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

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OSHA

Regulations and enforcement policies of the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety & Health Administration.

Editor's Note

Roofing Contractor Editorial Director Rick Damato shares his insights on trends and new developments the roofing industry.

IRE Show Daily

The official show daily of the International Roofing Expo, Roofing Contractor On Site covers every aspect of the IRE as it happens with digital and hard copy editions produced at the show.

News

Up-to-date breaking news, information and events specifically geared to the roofing industry.

Products

Roundup of new and notable products and materials offered to the roofing industry.

Safety

Covers all elements of jobsite safety including fall protection, jobsite safety analysis, safety regulations and safety equipment

Safety Advice

Chip Macdonald of Best Safety LLC offers expert commentary on all facets of safety including training, regulations and project management.

Smart Business

Jim Olsztynski offers tips on how to run your business more efficiently, more effectively and more profitably.

Trade Shows

Up-to-date technical and educational information and new products introduced at trade shows, conventions, and industry events around the world.

Product of the Month

Product of the Month

Project Profiles

Case studies focusing on specific commercial and residential applications on projects of all types.

Low Slope

Commercial, industrial and residential systems including single-ply membranes, built-up roofs, modified bitumen, spray polyurethane foam, vegetative systems and roof coatings.

Steep Slope

Residential and commercial roofing systems including asphalt shingles, synthetic shingles, metal systems, slate, wood shake, and clay and concrete tile.

Metal

Architectural metal panel roof systems, structural metal panel roof assemblies, metal shingles, cladding, flashing, trim, gutters and downspouts.

Sustainability

Explores systems designed minimize the burden on the environment, conserve energy and extend the life span of the structure.

Technology

Cutting-edge advancements in products, materials, software and systems.

Best of Success

Roofing Contractor magazine's annual two-day educational and networking event designed to help contractors implement ideas to improve their businesses.

Roofing Contractor Profile

In-depth portraits of some of the most successful, interesting and compelling contracting firms in the industry.

Roofing Contractor of the Year

Roofing Contractor honors the residential and commercial contractors that employ industry best practices, take care of their employees, and excel at quality workmanship and customer satisfaction.

Top 100

Roofing Contractor magazine's list of the Top 100 Roofing Contractors in the United States based on annual revenue.

Measuring Up

Monroe Porter offers business management advice geared specifically to roofing contractors.

Legally Speaking

Labor and employment lawyer Richard Alaniz examines the legal ramifications of business strategies.

Leadership Selling

Sales trainer Rick Davis, president of Building Leaders Inc., offers sales tips designed exclusively for those in the construction industry.

Technical Details

Roof consultant John D'Annunzio, president of Paragon Roofing Technology, dives into technical aspects of roof design, installation and testing.

Guest Column

A variety of experts are offered the opportunity to share their insights with the roofing community as guest columnists.

Cool Roofing

This special section spotlights sustainable and environmentally friendly products and systems including vegetative roofs, solar applications, and cool roof coatings.

Sustainable Roofing

The Center for Environmental Innovation in Roofing is pleased to collaborate with Roofing Contractor to provide a monthly perspective about roofing and the environment. Sustainable Roofing is a monthly column written by Dr. Jim Hoff, who serves as Research Director for the Center for Environmental Innovation in Roofing, Washington, D.C. (www.roofingcenter.org). The column examines many aspects of roofing and sustainability, with a focus on how roofing contractors can become better equipped to participate and profit in the new green building market.

Zero to Hero

“Zero To Hero” is a business management column that details the steps needed to start, grow and run a successful roofing business. It’s written by Ken Kelly, president of Kelly Roofing in Naples, Fla. Ken is also an instrument rated airplane and helicopter pilot, and his series of columns is structured like a pilot training program that helps contractors focus on a different area of the company every month.

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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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It Was an Interesting Week
Damato of the Day Is ... "It Was an Interesting Week" -  August 15, 2011
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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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