Technology

Tool & Equipment Roundup

May 03, 2012
The STINGER CN100 is designed for securing synthetic underlayments, roofing felt and housewrap, and is the first STINGER pneumatic nailer from National Nail Corp.
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The Right Tool Can Make All the Difference

May 01, 2012

 A good tool can mean incremental increases in efficiency that can add up to big money over time.


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The Equipter Reduces Labor, Saves Time, Impresses Homeowners

May 01, 2012

 The phrase “Work smarter rather than harder” was something Aaron Beiler, president of New Heights LLC, often tried to practice when he ran his own roofing company.


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Focus on Adhesives and Fasteners

April 16, 2012
This month's product focus is on adhesives and fasteners
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Editor’s Choice

New Offerings Show Industry Is Always Innovating and Improving
April 05, 2012

 The editors of Roofing Contractor see a lot of new products, so once a year after some of the big trade shows we put our heads together to single out some of the industry’s most recent innovations.


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Flipping the Solar Switch

March 22, 2012

A zero-year payback for a building-integrated thin film solar project was achieved in part through utility rebates.


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Heating Up with Solar Cogen

March 22, 2012
Trying to cut costs and meet sustainability objectives? Consider solar cogeneration — renewable heat and electricity in one for maximum impact.


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Ridge Vent

February 01, 2012

The new RidgeVent for shingle roofs are light and flexible, easy to handle and transport. 


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Eave Ventilation

February 01, 2012

Terry Anderson, president of TRA-MAGE in American Fork Utah, receives his second patent for a new roof product - The Ridge Riser®. 


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Multimedia

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Shots From The Maverick: 2012 Fundraiser Benefits Colorado Youth Outdoors

The Maverick was held May 4-6 at Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch in Loveland, Colo. The event is a sporting clays shoot and fundraiser for Colorado Youth Outdoors, whose mission is to strengthen relationships between youth and their parents through traditional outdoor activities.Several members of the roofing industry were on hand to support the event, whose corporate sponsors include Prologis and Johns Manville. 

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May 2012

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Covers sheathing and underlayment techniques, as well as secrets for installing leakproof valleys. Many estimating tips help you minimize waste, as well as insure a profit on every job.

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