Articles by Rick Damato

We draw your attention to some new (or not-so new) and emerging materials, systems and equipment that are vying to become the next great thing in the roofing industry.

Roofing Contractor has been reporting on the trend of consolidation among commercial roofing contractors since it began.

When it comes to new opportunities, you must look beyond everyday needs to new or emerging needs.

An alliance should be formed to address key issues in slate roofing.

Roofing manufacturers have changed their shingle warranties in a way that would give you the impression that the products are “more” or “better.”

Operating within the NRF is a virtual powerhouse of contributing individuals and corporations banded together to institutionalize advancement of the roofing industry — The Roofing Industry Alliance for Progress.

Roofing contractors in Chicago have been engaged in a civics lesson recently that should give roofing contractors all over the country a reason to supplement, enhance, or begin a relationship with City Hall.

Consider some of the lessons taught during this remarkable and tumultuous year.

Roofing Contractor, along with a number of firms in the roofing and insulation industry from the United States, had the unique opportunity to participate in the Jimmy Carter Work Project 2001.

The future and how we plan for it seem extremely uncertain at first glimpse.