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What Does the CDC Guideline Mean for Mask Policies?
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. The CDC says that fully vaccinated people might not need to wear masks anymore, so what does this mean for mask mandates? It has been over a year of mask mandates and recommendations from public health authorities, so when the U.S. Centers for Disease Control ...
A Hit or Miss Experience
RCS Influencer Rae July says customer portals either provide everything her company needs or they are downright tedious to work with. Editor’s note: You can read the entire interview below to learn which portals have been Rae July’s favorite and least favorite, but we recommend listening to the podcast. Megan Ellsworth: ...
High Winds, Rain and Dust Pound on Arizona Roofs
By Colin Sheehan, RCS Reporter. Over the weekend, major cities in Arizona faced the rage of mother nature and are now left cleaning up the mess. On Saturday, July 10, 2021, the National Weather Service (NWS) issued a severe thunderstorm warning and blowing dust advisory for major areas of Arizona, ...
Sense of Community Rekindled for Veterans of Foreign Wars With Roof Repair
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. A fellow veteran and owner of a roofing company provides a free roof to Post 9960, giving the community the hope they needed to persevere through the pandemic. VFW is usually the organization serving the community, but this time, the organization was taken care ...
When Rain Or Sweat Is Pouring Down, Don’t Live With It—Channel It!
Brass Knuckle® Crusher safety goggles with contoured channels route moisture away from eyes Whether working in the elements or working up a sweat, only Brass Knuckle® Crusher (BKDST-1020NP) safety goggles have specialized channels along the brow line to move water and sweat away from the eyes, while the rubber gasket ...
The SRS Distribution Branch of the Future
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Everything the roofing contractor needs with just the touch of a button. June 10th was the grand opening celebration of SRS Distribution’s Bridgewater, New Jersey branch of National Building Supply. Fortunately, for me, I live just a couple of hours away in Pennsylvania and ...
The Living Roof Series: Extensive Green Roofs
By Molly Nelson, RCS Intern. A comprehensive look at extensive green roofs including: pre-installation considerations, installation methods and post-installation maintenance. There are multiple types of green roofs to consider as a roofing professional when working with a customer to install a living roof. The following information focuses on extensive green ...
Modular Recycled Roofs Help India Beat the Heat
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. These roofs, made of paper waste, can lower the indoor temperature by as much as 18-degrees Fahrenheit. In India the temperatures can stay well over 100 degrees for weeks. It can get even hotter under small shacks where thin metal roofs trap heat ...
White Roofs Keep Baltimore Healthy
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. Researchers look into the health benefits of white roofs to prove painting rowhouse roofs white is a public health right. This summer feels like the hottest one yet. However, 50 families who live in Baltimore rowhouses have cooler bedrooms than last year thanks to ...
NCCA’s Education Course on Prepainted Metals Wins Two Awards
The education course won the Most Leads: Single-Sponsored Award and the Fastest Moving: Single-Sponsored Award. The continuing education course titled, “Creative Building Solutions with Prepainted Metal Panels” developed by the National Coil Coating Association (NCCA) and the Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) is the recipient of two excellence awards. The education course ...
