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Stormseal Joins Contractor Connection Member Advantage Program

July 29, 2020

The Member Advantage Program offers the products, tools and resources that roofing contractors need in order to maintain high standards.

Tough Hurricane Forecast, COVID-19 Complicate Preparation for Roofing Contractors

June 1, 2020

Experts with the MRA say it's essential to take protective readiness steps early this year.

Navigating Storm Damage Repairs During COVID-19

May 27, 2020

Getting back to work safely means taking a new approach during the COVID-19 pandemic. The ABC Supply Pro Council offers some advice for roofing contractors.

Handling Crisis During COVID-19 Pandemic

VIDEO: Handling Crisis Management During the COVID-19 Pandemic

March 26, 2020

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In this video panel discussion, RC Publisher Jill Bloom and Editorial Director Rick Damato speak with roofing industry leaders about ways to improve crisis management as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.

IBHS Ranks Atlas Roofing's StormMaster® Shake Shingles No. 1 for Hail Resistance

December 27, 2019

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The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety has ranked Atlas Roofing's StormMaster® Shake Shingles as a top product for resisting hail damage when compared to 10 other products.

New York Signs Laws to Protect Homeowners Against ‘Storm Chasers’

Chris Gray

November 27, 2019

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A new law in New York is targeting "storm chasers" and unscrupulous roofing contractors by preventing them from requiring hefty deposits or using insurance deductibles to enter into agreements for service.

Western Colloid Announces Availability of ElastaHyde QS

July 16, 2018

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Western Colloid has released a new product intended to aid in the application of fluid applied roof systems in unexpected damp, wet, or rainy weather.

Prepping a Commercial Roof for Winter

The roof is a commercial building's first line of defense from natural hazards.

Dave Bendel

November 13, 2017

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In areas with climates that cause severe or even moderate winter weather, a winter commercial roof maintenance program should be an important concern for facility managers and building owners.

Roofing is a Dangerous Business

Let's hope a death or major accident never happens, but the odd are not in your favor

Monroe Porter

July 6, 2016

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No roofing contractor or any other construction worker goes to the jobsite on a given day and expects to die — but the harsh truth is that people do.

Preparing for the Worst: Roofing Contractors Learn From Harsh Winters and Severe Weather Events

Alicia McMahon

January 8, 2015

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On the heels of Superstorm Sandy, the winter of 2014 was one of the coldest in recent history, with heavy precipitation and snowfall throughout the Great Plains, Midwest and East.