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Rick Damato

Rick Damato

Rick Damato is the editorial director of Roofing Contractor. He has held a number of posts in the roofing industry since 1974 and has contributed to the magazine since its inception in 1981. He can be reached at 770-331-7858 or on Twitter @RoofsByRick.
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Sustainable – Recyclable – Resilient

Just More Buzzwords or the Future of Roofing?
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Rick Damato
April 2, 2021
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The “why” to get engaged with environmentally-friendly systems is mainly to not be left at the station when the train finally pulls away.


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Mentoring Moment

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Rick Damato
March 5, 2021
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Change is hard, but if we are honest with ourselves, many changes will ultimately be good and the industry we work in is in good shape for a prosperous future.


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Can You Hear Me Now?

Roofing Contractor is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a new look, but all the same content you need to run a successful roofing business.
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Rick Damato
February 5, 2021
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Roofing Contractor is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a new look, but all the same content you need to run a successful roofing business.


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How Should Roofers Address Deck Protection?

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Rick Damato
January 12, 2021
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Is it acceptable to remove the shingles, leave the previously - installed deck waterproofing membrane alone, so long as it is still functional?


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Adios, 2020!

There are many things roofing contractors can be thankful for in 2020, aside from the fact that it’s almost over.
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Rick Damato
December 4, 2020
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My plan for this column, the last of 2020, was to call out some of the best things about the year for the roofing industry. The first item on the list was simple: It’s almost over!


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Time to Get Engaged

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Rick Damato
November 5, 2020
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Growing the business requires hitting the numbers, but businesses that thrive are built on a mission driven by the business leader with buy-in from the entire team. 


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Growth (Still) Matters for Your Roofing Business

It may not seem like it, but now is the best time to invest and advance your roofing business.
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Rick Damato
October 9, 2020
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When we find ourselves in the midst of a storm, the most natural thing to do is to put our heads down and hold on tight.
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A Level Playing Field

The good news between the lines of all the bad news is the playing field is level. You’re all trading in the same economy during the same pandemic.
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Rick Damato
August 7, 2020
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Pandemic. Social unrest. Recession. We are living in some very trying times. 


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Building Your Bench with the Best Roofing Contractors

Concentrating on sales and numbers are fine, but the truly great roofing contractors are the ones who focus on recruiting the best people out there.
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Rick Damato
July 3, 2020
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Safety and recruiting are key to success.
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A Time to Pivot

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Rick Damato
May 26, 2020
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It is more than disorienting when things we take for granted suddenly evaporate into thin air.
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