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.

Cover Boards: The One Roofing Product You Should be Using

Rick Damato

January 29, 2020

Underrated and underappreciated, coverboards can make a big difference for roofing contractors anywhere.

Roofing Contractors: The FAA Wants to Track Your Drone

Rick Damato

January 8, 2020

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A proposal from the FAA would require drone operators to allow the collection of data such as identity and location, which could impede drone usage in the roofing industry.

Come What May, Be Recession Ready

Scaling back during a recession is not as much fun as growing is

Rick Damato

January 6, 2020

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Scaling back during a recession is not as much fun as growing is, but recessions are like a river that goes dry during a drought. All that “stuff” on bottom show ups, making it easy to see what needs to change.

Damato of the Day - 2010s: “It’s a Wrap”

Rick Damato

December 26, 2019

The decade now passing was significant in many ways. Rick Damato looks back at how the 2010s impacted the roofing industry along with providing some predictions for the next decade.

Bringing 2020 Into Focus for Roofing Contractors

Rick Damato

December 6, 2019

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What is your vision for 2020? Please permit me to submit a suggestion: Focus on yourself.

My Hero Wears a Dress

Rick Damato

November 25, 2019

With the workforce shortage getting worse, we need to get women more involved in the roofing industry.

Making the Most Out of Mass Media for Your Roofing Business

Your assignment, should you choose to accept it, is to reach out to your local media outlets and find out if they have an interest in knowing more about your business

Rick Damato

November 1, 2019

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No matter what kind of roofing services you offer, if you want to grow or even maintain your roofing business, you must consistently seek out new customers.

Viva La Difference: Metal Roofing Sales Advice

Rick Damato

October 4, 2019

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Nothing happens until you sell something. Sales is one essential component without which no business would survive.

The Future for Roofing Contractors is Now

Rick Damato

September 6, 2019

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The roofing industry isn’t the only one struggling to grow in the face of a diminished workforce.

Roofing Contractors: Make Time for Managing Philanthropy

Rick Damato

August 9, 2019

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There are many reasons I am proud to be associated with the roofing industry. You keep the nation dry while protecting the property where we live and work.

Roofing Contractor Magazine

2020 February

The February issue of Roofing Contractor features our State of the Roofing Industry! Keep up to date on the latest roofing trends and what the future may hold for roofing businesses and roofing workers.

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