Guest Blog

The Roofing Contractor Blog consists of posts from the magazine’s editors and contributors. Explore various blogs to dive more into the Roofing Contractor world!

Roof Reduction: How Pre-fabricated Hinged Target Sumps Help Skilled Labor Shortage

June 26, 2020

With the skilled labor gap set to widen and an increasingly uncertain economic climate poised to have deleterious effects on construction timetables, it’s growing more important than ever to simplify installation.

Tough Hurricane Forecast, COVID-19 Complicate Preparation for Roofing Contractors

Renee Ramey

June 1, 2020

Experts with the MRA say it's essential to take protective readiness steps early this year.

5 Tips for Roofers to Share with Homeowners About Metal Roof Maintenance

Renee Ramey

May 28, 2020

The MRA urges members to share simple steps for low-maintenance metal roofs.

COVID-19 Blog: Seize the Opportunity Presented by These Uncertain Times

Rob Haddock

April 29, 2020

CEO and Founder of S-5! Metal Roof Innovations, Ltd., Urges Roofing Contractors to Push Through the COVID-19 Pandemic

Braving Severe Weather Temperament for Roofing Contractors

March 18, 2020

The President of Ridgeworth Roofing and the NRCA's chairman-elect shares his take on the materials needed to keep roofs resilient and sustainable.

IRE 2020 Women's Panel Opens Eyes and Inspires

Addison Franklin

March 11, 2020

RC's editorial intern provides a first-hand glimpse of what it was like to experience the industry, and the role women play in it during her first IRE in Dallas.

How Technology Aids in Commercial Roofing Success

March 4, 2020

Ridgeworth Roofing President and NRCA Chairman-elect Rod Petrick weighs in on how technology fits into the commercial roofing space.

Celebrating Women in Construction Week, March 1-7

March 2, 2020

In recognition of building a stronger workforce within the roofing industry, ABC Supply Co. Inc. asked some of their female associates to share advice for success.

How to Get More Roofing Leads From Facebook

February 3, 2020

Videos are a great way roofing contractors can generate leads through Facebook. Here's a few tips how to started.

Five Goals for Roofing Contractors to Achieve in 2020

January 28, 2020

Farhan Ahmad, CEO and Co-founder of Bento for Business, gives five resolutions and goals for members of construction industry to achieve in the comign year and decade.

Hear how the 2018 Commercial Roofing Contractor of the Year and his sons navigated that challenge and others encountered when running a successful family business.

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