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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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The Roofing Industry's M&A Madness

Tecta America and Carlisle Leading the Trend

Rick Damato

September 3, 2021

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Mergers and acquisitions are on the rise in the roofing industry - have you thought about where your roofing company is in the scheme of things?

Flop-Ed

The Message Nobody Wants to Hear

Rick Damato

August 6, 2021

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For true change to happen, the focus on four-year college programs for our youth needs to be balanced with an equal emphasis on skilled trade careers.

Roofing Reboot

Is it Time for a Technology Update?

Rick Damato

July 2, 2021

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Technology changes by the minute and it’s important for you to keep up, and while you may not always deploy the latest, it’ll help you survive in the long run.

If They Fund It – Can We Build It?

Infrastructure Now – Workforce Maybe

Rick Damato

June 4, 2021

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The government is thinking long term as it relates to infrastructure, but providing opportunities for young people to become educated in the skilled trades has been lacking, and still is.

It’s Time to Reintroduce Slide Guards

A Usable Solution for Fall Protection

Rick Damato

May 7, 2021

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If the law of the land allowed for slide guards, I believe most contractors would comply in greater numbers than ever would with lifeline systems.

Sustainable – Recyclable – Resilient

Just More Buzzwords or the Future of Roofing?

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.

Mentoring Moment

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.

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.

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.

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?

Adios, 2020!

There are many things roofing contractors can be thankful for in 2020, aside from the fact that it’s almost over.

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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