Why Prefabricated Accessories Are a No-Brainer

By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter.  

Greg Morrow explains that you don’t need as many people on the roof to get better performance with prefabricated accessories. 

Integrating new technologies into your roofing business doesn’t always mean looking for new software. For example, prefabricated technology revolutionized the roofing industry when they were first introduced. “Prefabricated accessories reduced the reliance on labor and the art of field fabrication which requires higher skilled labor and experience,” says Greg. “Prefabricated accessories made sense then and they make sense now.” 

In a new Roofing Road Trips episode, Heidi J. Ellsworth meets with Greg Morrow, president and founder of FlashCo. The two discuss how prefabricated accessories are a sensible roofing solution for contractors.  

“Prefabricated flashings are made in the factory where we control all the variables while making the parts,” explains Greg. Because machinery and tools are calibrated throughout the day and go through many quality checks and tests, prefabricated accessories tend to perform better and look much more uniform. “Prefabricated flashings are a no brainer if you are looking to improve the performance of your company, for the simple reason that they get you off the roof sooner,” says Greg. "If the roof looks better and you can eliminate field fabrication and install faster, that means your performance is better.” 

In an industry that is coping with a shortage of skilled labor, prefabricated accessories are offering a perfect solution. A better installation that is faster not only saves the roofing company time and labor, but also money. 

“The value proposition of prefab is undeniable,” says Greg. “We have always prided ourselves in bringing innovative solutions to the market to make life easier for the contractor.”  

Listen to the entire podcast to learn more about how prefab accessories can help with the labor shortage and about Flashco’s new metal accessories designed to save the contractor time and money. 

Learn more about FlashCo in their RoofersCoffeeShop® Directory or visit www.flashco.com.