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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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Never a Bad Year

Rick Damato
Rick Damato
January 6, 2023
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Find out how to further educate yourself about the roofing industry with RC in 2023.
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Dear Santa

Rick Damato
Rick Damato
December 2, 2022
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Solar is one of the hottest growing sectors in roofing. Are you geared to take advantage of this emerging opportunity?
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Motive Meets Opportunity?

Rick Damato
Rick Damato
November 4, 2022
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Solar is one of the hottest growing sectors in roofing. Are you geared to take advantage of this emerging opportunity?
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Preaching to the Choir

Rick Damato
Rick Damato
October 7, 2022
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The recent plan to forgive student loans is shining a light on the disparity between four-year college programs versus careers in skilled trades.


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Damato of the Day

Empowering Latinos in Roofing

Rick Damato
Rick Damato
September 8, 2022
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More and more Latino roofers from 20 years ago are taking off their tool belt and looking to own and operate their own roofing business. The transition, as many roofing contractors know, is not an easy one.


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Fine the Roofers

Rick Damato
Rick Damato
September 2, 2022
One Comment

There might be a better way to enforce fall protection among roofing crews, but is fining them directly the answer?


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Roofers Put Skills on Display at SkillsUSA

Students and apprentices from around the U.S. compete in over 100 hands-on skills tests
Rick Damato
Rick Damato
July 4, 2022
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For many reasons, the roofing industry has never actively participated in the SkillsUSA and CTE space. But all of that is in the midst of changing.


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Perfect Storm Brewing

Rick Damato
Rick Damato
July 1, 2022
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An above-average storm season combined with material issues means roofing contractors need to prepare their contracts and teams to better serve customers.
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“I’m Back”

RC Editorial Director Rick Damato Returns to Roofing, Though He Never Really Left
Rick Damato
Rick Damato
June 24, 2022
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From helping Roofing Contractor plan it editorial goals for 2023 to fostering a stronger relationship between NRCA and the next generation of skilled workers, RC Editorial Director Rick Damato embraces his new path in the roofing industry. 


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The Safest Solution

Rick Damato
Rick Damato
May 6, 2022
One Comment

There is a solution to every safety problem you’ll ever have as a roofing contractor, but it’s not something that is easy to obtain.


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