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30 and Counting

In the late 1970s, John Burt, a pool installer and the owner of Tri-City Vinyl, used a piece of thermoplastic material to patch a hole in the roof of his building, and the idea for his company was conceived. John Burt passed away in 2003, but his vision and philosophy continue to guide and inspire the employees at the company he founded 30 years ago — Duro-Last Roofing, Inc., headquartered in Saginaw, Mich.

by Chris King

	Let Brown Do It Kimberly Brown is a contractor. But not many people understand how this New York roofer has successfully managed her company for 14 years in a cutthroat, male-dominated industry. by Tom Watts

Projects Showcase Contractor’s Expertise

Texas Roof Management Inc.received the Golden Hammer Award for two recent projects: The Mosaic and the Gables Uptown Tower in Dallas. The Golden Hammer Awards — presented by the North Texas Roofing Contractors Association — are given to companies who perform outstanding reroofing projects in both commercial and residential applications.

by Tom Watts

Quality Copper and Slate Craftsmanship

The Book-Cadillac Hotel in Detroit is undergoing a massive $176 million renovation project that, when finished, will evoke memories of how the Motown landmark looked when it first opened in 1924. Marc Hesse of Cornice & Slate in Ferndale, Mich., received the contract to reroof the flat roof on the Book-Cadillac Hotel, and the company is also rebuilding three rectangular, stepped pyramidal copper towers that adorn the top of the hotel.

by Tom Watts

	Residential Asphalt Roofing Accessories The prep work is completed, the shingles are being nailed on, and the only thing left is applying the roofing accessories to finish the job. But that raises the question: Which accessories are best? by Tom Watts

	Scope Arena Rocks With New Roof Ask anybody. If you want a successful arena, you must have a state-of-the-art sound system. How else are spectators going to enjoy renowned musicians and the hype of any major sporting event? by Bruce Schenke

Tile Roofing Institute Launches “Go Green” Campaign

Jeanne Sheehy of the Tile Roofing Institute in Chicago is gushing green these days having announced the launch of one of the tile roofing industry’s first-ever “Go Green with Tile” campaigns. The idea is to help educate and inform design/building professionals and homeowners about the environmental green benefits of concrete and clay tile roofs.

by Tom Watts

	Web Exclusive: Habitat for Humanity International Board Chair Inducted into National Housing Hall of Fame The National Association of Home Builders has inducted J. Ronald Terwilliger, chair of the board of directors for Habitat for Humanity International, into the National Housing Hall of Fame.

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