Cass Jacoby
Which is Better: Reroofing or Recoating?
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. A look at both sides of the industry-wide debate. Why recoat The key to successfully recoating a metal roof is selecting the right coating system. Recoating systems are not one size fits all because metal roofs have many variations between metal types and factory-applied coatings. ...
Contractor Corner With Corey Offers Wisdom to Help You Become a Better Contractor
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. Let a master contractor become your go-to mentor by watching this YouTube channel. Corey Johnston, a longtime roofing contractor and now a Tremco Roofing Contractor Support Specialist, is your host for Contractor Corner By Corey (CCBC). Corey is “a remarkable individual who spent many ...
The Roofing Industry Will Continue to be Innovated by Climate Change
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. The most successful companies will be the ones working to install roofs that offer the most energy-saving potential, sustainable roofing materials, and the smallest environmental impact. Regardless of your opinion on climate change, the effects of global warming (severe weather, rising sea levels and ...
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 ...
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. The roofing industry celebrates diversity and the heritage of those who have shaped the community for the better. With anti-Asian hate crimes increasing nearly 150% in 2020, there has never been a more relevant time to celebrate and acknowledge Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) ...
The Top 20 Influencer Articles of 2020
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. 2020 brought to the forefront how resilient and resourceful the roofing industry is; these articles represent the strong and kindred spirit of the roofing community this year. Leaders within the industry have always been invaluable, but especially in unprecedented times, it cannot be stated ...
Quality Roofing Organizes a “Build Day” for Nonprofit
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. Sleep in Heavenly Peace was able to build 27 additional beds for children in need thanks to roofing contractor securing indoor build space. Quality Roofing team member Kyle Tisdell joined the nonprofit Sleep in Heavenly Peace earlier this year. “It started with a phone ...
Service of Veteran Connie Chadwick Acknowledged With Free Roof Replacement
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. Community steps in to support the 65-year-old woman in regaining control of her home repairs. Connie Chadwick is a 65-year-old self-made woman, serving in the U.S. Marine Corps and the National Guard. She works hard to maintain her home in Virginia Beach, telling ...
Orlando Commissioner Assembles Community to Renovate 93-year-old's Home
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. After a year of isolation in the pandemic made this senior’s home unlivable, the commissioner and community found a way to give back and improve her quality of life. The owner of the Parramore home in Orlando, who wishes to remain anonymous, has lived ...
Claiming Your Time in the Sun: How to Embrace Solar Energy as a Contractor
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. Increased demand for solar energy allows contractors to enter a completely new market get ahead by entering the solar market early. There has been much buzz surrounding the opportunity solar energy presents for contractors to diversify business and bring in new revenue. Offering solar energy ...
