Johns Manville Plant From Being Built
By Johns Manville. After a year of unprecedented weather delaying construction, plant is slated for completion in 2022. After several weather-delays, Johns Manville’s new production plant in Hillsboro, Texas is finally seeing progress on construction. The project, referred to as “Project Maverick,” had its first tilt wall panels set ...
33,000 Properties in Sydney Damaged by Intense Hailstorm
By Stormseal. When a devastating hailstorm struck the suburb of Berowra, Stormseal was there to provide relief. Traditionally, tarps have been the main material used to temporarily protect a home after severe storms. As the weather around the globe grows increasingly severe, tarps are proving time and time again ...
Weather Hazards During Roofing Operations
By Ryan Quinn, Chicago Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA). It is essential that employers know and consider the risk involved when making the decision to work in potentially hazardous weather conditions. Even in the best of conditions, roofing is a hazardous occupation. When weather and other environmental factors come into play, ...
