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Safety Checklist for Roofing Work - Part One
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. When working on roofs, safety continues to be an ongoing issue that causes avoidable deaths. In the construction industry, heights are the leading cause of severe injury and death, and of the deaths, falls from rooftops constitute at least a third. Roofers ...
Ladder Safety is a Year-round Topic
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS COO. While we promote Ladder Safety awareness each March, we need to not forget about it the rest of the year. Falls from ladders are a leading cause of injury in the United States. The American Ladder Institute (ALI) reports that “work-related ladder falls result in ...
A Sealant That Delivers Peace of Mind to Homeowners
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. How to use beautiful and high-performing products to reassure homeowners that you will deliver on their demands. Marketing expert Darci Kunard from Franklin International joins RCS President Heidi J. Ellsworth on a recent Roofing Road Trips podcast to discuss how delivering enhanced curb appeal and ...
The PVF Film That Takes Metal Roofing to the Beach
By DuPont™ Tedlar®. DuPont™ Tedlar® PVF laminated metal roofing panels is still making waves since its debut in new colors at 2021’s IRE. DuPont™ Tedlar® PVF laminated metal roofing panels made their debut last August, but that isn’t keeping homeowners and contractors from thinking about the beach this summer. Tedlar® ...
ASTEC Project Coats Over Half a Million Square Feet of Metal Roofing
By Evelyn Witterholt, RCS Reporter. Several buildings get a roof upgrade with this custom metal recoating project from ICP Group and Custom Coatings. Since 2014, this group of buildings in North Carolina has had their metal roofs re-coated in this special project from ASTEC®, a roofing solutions company that is ...
Get the Most Accurate Metal Roof Retrofit Framing Estimate
By Evelyn Witterholt, RCS Reporter. Understand more of what goes into a metal-over-metal retrofit estimation with this handy video! When an older metal roof needs replacing, Roof Hugger’s metal-over-metal retrofit systems are a great option. These sustainable sub-purlins make it so that the existing metal roof can stay put and ...
Top 5 Features of the New PVKONCEAL™ PV Accessory
By S-5! Give your rail-less metal rooftop solar PV system visual appeal. We’re excited to announce a brand-new solar PV array accessory to complement the S-5!® PVKIT® rail-less mounting system. This accessory marks the latest advancement in our continually expanding product line. Introducing the PVKONCEAL™, our new, black module skirt. ...
Winter Roof Replacements: Metal Roofing vs. Asphalt Shingles
By Trevor Underwood, DECRA Metal Roofing. Learn about the advantages DECRA Metal Roofing has for homes in colder climates. Winter is here! And with the colder weather comes the challenge of installing traditional asphalt shingle roofs in temperatures below 40° F. Because asphalt shingle installation and repairs require adhesive products ...
MRA Names Best Residential Metal Roofing Project Winner for Final Quarter of 2021
A winner for the final quarter of 2021 has been chosen! A beautiful home renovation project in Portland, Oregon, that achieved a stunning combination of impressive performance and aesthetics has been selected by the Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) as its 4th quarter and final winner of its Best Residential Metal ...
Temme Waterfront Workshop’s Metal Multi-use Workspace
By Evelyn Witterholt, RCS Reporter. The workshop’s new metal structure coated in Fluropon® creates a modern and functional aesthetic. The Temme Waterfront Workshop in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin is meant to function as a multi-use workspace. In order to create a workspace that looks great and is a functional place to ...
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