Safety Posts
Low-Slope Roofing Mistake No. 3: Welding Start-and-stop Voids
By Don Kilcoyne, GAF. Robotic welders are a terrific way to ensure consistent, durable welds. But they do leave occasional unwelded voids where the welder is stopped and started. The operator will then have to carefully hand-weld these areas to prevent leaking. In this segment of the Roofing it Right miniseries on ...
Low-Slope Roofing Mistake No. 2: Not Cleaning the Membrane
By Don Kilcoyne, GAF. When patching a single-ply membrane, whether it’s to reinforce or repair, step one should always be cleaning the surface. Patches welded to a dirty membrane will tend to pull up, creating a leak risk. GAF Senior Commercial Training Specialists Dave Scott and Wally Brown share tips on ...
Three Defenses Against an OSHA Violation
By Cotney Construction Law. What you need to know to defend yourself against an OSHA citation. Employers have the right to contest OSHA citations. When employers take all necessary steps to protect workers, then workers are more likely to be responsible for preventable acts. Below are some steps employers can take ...
Deep Freeze Danger: Preventing Costly Winter Storm Damage Starts at the Rooftop
By Metal Roofing Alliance. As winter storms hit home, the Metal Roofing Alliance says rooftop readiness is essential. With many areas of the country experiencing a series of early winter storms this year, the Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) reminds homeowners to pay close attention to their roofs, especially as winter weather continues ...
How to Prevent Wildfire Damage
By Tilcor Roofing Systems. Three ways to help your homeowner customers save on insurance premiums. A recent survey estimated that the average rate increase for a fire claim is 20%, or an extra $273 in yearly premiums. That makes it the most expensive type of claim a homeowner can make. ...
It’s Getting Cold. Be Prepared Up There.
By Marco Industries. Roofers' cold-weather tips. Marco prides themselves on delivering products that are easy to install, even in less-than-ideal conditions.The proven HydraShell™ underlayment, for example, stays flexible in cold weather so you aren’t wrestling with stiff, uncooperative material while up on the rooftop in the chill. But while Marco can provide ...
Teen Workers on the Construction Site
By Lauren White. Understanding the benefits and limitations of hiring teen workers. Labor shortages continue to be a problem in the construction industry. Construction firms and contractors are doing what they can to keep up with the steadily increasing demand of projects. One solution is to hire teen workers to ...
Should I Be Concerned About Trapped Moisture Before Coating a Built-Up Roof?
By Topps Products. To answer the question specifically, trapped moisture within a roof can be an issue at certain times on certain roofs. Here’s the scenario and how it plays out: When a flat roof system, whether it’s a BUR, TPO, PVC or EPDM, starts leaking it gets into the insulation where ...
OSHA Penalties Up: Fall Violations Rank High
By Marco Industries. So far through 2019, OSHA penalties are up. The government agency has been busier than usual inspecting jobsites and handing out fines to construction companies that subject their workers to hazards. With an additional 76 OSHA inspectors currently in training, that activity will be soon be increasing even more. According ...
Three Key Questions About OSHA Inspections
By Anthony David Tilton, Cotney Construction Law. OSHA will investigate a jobsite for a number of reasons. A representative from OSHA will show up if an employee has issued a complaint against you, if there is a recent fatality, or if there is an imminent threat they have identified. The dangers of ...
