Training your crew on roof penetration treatment

By Jenny Yu.  

Prevent leaks and boost professionalism with the pipe collar. 

Experience is a great teacher, but even the most experienced professionals can still benefit from focused training and education. With more contractors exploring new ways to stand out from their competitors, a business with strong leadership dedicated to the ongoing education of its crew will result in service that sells itself.  

That’s why, when it comes to the roofing industry, business owners should implement regular training and ongoing educational opportunities to ensure their technicians and crew members stay up-to-date on the newest technologies while refining their skills on the more fundamental jobs, too.  

One key area to include in your next training session is refining your crew’s treatment of roof penetrations. Crucial for the functionality of a structure’s internal systems, roof penetrations like pipes and vents provide ventilation, HVAC operation and gas outlets. With such essential functions, roof penetrations can also pose potential points of weakness or threat if not properly installed or maintained. 

Incorporating Wil-Mar Products' pipe collars is an important step in roof penetration treatment. Leaks and water damage are common consequences of poorly installed or maintained roof penetrations. Most roof leaks start at penetrations like vent pipes, and properly installed pipe collars can prevent these leaks from occurring. 

Pipe collars come in six sizes: ¾-inch, 1-inch, 1½-inch, 2-inch, 3-inch and 4-inch. Training your crew in selecting the correct pipe collar size, installing the pipe collar and inspecting previously installed pipe collars can reduce future service calls and improve your overall quality of service. 

In the long run, proper training can reduce the risk of future problems, boost professionalism and trust with customers and increase overall efficiency. By utilizing pipe collars with ongoing training, you and your crew can prevent leaks before they even happen.  

Learn more about Wil-Mar products and how to incorporate pipe collars in your next roof penetration training session.