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Aussie Stormseal® Innovation Being Fitted in Canberra to Protect Iconic Hail-damaged Buildings
By Stormseal. Stormseal to the rescue for Canberra buildings suffering storm damage. For Canberrans orange is the new black for roofs, as Aussie home-grown innovation – Stormseal® – is fitted to key Canberra buildings protecting them from the elements following January’s hail storm which punched holes in buildings across the city. Some ...
How to serve your customers while social distancing
Editor's note: The following is a notification from GAF Everything can be done at the recommended distance. Thanks to tools like digital measurement, payment platforms, and teleconferencing, there’s no need to sell from inside the customer’s home. Each step of the process — from the initial consultation to payment to installation — ...
What Builders Say About Metal Roofing
By Sherwin-Williams. When it comes to metal roofing, builders and homeowners alike enjoy a number of advantages. Don’t take our word for it, though. Learn how metal roofing has completely transformed business for two contractors — Todd Meinhold and Adam Parnes. Todd Meinhold is owner and president of H&D Quality Builders and the ...
Oregon Contractor Offering Free Foot Door Opener
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Opening the door without touching the handle is now possible thanks to this roofing contractor’s idea. The coronavirus pandemic has led many of us to rethink the way we are used to doing things. We are over cautious about cleaning and sanitizing everywhere and we are ...
Metal Roofs: The Perfect Match for Solar Panels
By Marco Industries. Network with solar companies to boost business. There are many types of roofing materials out there: from tile to the ubiquitous composite roof. Not all of them are ideal as a base for installing solar panels. Metal, however, is. And as a metal roof installer, you should be touting ...
PVC Performance for Flat and Low-Slope Roofs
By IB Roof Systems. Reduced construction costs and greater energy efficiency are two of the greatest benefits of flat and low-slope roofs. Roofing contractors working in new construction should consider talking to their general contractors, architects and home builders about the reduced construction costs and greater energy efficiency of low-slope roofs. ...
McElroy Metal Publishing Blogs to Help Contractors, Consumers, Homeowners
McElroy Metal has developed three blogs to help educate contractors, consumers and homeowners on the benefits and frequently asked questions regarding metal roofing and wall products. McElroy Metal’s Commercial Building blog features some of the many successful commercial projects completed with the company’s products. McElroy Metal’s Homeowner blog speaks to anyone looking ...
Why Buy a Portable Roof Panel Rollforming Machine?
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Learn the seven most common reasons contractors purchase a portable rollforming machine. New Tech Machinery has been manufacturing and selling portable rollforming equipment for almost 30 years. Roofers, gutter installers, and manufacturers have relied on New Tech Machinery to help them improve their business operations and ...
Controlling Kettle and Maintaining the Temperature of Hot Asphalt in Cold Weather Commercial Roof Applications
By IKO. The quality of a roof depends on proper installation techniques. Disclaimer: Hot mopping on asphalt roofs is highly dangerous. Proper safety training is necessary to perform this job. When choosing the temperature for your hot tar roofing kettles, always follow the manufacturer’s requirements and do not heat the kettle beyond ...
Fixing Chimneys? Mor-Flexx® Should be in Your Toolbox
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Sometimes when inspecting a roof for damage or to estimate a replacement, there may be instances where it’s obvious the chimney needs to be repaired. If you want to offer additional services to your customers, you might consider mortar, stucco or chimney repairs. They are easier ...
