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Chris Gray

Chris Gray

Chris Gray is the former editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro. He has worked in the fields of journalism and copywriting for nearly 20 years, ranging from local print newspapers to the multi-media promotion of international artists.

Reach him at 248-244-6498 or grayc@bnpmedia.com.

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Polyglass Discontinues Polystick MU-X

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
June 10, 2021
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Polyglass product management said the company is no longer providing Polystick MU-X in order to meet the high demand for more popular underlayment products.


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10 More Famous Movies with Iconic Rooftop Scenes

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
June 9, 2021
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Do your favorite movies use roofs to set the stage for memorable scenes? Find out with our latest list.


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Iowa Roofing Contractors Narrowly Escape from Propane Truck Fire

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
June 7, 2021
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Roofing contractors escaped injury after a truck with a 100-pound propane tank caught fire next to their jobsite.


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Levelset Unveils Database on Quality and Payment History of Subcontractors

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
June 3, 2021
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Levelset encourages subcontractors to claim their profile and share it with suppliers and general contractors to ensure that everyone they work with can see their payment practices and work quality.


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NRCA, CRCA Hold 2021 National Roofing Week

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
June 2, 2021
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Held annually the first week of June, National Roofing Week is held to increase awareness of the significance of the roofing industry and the good deeds the industry accomplishes.


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OSHA No Longer Requiring Contractors to Report COVID Vaccine Side Effects

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
May 28, 2021
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Contractors and employers no longer need to record adverse side effects that workers experience from COVID-19 vaccinations, according to OSHA's FAQ page.


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Department of Homeland Security Protects Haitians with Temporary Protected Status

NRCA Calls for Bipartisan Cooperation to Address Immigration Reform
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
May 27, 2021
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The Department of Homeland Security announced a new 18-month designation of Haiti for Temporary Protected Status, highlighting the need for immigration reform that benefits the roofing industry.


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X-MAT Advances Developments in Creating Roofs, Homes Out of Coal

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
May 27, 2021
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X-MAT, the Advanced Materials Division of Semplastics, revealed it's taken massive strides in the creation of a home built entirely out of coal-derived materials.


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Department of Labor Fines Tennessee Contractor Related to Teenage Worker’s Fatal Fall

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
May 26, 2021
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A Tennessee contractor faces more than $122,000 in violations after a 16-year-old boy in their employ doing roof construction fell to his death in June 2020.


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2021 Storm Season Starts with a Bang for Roofing Contractors

Above-Average Storms, Supply Issues Could Make Storm Season Difficult but Fruitful
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
May 21, 2021
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Between above-average storms and supply issues, roofing contractors have their work cut out for them this storm season.


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