Metal roofs have topped barns, buildings and country homes in the United States since the 1700s. But today's metal roof is nothing like the familiar standing-seam tin roof of years ago. Thanks to modern technology, metal roofs are available in all colors and shades, and many styles are virtually indistinguishable from traditional asphalt shingles, cedar or slate.
Although cool roof technology has generated a lot of attention in recent years, many contractors still struggle to convey the advantages to customers. That challenge is becoming less difficult with each passing year, however, as the evidence of cool roof technologies' energy-saving and cost-saving capabilities continues to mount.
The current leadership of the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) led by president Reid Ribble would like for you to consider joining the association as they work to improve your roofing business and the roofing industry in the United States as a whole.
Believing that NRCA membership is good for roofing contractors and the industry, Roofing Contractor sought to answer the question of why many roofing contractors have not joined the one association that has represented them consistently for 120 years. It appears that that many roofing contractors do not really know who the association is or what the association does for them.
A roof is a big investment - and it protects an even bigger investment in the building and its contents. That's why durability in any roofing system translates directly into lower total cost of ownership. Durability is more than just toughness. It's also the ability to protect contents and occupants from fire, water and noise.
Roofers' Success International Offers Contractors Proven Business Strategies
For business owners looking to improve their profitability, there are a lot of options for help out there, including accountants, consultants, and attorneys. There are also manufacturer-sponsored training programs and affinity groups that allow noncompeting contractors to benefit from their peers. Now there is a new group on the horizon in the roofing industry that is based in part on the theory that there is strength in numbers.
Over the past few years, metal has been increasingly recognized as a viable construction and reroofing option. It has become the intelligent choice for homeowners and building owners across the country. There are many reasons for this increase in popularity: life expectancy, performance, architectural aesthetics, environmental aspects and installation benefits of reroofing.
In rivalries, the two sides don't like each other. And, that's not just true of the teams on each side of the rivalry - it's also true of the friends and fans that support them. Remember back to high school or college, and the feelings you had about rival sports teams? Think of professional sports, and there may very well be a team that you love to hate.
A Renaissance on the Roof of the Atlanta Decorative Arts Center
Low-slope roofing involves a lot of science to achieve great results. From multiple materials technologies to the design, engineering, and estimating to the planning that it takes to perform the work, the variables are complex and intertwined. When it comes down to actually performing the work of demo and replacement, however, there is often a considerable amount of artistry on display. Roofing Contractor was invited to bear witness as Ben Hill Roofing and Siding Co. Inc. of Douglasville, Ga., painted a masterpiece atop the main building of the Atlanta Decorative Arts Center.
Roofing manufacturers love to sell products. Roofing contractors seek them out. In an age where consumers feel bombarded with unwanted messages, the construction trade is one of those distinctive markets where end users are requesting available products - sometimes urgently. With such willing parties, it would seem a simple matter to connect the dots and provide a quality roof system which would satisfy the end user and provide a solid profit for the manufacturer and the installing contractor, but in reality the relationship is often like a complex courtship based on trust, communication, and commitment.
Once again roofing contractors are faced with a building spree of epic proportions. The frequency and severity of hurricanes are having an impact far beyond the regions directly affected. Factor in the growth in the Sunbelt, particularly in Florida and Texas, that is undeterred by the prospects of material, fuel and labor crunches, and there's a perfect storm of hyperactivity brewing.
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