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The FORTIFIED Roof™ program was created to provide a set of resilient construction standards to strengthen roofs against natural disasters. RoofersCoffeeShop, the award-winning place where the industry meets for technology, information, and everyday business, is pleased to welcome FORTIFIED Roof. Based on decades of field and lab studies by the Insurance ... Read More

Jay Doubman, an experienced business leader with expertise in specialty chemicals and building materials, has joined the ICP BSG team. ICP Building Solutions Group has named Jay Doubman its new Division President, expanding the company’s leadership team as it pursues ongoing growth as a global leader in innovative professional products and ... Read More

By Erica Farver, Senior Product Manager, Duro-Last. As crews transition back to the rooftop and look for more ways to increase their productivity while staying safe, there is no better time to take advantage of the new Duro-Last Solvent-Grip™ Spray Adhesive! As the first non-fleece PVC spray adhesive in the roofing ... Read More

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Your company's digital reputation has always been of utmost importance. Now that the economy is starting to open back up from the COVID-19 pandemic, it's imperative that your reputation management strategy is strong. We invited Emily Washcovik, a Small Business Expert and Senior Field Marketing Manager from Yelp to help ... Read More

NWIR chairs Jennifer Stone and Renae Bales share new initiative to celebrate the accomplishments of women in the roofing industry. After reviewing our monthly newsletter, we are always thrilled with the content and input we receive from the Board of Directors, Members and Sponsors. In this edition we have a new ... Read More

By Justin Finneran, CertainTeed. Storm season is unfortunate for homeowners, but lucrative for contractors. Hail storms, tornadoes, hurricanes and other disasters are the last thing home and business owners want to experience in their neighborhoods. However, these natural disasters are unavoidable. Insurance restoration contractors, also known as storm contractors, focus on repairing ... Read More

By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. If you're employees aren't involved in the process, you might have a harder time implementing the solution. Our friends at the Estimating Edge know software and they know roofing companies. They recently developed an e-book that helps roofing contractors ask the right questions when it is ... Read More

OSHA requires that the identities and hazards of chemicals be available to workers in the workplace. In fact, HazCom was the second-most commonly cited standard by OSHA in 2019. The following tips will help roofers comply with OSHA’s regulations and keep employees informed: Written HazCom programs are required by law. Each ... Read More

By Colin Sheehan, RCS Reporter. Stay on top of projects with Roof Hub’s real-time delivery tracking and numerous other benefits. Time is money in the professional roofing industry and a late or lost delivery can cost you a lot more than a few stacks of broken shingles. As a ... Read More

RCS Influencer Charles Antis says that he’s partnered with big box stores because of their philanthropy in his local community. Editor’s note: Watch the video to see and hear what Charles Antis has to say about how big box stores give back. You can read the transcript below the ... Read More

By Colin Sheehan, RCS Reporter. The website features an updated layout and enhanced navigation system accessible on all devices. The Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association (PIMA) announced they’re launching a redesigned polyiso website. The website features an updated layout and more content about polyiso’s versatile, high-performance insulation achievements suitable for ... Read More

By National Roofing Contractors Association. The FTC is suing companies for deceptive energy-saving statements. Four companies were recently sued by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for deceptive statements about their product’s energy-saving and insulative properties. These companies sell paint products used as roof coatings and more information on the complaints ... Read More

By Colin Sheehan, RCS Reporter. A new dog owner is pleasantly surprised after hearing her adoption fee was covered. The company Top This Roofer, part of Top This Construction, LLC out of Chattanooga, Tennessee surprised a new pet owner by paying for her new dog’s adoption fee. ... Read More

By John Kenny, Cotney Consulting Group. Learn the ins and outs of roof installation and coatings from their history with the Egyptians to tips on proper installation. History of coatings Coatings are one of the oldest forms of waterproofing in the roofing and construction industry. While many consider coatings a recent technological endeavor, ... Read More