Education & Learning
How to Read an SDS
By Michele Pratt, Education Committee, NWIR. In June 2016 OSHA implemented the program to have all SDSs’ (Safety Data Sheets) updated under GHS (Globally Harmonized System). Employers are required to have an SDS on hand for each hazardous chemical kept on site. If you come in contact with hazardous chemicals at work, ...
Protecting Commercial Roofs From the Sun
By Topps Products. The sun can take a toll on commercial roofs. Learn how to help them withstand the heat. Editor's note: This article can be used to educate your customers on the impact the sun has on a roof or serve as a resource for employees new to roofing or ...
Coconut Husks and Roofing Go Hand-In-Hand
By Lauren White. Roof Saver Ridge Vent is natural, affordable, and a quality solution for attic ventilation. At the International Roofing Expo, Andy Swan, President of Blocksom & Co., shared his knowledge about the Roof Saver Ridge Vent product in the Roof Saver booth. According to Andy, “Roof Saver Ridge Vent ...
The Roofing Alliance Shares Auburn University’s Construction Management Summer Academy for Young Women
By Heidi J. Ellsworth, RCS Partner. Rising high school junior and senior young women can apply today for this construction management camp. The Roofing Alliance continues to work with construction management schools around the country. There is an ongoing commitment from the Roofing Alliance to bring the opportunities within roofing to ...
A New Way to Get Your Construction Management Degree
By Heidi J. Ellsworth, RCS Partner. ON DEMAND - RoofersCoffeeShop & WTI in their RLW – Read Listen Watch Series to learn how to get your degree. RoofersCoffeeShop is sharing another great RLW – Read Listen Watch presentation on the RISE (Roofing Individuals Succeed through Education) Scholarship program from WTI - Weatherproofing ...
Six Factors to Consider When Selecting a Roof Restoration System
By Henry Company. With advanced roof restoration technologies available today, there are many options to ultimately extend the life cycle of current roofing membranes. A roof restoration system at a minimum, can defer the significant costs of a full roof replacement and potentially avoid complete roof replacement altogether – provided systematic maintenance ...
