Lauren White, Editor
New Roof for Frank Lloyd Wright-Inspired Home
By Lauren White. Re-roof on real estate developer Paul Weiner’s home makes building safer and more energy efficient. When faced with retirement, 39% of retirees head south to Florida. This was true for Canadian real estate developer Paul Weiner. He had one request for his new waterfront home ...
Hear From the Presidents!
By Lauren White, RCS Editor. Join RCA presidents as they discuss Regional Strategies for Post-COVID Success at IRE 2021. As we all continue to navigate the Coronavirus, many are wondering what a post-COVID world will look like and how to maintain success. On August 10 at 7:45 a.m., Roofing ...
A.C.T. Metal Deck Supply is Here for Your Metal Deck and Project Management Needs
By Lauren White, RCS Assistant Editor. This metal deck distributor keeps products in stock and provides project management help. A “full-service metal deck distributor,” A.C.T. Metal Deck Supply is available to assist contractors in completing their metal deck projects. With 15 locations in 11 different states, they continue to grow. ...
The Industry Spoke and DHS Delivered
By Lauren White, RCS Assistant Editor. 22,000 additional H-2B visas were granted by the Department of Human Services to meet workforce needs in 2021. It’s no secret there is a shortage of workers everywhere right now. The roofing industry has been struggling with this issue for years and the ...
Celebrate Good Times at Camp Ronald McDonald
By Lauren White, RCS Assistant Editor. Roofing contractors will grab their red and white striped socks and hammers to celebrate four years of partnership between the Roofing Alliance and RMHC. On June 24, National Roofing Contractor Association (NRCA) members will grab their red and white striped socks – the signature ...
Helping Those in Need One Shingle at a Time
By Lauren White. The NWIR Oregon council is dedicated to helping shelter and protect families, women and children in their community. We’ve had a whirlwind last couple years between the Coronavirus, material shortages in the industry and the devastation the nation endured from wildfires, ice storms, hurricanes and more. ...
Do You Know What Metal Deck Is and Isn’t?
By Lauren White, RCS Assistant Editor. Understand the specifics of metal deck. A “full-service metal deck distributor,” A.C.T. Metal Deck Supply is available to assist contractors in completing their metal deck projects. With 15 locations in 11 different states, they continue to grow. In their Metal Deck 101 video ...
Helping Those in Need One Shingle at a Time
By Lauren White, RCS Assistant Editor. The NWIR Oregon council is dedicated to helping shelter and protect families, women and children in their community. We’ve had a whirlwind last couple years between the Coronavirus, material shortages in the industry and the devastation the nation endured from wildfires, ice storms, ...
Think Twice Before Discounting Cover Boards
By Lauren White, RCS Assistant Editor. This overlooked product will increase your roof’s lifespan. As someone new to the roofing industry, I had never heard of cover boards until now. And it turns out, they’re really important to help protect the longevity of the roof. However, they’re often ...
Stand Down to Prevent Falls in Construction
By Lauren White, RCS Assistant Editor. OSHA’s National Safety Stand-Down event raises awareness of fall hazards in construction and how to stop preventable falls. Did you know that the leading cause of death for construction workers is falls from elevation? In 2019 alone, 401 of the 1,061 construction ...
