I try to stay in my lane when it comes to the content of this column. It is commentary on the things that I see, the people I meet, and the overall state of life in the roofing industry. For that reason, I typically avoid the technical topics. Elsewhere in this issue of Roofing Contractor and on roofingcontractor.com you will find some great technical information on winter roof maintenance, specifically on ice dams and deck waterproofing.

I’ve long had a problem with ice barriers installed over plywood decks that are covered with asphalt shingles or concrete tile.