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Contractors are always looking for an edge, and when they find a product that helps them do the job better, faster or more efficiently, they usually embrace it. Roofing Contractor asked some contractors to share their insights on the tools that have helped their companies increase productivity.
Any building that adds to a city’s skyline is sure to be noticed - and the Florida Hospital tower in Orlando, Fla., is no exception. It’s not just the 18-story building’s height that draws attention, but also the architectural detail in the stainless-steel cornice circling the tower.
Successful green roofs can be considered “low maintenance.” However, they should never be viewed as “no maintenance.” Not having a maintenance program in place will reduce the overall effectiveness of the initial investment made during installation.
It has been years since news of the devastation wrought by Hurricane Katrina passed from page one to section two to the occasional retrospective documentary. The work of rebuilding, however, is still very much on the minds of the people of New Orleans.
The green movement has taken over our way of thinking. From hybrid cars traveling the streets to reusable shopping bags being offered in grocery stores, we find these green initiatives everywhere we go.
A tough economy often means that R & D dollars are harder to wring out of the budget. However, there are still innovations to be found at the roofing industry trade shows, including the International Roofing Expo (IRE), held this February in New Orleans.
It’s only a matter of time before solar applications will revolutionize the roofing industry, and the sooner roofing contractors see the light, the better off they’ll be.
The bond that holds Contractor’s Roof Service Inc. together starts with brothers Jeff and Steve Rankin. But it extends to their families, their employees, and their customers.
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