Roofing Contractor Blog

Roofing Contractor Blog

The Roofing Contractor Blog consists of blogs from editors Rick Damato and Chris King along with Al Levi, Michael Russo and Rick Rominger. Take a look at various blogs to dive more into the Roofing Contractor world.

The Russo Report: The ‘Bucket’ Stops With the Roofing Foreman

May 22, 2012
In response to stricter volatile organic compound (VOC) emission standards enacted in many parts of the country.
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The Contractor Tool Center: Solar Fans

May 16, 2012

Solar Attic Fans available in 6, 12, & 20 watt roof mount models as well as a 12 watt gable mount can circulate and exhaust air in the attic space, keeping it cooler in the warmer months and preventing moisture build up in the winter months.


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Content Is King: Bad Reputation?

May 16, 2012

A poll on the Roofing Contractor Network on LinkedIn asked respondents to estimate the percentage of contractors who operate with a high level of integrity when doing storm remediation work. 


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Damato of the Day Is … “Life Goes On”

May 14, 2012

Every week I am bombarded with all sorts of information about roofs and roofing. 


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Content Is King: Don’t Let Safety Get Lost in Translation

May 11, 2012

I had an interesting chat recently with Jonathan Wolf, the president of Tecta America Zero Company, LLC, with offices in Cincinnati, Ohio, and Louisville, Ky.


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Nepotism: Keeping it all in the family

The wrong and the right ways to enter into the family business.
May 09, 2012

 When I was the last of the three brothers to enter the family business my dad told me, “I owe you an opportunity, not a guarantee.” 


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Content Is King: Find Out Why People Buy

May 08, 2012

Sales is the lifeblood of any business, but sales is perhaps the least understood part of the business equation. 


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Content Is King: Free Low Slope Wind Design Webinar on May 15

May 03, 2012

Our sister publication, Architectural Roofing & Waterproofing, hosts webinars each month as part of its ARW University series. 


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Want to Fix, Grow or Sell Your Business?

What are your goals in three to five years?
April 27, 2012

Contractors contact me to talk about their business. 


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Content Is King: Are You Ready if You Get the Call?

April 23, 2012

You hate to even think about fatalities in the workplace, but if you’re in the roofing industry you’ve got to be prepared to handle the situation should such a tragedy happen to someone at your company. 


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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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