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Rethinking retrofits: What works and what fails
By Jesse Sanchez. Explore the reasons why some retrofitting systems are failing and how one company says it's getting it right. While retrofitting aging metal roofs is standard practice, many widely used methods fall short of structural standards, exposing buildings to serious risks during extreme weather. Roof Hugger, ...
CertainTeed announces FORTIFIED™ Roof Certification and two new products for enhanced performance and durability
Whether building new, re-roofing or retrofitting, the FORTIFIED Roof standard helps ensure homes are better protected against both everyday weather and extreme storms. CertainTeed®, a leading North American manufacturer of sustainable building materials, has announced a new collaborative effort with the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS), reinforcing its ...
Double the power without doubling the cost
By Dani Sheehan. Here are three reasons why renting a second Equipter 4000 makes sense for big jobs. If you already own an Equipter 4000, you know it helps you control debris, work faster and deliver a cleaner, more professional experience for your customers. But what happens when you land a job ...
Select Polyglass roofing products now compliant with FORTIFIED Roof standard from IBHS
High-performance roofing solutions now support resilience-focused construction nationwide. Polyglass U.S.A., Inc., a leading manufacturer of roofing and waterproofing systems, is proud to announce that its roofing systems are now compliant with the FORTIFIED Roof™ standard, developed by the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS). FORTIFIED Roof is a national ...
Where will spray foam take you next?
By Anna Lockhart. Discover the advantages of choosing spray foam roofing for your next project. General Coatings, the industry leader for spray foam roofing solutions, offers contractors a range of high-quality and durable products that can transform any commercial or residential project. With quality in mind, their spray ...
12 important questions to ask when looking for a qualified roofer
By Metal Roofing Alliance. Re-roofing projects are no simple task, and it’s critical to make sure you’re absolutely ready to take on such a project! The experts share questions to ask roofers so that you can find the best professional for the job. Each year, as the spring ...
Battling residential fires from the top down
By ASC Building Products. In wildfire country, your ridge vent could be the difference between protection and devastation. When wildfires roar through the wildland urban interface (WUI), where human developments meet wild vegetation, it’s not the towering flames that pose the greatest threat — it’s the tiny, wind-driven embers that infiltrate homes ...
Level up with luxury shingles
By Lori Jerome, PABCO Roofing Products. Offering luxury shingles improves the curb appeal of your customer’s home and increases your profitability. Not many homeowners put much thought into the design of a roof, but it can be a gamechanger for the aesthetic and curb appeal of the home. As a contractor, part ...
Powering homes, cutting heat: Come see Attic Breeze at Booth #1333 at FRSA
By Jesse Sanchez. Texas-based solar ventilation company offers high-performance, manufactured in the USA using only the highest quality domestic and foreign parts — and you can see them LIVE. Attendees of this year’s Florida Roofing & Sheet Metal Contractors Association (FRSA) Expo will have the chance to meet the team of one ...
From firefighting to future-building: The leadership accelerator roofing contractors can’t afford to miss
The LDR Accelerator empowers roofing business owners to ditch daily chaos and start leading with purpose, clarity and control — finally unlocking sustainable growth. Labor is tight. Time is tighter. And for many roofing contractors, growth feels like a constant uphill battle. Enter the LDR Accelerator — an ongoing leadership development ...
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