Steep Slope Roofing

Video: ARMA Illustrates the Need for Proper Attic Ventilation

Proper Attic Ventilation Can Help Protect Against Ice Dams and Help Reduce Moisture Build Up Year-Round

August 3, 2018

The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association’s (ARMA) latest whiteboard video outlines the components to a properly functioning attic ventilation system and the many ways it benefits a roof, such as protection against shingle deterioration and roof system damage.

The Case for Resilient Roofing a Year after Memorable Hurricanes

John Geary

August 1, 2018

No Comments

Hurricanes like Harvey, Irma and Maria had an impact impact will be felt by the people of Southeastern Texas and Florida for years, if not decades, to come.

Contractor Q&A: Royal Renovators on the Rise in New York City

Sean Levine has Royal Renovators Among Highest-Rated Roofing Contractors on the Web in New York City

Art Aisner

July 30, 2018

One Comment

Being a roofing contractor in New York takes a certain grit to outwork your competitor and go above and beyond when it comes to customer service — so that the jobs keep coming.

How Deregulation Trends Impact Roofing Contractors

Overall deregulation has cut across almost all executive branch agencies, yet those related to labor and employment matters appear to be pushing in the other direction.

Richard Alaniz

July 25, 2018

No Comments

One of the more significant election promises made by then-candidate Donald Trump was his pledge to reduce the regulatory burden on American businesses.

Drones & Automation: How they Help Roofing Contractors?

Roofing is a trade that requires a lot of human touch, but technology can make a big difference.

Matthew Wong

July 23, 2018

One Comment

Roofing is obviously a trade that requires a lot of human touch, but that does not rule out the fact that technology can be implemented to supplement the human components.

Roofing Contractor's Best of Success 2018 in Dallas

RC Encourages Roofing Contractors to go the Extra Yard at the Home of the Dallas Cowboys

Art Aisner

July 18, 2018

One Comment

Next week, roofing contractors from around the country will converge on Dallas for the 14th annual Best of Success conference. Check out why, and learn how you can get involved even if you can’t make it to Texas.

Don’t Let Your Employees Hold Your Roofing Business Hostage

Economic success has always been tied to the allocation of scarce resources, and today that resource is labor

Monroe Porter

July 18, 2018

No Comments

Current employment shortages and challenges have some roofing contractors feeling trapped and resorting to poor personnel practices.

Roofing Contractors and California's Solar Mandate

New solar energy requirements in California make it decision time for roofers.

Andrew Fredrickson

July 16, 2018

No Comments

California has adopted a sweeping change to its Code of Regulations — effective Jan. 1, 2020, most new residential homes must have solar panel technology. What's it mean for the roofing industry?