Articles Tagged with ''California''

In Memoriam

Obituary: Roofing Industry Mourns Rod Menzel, 56

The founder of Greatway Roofing in Moorpark, Calif., is remembered for his unwavering faith, kind heart and entrepreneurial spirit.

Art Aisner

May 23, 2025

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RC Publisher Jill Bloom says Menzel’s legacy lives on in the countless lives he touched both inside and outside the roofing industry.

Johnny Zamrzla Western States Roofing Contractor Association

Obituary

Roofing Industry Mourns Loss of Johnny Zamrzla

Roofing leader helped shape the WSRCA and earned multiple honors for his contributions

Chris Gray

April 16, 2025

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The roofing world mourns the loss of a true legend. Johnny "Johnny Z" Zamrzla, industry icon and leader, has passed away at 86. Learn about his lasting impact.

Staff photo from The Roof Masters, based in San Diego, Calif.

Contractor Profile

From Risk to Rooftops: How The Roof Masters Built a California Success Story

Needing to be more present as parents helped create a lasting legacy

Bryan Gottlieb

April 7, 2025

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Founded in 2015, San Diego-based The Roof Masters thrives under Rosa and Rudy Verdugo, balancing family needs with business growth, where the couple has built a contracting firm rated among the top 1% in California.

Según Rosa Verdugo, la dueña, el equipo de RoofMasters es como una gran familia.

Latinos en Techado

Perfil del Contratista: The Roof Masters

La necesidad de ser más presentes como padres presentó una oportunidad para crear un legado duradero

Bryan Gottlieb

March 10, 2025

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The Roof Masters, en San Diego, prospera bajo la dirección de Rosa y Rudy Verdugo, equilibrando las necesidades familiares con el crecimiento empresarial, y se han convertido en uno de los techadores mejor calificados de California.

Distributor News

ABC Supply to Showcase Solar Solutions at 2025 Intersolar and Energy Storage North America

Roofing Contractor Staff

February 21, 2025

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ABC Supply will showcase its solar distribution services at this year's Intersolar and Energy Storage North America (IESNA) event.

A house with a new roof featuring Solaris shingles by Certainteed

Case Study

California Contractor Successful with Sustainability Thanks to Solaris

Solar technology gives Los Gatos Roofing the means to meet homeowner demands for sustainability

February 18, 2025

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Top 100 Contractor Los Gatos Roofing finds success in California by offering residents sustainable solutions like Solaris shingles from CertainTeed.

A photo of the damage to the town center in Hot Springs, N.C., after Hurricane Helene.

Public Service Annoucement

METALCON, Advisory Firm PSMJ Resources Establish Disaster Rebuild Fund

The organizations are looking for industry partners to help in rebuilding efforts for natural disaster-affected communities

Roofing Contractor Staff

February 7, 2025

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PSA: PSMJ Resources and METALCON have created a nonprofit, the PSMJ Disaster Rebuilding Fund, aiding post-disaster recovery in architecture, engineering and construction sectors.

Giving Back

VIDEO: How to Maximize Relief Efforts in a Crisis

Antis Roofing and Waterproofing explains how they’re collaborating with businesses and agencies to lend a hand during the L.A. wildfires

Chris Gray

Jill Bloom

January 16, 2025

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Learn how your business can join forces with other companies and agencies to lend a hand in a crisis from the leaders at Antis Roofing and Waterproofing.

Techos y Más

La Industria de la Construcción y la Cuestión de la Inmigración

Trent Cotney

January 13, 2025

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La industria de la construcción enfrenta una crisis laboral, necesitando más de 500,000 nuevos trabajadores para 2024. Para prosperar, son esenciales vías más sólidas para la mano de obra inmigrante legal, pero los actuales programas de visas no son suficientes

The L.A. wildfires in January 2025 underscore the need for advanced roofing technology to combat the treats posed by living in the Wildland-Urban Interface.

L.A. County Wildfires

Roofing’s Role in Adapting to Year-Round Wildfire Threats

Advances in roofing system materials could play a critical role in protecting homes within an expanding Wildland-Urban Interface

Bryan Gottlieb

January 13, 2025

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The wildfires in Los Angeles County, Calif., underscore the rising year-round risks of an expansive Wildland-Urban interface, making fire-resistant roofing underlayments essential for protecting homes from embers and intense heat.