Lauren White, Editor
Roof of Former Steel Mill Outfitted Entirely With Solar Panels
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Mill 19 becomes the new home to tech and manufacturing companies, powered by solar. A 1,500-foot long, 110-foot wide, 10” bar steel, former mill site, occupying 12.5 acres in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is getting converted into a technology and manufacturing facility. With thousands of solar panels covering ...
Your Children Could be Recipients of the RCAT Scholarship
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. RCAT hopes to award $50,000 in scholarships to students this year. The Roofing Contractors Association of Texas (RCAT) provides opportunities to help their members access up-to-date continuing education. They also support their members’ families by awarding students who are eager to further their education by providing ...
Sherwin-Williams RLW: Making More with Metal
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Hear from a former Navy SEAL about the growth of metal roofing, why people are choosing metal, and training opportunities. Roofers shared they want to consume content the way they want and when they want, whether that’s reading the transcript before bed, listening to the podcast in ...
Understanding the Importance of a Class A Fire-rated Roof
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. With wildfires causing more and more destruction, it’s important to educate homeowners on the value of fire protection. In 2018, there were over 58,000 wildfires that left many areas devastated. And the wildfire season continues to get longer. According to Tilcor Roofing Systems, “Many older homes ...
Touring Chernobyl Through a Roofer’s Eyes
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. A nuclear disaster turns Soviet Union utopia into a ghost town in just a matter of days. Getting to see the world through a roofer’s eyes is pretty special, and takes us to so many amazing places. Ken Kelly, the President of Kelly Roofing, and also ...
Why Tear-off When You Can Restore?
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. A roof in Torrance, California was successfully restored using high-quality, energy-efficient products. Central Roofing completed the Torrance project in Torrance, California using Tropical Roofing Products. For 60 years, Tropical Roofing Products has been specializing in manufacturing products that effectively seal, waterproof, and maintain the roofs’ longevity. ...
Understanding an OSHA Inspection
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Knowing your rights and what to expect from OSHA. As roofing contractors, it is important to know your rights in case you’re faced with an OSHA inspection. Failure to know your rights could result in significant fines. OSHA inspectors typically show up to job sites for ...
Roofing Road Trips Podcast: Nick Sabino
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Hear about testifying to Congress, Roofing Day, NRCA membership benefits, and more! In his time as Chairman of the Board for the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) and President of Deer Park Roofing, Nick Sabino has been a part of and witnessed numerous positive changes for the ...
Don’t Miss the First NWIR Denver Council Meeting of 2020 with Heidi J. Ellsworth and Sister Neapolitan!
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. An evening of networking, live music, and female empowerment, will you be there? The first council meeting of 2020 for the National Women in Roofing (NWIR) Denver Chapter will be an event you won’t want to miss! February 27, 2020, join fellow roofing professionals for an ...
Air Force Veteran Recipient of New Roof
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Unable to afford the repairs herself, Judy Hall was surprised with a free new roof. A deserving Air Force veteran in Corpus Christi, Texas was the recipient of a surprise re-roof. Judy Hall was unable to have her hurricane damaged roof repaired due to financial issues. ...
