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Work Hard, Play Hard
The bond that holds Contractor’s Roof Service Inc. together starts with brothers Jeff and Steve Rankin. But it extends to their families, their employees, and their customers.
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Eliminating Falls Through Roofs
Most state civil judiciary legally consider roofing within the “inherently dangerous” occupation category. When you consider the steep pitches, heights to grade, surface traction conditions, material handling tasks, bulk material weights, environmental factors of wind and weather and the perpetual force gravity on the worker’s center of mass, it is no wonder that falls from or through roofs cause numerous injuries and deaths every year.
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The Safe Roof Initiative
It is not uncommon for a commercial roofing contractor to have the “what to do after we leave” discussion with his building-owner client.
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International Roofing Expo in New Orleans Wrap-Up
The 2010 International Roofing Expo held Feb. 22-24 in New Orleans was a celebration of the best in the roofing industry with 380 exhibiting companies and 910 booths to accommodate the needs of attendees
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Editor’s Note: A Value Beyond Price
Roofing Contractor safety columnist Chip Macdonald of Best Safety, LLC, first raised the point at the beginning of this ever-lengthening recession. Dollars spent on anything not considered indispensable would be cut first, and for some that includes the safety program.
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Technical Details: When Is it Time to Replace the Roof?
Roofing contractors are continually asked to provide
technical decisions by building owners. The most frequently asked question —
particularly in these tough economic times — is whether the roof needs to be
replaced or if repairs can be made to extend the service life.
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