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Michael Russo

Michael Russo is a contributing writer to Roofing Contractor. He can be reached at mikerusso1983@zoominternet.net. 
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Storm Reroofing Project

Project Profile: Storm Reroofing Project Makes History at U.S. Air Force Base

4 million square feet of roof shingles installed in at Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska
Michael Russo
June 11, 2018
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Property management giant Burlington Capital contracted with the U.S. Air Force (USAF) for the reroofing of a nearly 2,000-home community in Bellevue, Neb.
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The Russo Report: Contractors Stick With Self-Adhered Roofing

Michael Russo
April 2, 2014
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One of the many reasons for the growth of self-adhered membranes is they contain little or no VOCs and meet even California’s strictest emission standards.
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vented roof system

Wind-Vented Roof System Offers Myriad of Benefits

Michael Russo
December 4, 2013
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The Negative Pressure Roofing System is referred to as a “wind-vented” roof, and is proven in thousands of roof installations.
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The Russo Report: Don’t Forget the Roof Insulation

Michael Russo
August 1, 2013
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When “cool” roof requirements were first introduced into energy standards like ASHRAE 90.1, contractors and specifiers were allowed to use less insulation if a reflective roof was installed.
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The Russo Report: Second Bulletin Released on FM 4470

Michael Russo
January 17, 2013
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FM Approvals (FM) continues to introduce revisions to its standards that are designed to help reduce insurance risk and provide greater safety factors on FM insured buildings.


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The Russo Report: Roofing Standards Are Just a Click Away

Michael Russo
October 26, 2012
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 Two recently approved American National Standards Institute (ANSI) national standards have been made available for free download by SPRI.  


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The Russo Report: Vegetative Roofing’s Top 10

Michael Russo
October 8, 2012
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Vegetative roofing systems have added a whole new level of complexity for the roofing contractor, even though the market for these products in the U.S. remains small. 


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The Russo Report: Key Features of a Roof Maintenance Plan

Michael Russo
August 21, 2012
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 Now that we’ve sold property owners on the value of roof maintenance, let’s take a look at the nitty-gritty details of a comprehensive roof maintenance package.  


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The Russo Report: Selling Owners On Roof Maintenance – Part III

Michael Russo
July 25, 2012
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In Part III of our blog, we will briefly discuss the process of actually selling the roof maintenance program to the property owner or manager.
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The Russo Report: Selling Owners on Roof Maintenance – Part II

Michael Russo
June 27, 2012
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KC Roof Care, in Kansas City, Mo. uses a proven model when selling building owners on its roof maintenance programs.


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