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How deferred roof maintenance spreads damage through a building
By Cotney Consulting Group. The most economical roof problem is usually the one addressed before it has the chance to spread. A small roof problem rarely stays small. What begins as loose flashing, a blocked drain, a minor puncture or an open seam can eventually affect insulation, decking, ceilings, walls, ...
Selling or buying a property? Do not overlook the roof records
By Cotney Consulting Group. A roof can influence a property transaction long before the buyer and seller reach the final price. Buyers want to know how old the roof is, whether it has leaked, what repairs have been completed and how soon replacement may be necessary. Sellers want to ...
Technology may be evolving, but roofing still needs roofers
By Emma Peterson. While AI can analyze data and automate repetitive tasks, roofing remains a trade built on field experience, adaptability and professional judgment, skills that technology cannot easily replicate. As artificial intelligence (AI) and technological automation continues to revolutionize the way we do office and administration work, many people’s ...
Access the new Roof Restoration Index for Free
A new benchmark study from APOC and Cotney Consulting Group is highlighting the growing business advantages of commercial roof restoration compared to traditional reroofing. Analyzing 118 commercial roofing projects, the report found that restoration projects generated nearly twice the gross profit per crew day while requiring smaller crews, less labor ...
When the owner wants a low-carbon roof, the contractor still has to build it
By Cotney Consulting Group. The roofing contractor may not establish the owner’s carbon target or design the complete building strategy, but they still has an important role in whether the project succeeds. Building owners are asking more questions about carbon. They want lower-emission materials, better energy performance, reduced waste, longer ...
Las pequeñas decisiones que protegen los márgenes del roofing
Por John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Los márgenes se construyen — o se erosionan poco a poco — a través de cientos de pequeñas decisiones. Cuando los contratistas hablan de rentabilidad, la conversación normalmente gira en torno a los estimados, los costos de mano de obra, los precios de los ...
La primera hora en el lugar de trabajo predice cómo se desarrollará todo el proyecto
Por John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group, traducido por Alberto Torres. La primera hora en el lugar de trabajo no son simplemente otros sesenta minutos en el calendario. Es el momento en el que la preparación se convierte en ejecución. A lo largo de los años, he visitado suficientes proyectos de ...
Q&A – Spray foam in an attic
With a question about the viability of a new build roof fix, this individual reached out for some extra opinions. Nunzio from Georgia, recently sent our experts this question: Concerned about viability of fix for roofing install on new build. The attic is scheduled to be conditioned space. The framing is ...
The Coffee Shops™ Announce 2026-27 MetalCoffeeShop® Metal Influencers
Metal Influencers bring diverse expertise and real-world insight to help contractors navigate challenges, strengthen their businesses and shape the future of metal construction. The Coffee Shops™, the award-winning websites where the industries meet for technology, information and everyday business, announces the 2026-27 Influencers for MetalCoffeeShop® (MCS). ...
Planning for roof replacement before it becomes an emergency
By Cotney Consulting Group. Most roof replacements do not become emergencies without warning. The signs usually develop over time. Repair calls become more frequent. Leaks begin appearing in new areas. Materials show increasing wear. Drainage problems become harder to control. The roof may still be functioning, but the margin for error is ...
