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Keep Up With OSHA Regulations

Best of Success: Eric Harbin
December 1, 2011

 Governmental regulations and their enforcement are always a key concern for roofing contractors, and the rules of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) were in the news a lot this year, as OSHA issued new residential fall protection enforcement guidelines.  


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It All Starts With Quality

Roofing Contractor of the Year — Residential: Chandler’s Roofing, Inc.
November 4, 2011

Brian Hicks never wanted to have the biggest roofing company in the world — just the one that did the best work. After 35 years in the roofing industry, including the last 21 years as owner of Chandler’s Roofing in San Pedro, Calif., Hicks has earned a reputation for top-quality work.


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Contractor Profile: Sal Ferro, Alure Home Improvements

October 13, 2011

Alure Home Improvements of Plainview, N.Y., was started as a painting company in 1946, but current President/CEO Sal Ferro is glad the company embraced the decision to switch to roofing residential homes a few decades later


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Home Insulation System Helps Contractors Increase Revenue
October 13, 2011

Steve McCusker of Roof One in Pontiac, Mich., looks at each roofing project with an eye toward helping homeowners, and that includes making sure their attics are properly insulated.


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Keeping Algae at Bay

Atlas Teams Up With 3M to Offer Lifetime Limited Warranty Against Algae Growth
October 13, 2011

You can see those ugly black streaks on roofs almost everywhere. Algae is a problem in most of the country, especially in hot, humid climates, and once it takes hold, it’s hard to get rid of, so prevention is the goal.


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Safety First?

September 13, 2011
Working at heights is inherently dangerous, and safety should always be the most important concern when the workplace is on the roof. With the recent changes to OSHA’s residential fall protection guidelines and a well-publicized push to increase OSHA enforcement, safety has been in the spotlight more than ever.
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Technical Details: Flashings and Penetrations for Metal Roofs

September 13, 2011
Flashings and penetrations account for nearly 80 percent of all reported roof leaks. Therefore these areas are perhaps the most critical components of any roof system, but they are particularly important when it comes to low-slope standing seam metal roof systems.
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Measuring Up: Is Diversification the Right Decision for Your Roofing Business?

September 13, 2011
Roofing contractors are notorious for their entrepreneurial spirit and willingness to take risks. Each and every day they bet on the rain and many other risk factors. Taking on new types of work might be tempting, but diversity may not equate to more profits and success.
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What's in the Attic?

August 18, 2011
Residential re-roofing contractors are by definition working on a building that could have underlying problems, including improper ventilation, undiagnosed roof leaks and mold.
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EagleView® Aerial Measurement Reports: How an Idea Changed the Industry

August 18, 2011
During this time of high unemployment, economic challenges and seemingly never-ending recession, it is inspiring to see a young, new company making a difference. EagleView® Technologies is a fast-growing company that invented a new technology that is changing the roofing industry.
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