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The Value of Roof Moisture Surveys

John D'Annunzio
April 1, 2004
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Moisture surveys can be of significant value to both building owners and roofing contractors on new and existing roof applications.
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A cover board layer over a Polytherm ISO hot-mopped system laid on the concrete roof deck

Insulation Cover Boards: When and Why We Use Them

Roof designers and contractors should be aware of when and why we use coverboards.
John D'Annunzio
March 2, 2004
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Roof designers and contractors should be aware of when and why we use coverboards.
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Why Job Descriptions and Employee Structure are Important

Monroe Porter
March 1, 2004
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A job description is important as a baseline for employee development.
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Editor's Note: Spring Cleaning

March 1, 2004
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The age-old concept of "spring cleaning" has some merit in the roofing industry.
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Employee or Independent Contractor? A Critical Distinction

John Alfs
March 1, 2004
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The distinction between an "employee" and an "independent contractor" can have critical implications.
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OSHA's Multi-Employee Worksite Policy

Chip Macdonald
March 1, 2004
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I've heard it said that once a second employer arrives on site, with just one employee, the accident risk factor for everyone on site just went up by as much as 40 percent.
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Lessons While Pacing Impatiently

Jim Olsztynski
March 1, 2004
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Is customer service a priority, or the last thing you think about?
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Guest Column: Rainy Days at Evans Roofing--Nothing But Net

February 1, 2004
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It's Wednesday morning and we are in the midst of a major storm that is wreaking havoc all over the southland.
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Flashing Design for Built-up Roofs

John D'Annunzio
January 26, 2004
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Poor flashing design is the most prominent factor in up to three quarters of all roof failures.
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Editor's Note

January 23, 2004
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It's not always so easy to come up with a good story.
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