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The extreme heat of a Texas summer makes the operation of air conditioning systems a necessity for most - the National Weather Service reports that summer daytime temperatures in Dallas “frequently exceed 100 degrees.” Unfortunately, with this necessity comes increased energy usage and higher utility bills.

Recognized worldwide as a place where thrill seekers can satisfy their appetite for adventure, Golden, British Columbia, is an ideal destination for anyone looking for some white-knuckle excitement and first-rate exhilaration.

Contractors learn about installing shingles from a variety of sources, including on-the-job training, apprenticeship programs, manufacturer-sponsored seminars and educational opportunities at industry trade shows.

In the last decade, conventional wisdom held that metal roofing has been a relatively small but fast-growing segment of the market. This year, in the midst of a slumping economy, how has the metal market fared?

Radford University has signed on for another season with fabric membrane roofing. Dedmon Center - the Radford, Va.-based university’s multipurpose athletic arena - is currently undergoing retrofit roofing construction, to be completed in November 2008.

Just like roofing systems, solar solutions come in a variety of types, sizes, efficiencies and price points. Before investing in a rooftop solar system, it is important to understand the types of photovoltaic (PV) cells available and which technology might be best for a particular application.

Green roofs, garden roofs, vegetative roofs, landscaped roofs - no matter what you call them, they are here to stay. The movement toward energy savings and environmental stewardship is legitimate, and green roofs are a big part of it. Green roofs have a number of benefits; however, there are considerations that need to be dealt with whether you are a designer, contractor or building owner.

A series of fortunate events allowed me to represent Roofing Contractor on a recent trip to China. It began with the recent addition of a non-stop flight from my hometown of Atlanta to Shanghai, which greatly reduced the expense and hassle of getting there. Yes, a 15-hour flight followed by a 12-hour time difference was challenging, but not nearly as bad as a three-leg journey taking nearly 24 hours.

Roofing Contractor was pleased to accept Brett’s invitation to stop by to visit and learn firsthand just how this unique process works and why showroom selling has proven so successful for Joe Hall Roofing Inc.

Before settling on a roof for his weekend getaway cabin, Cincinnati-based architect Paul Muller had one request: a roof that appeared both aged and modern. He chose Follansbee’s second generation Terne-Coated Stainless Steel, TCS II.