GAF recently announced the rollout of its new EverGuard Self-Adhered TPO Vent Boot, which allows contractors to “increase efficiency when covering pipes and conduits” on single-ply TPO systems. Manufactured from GAF’s EverGuard TPO single-ply membrane, the Self-Adhered TPO Vent Boot can be installed without welding, reducing the level of experience and time needed to install…
When the Robert H. Williams Cultural Center needed a new roof to revitalize its operations, GAF and Craftsman Contractors of Lexington, Ky., stepped in to ensure the roof would provide a leak-free space. Located in Lexington, the nonprofit RHWCC aims to provide a safe space for the entire neighborhood. Continuing its legacy and honoring its…
The submissions have been collected for the 2024 Top 100 list, meaning it’s time for RC’s editors to take a closer look at the data and prepare the annual list for publication. As we do, some interesting facts have popped up along the way. Per tradition, the list will rank companies by their reported revenue from…
Regrettably, news of a contractor being cited for negligence in protecting workers’ safety is a weekly occurrence. Still, the owner of a Liverpool, Pa., roofing company took that one step further: The Department of Labor says the owner risked the lives of two of his children. The department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration opened an…
Increasingly hot summer days throughout the country, particularly in urban areas with more pavement than greenspace, have city dwellers seeking relief; a recent study out of the University College London affirms the best bet might not be ‘green’ roofs but white ones. The research has again challenged the conventional belief that green roofs integrated with…
Whether you’re planning to install a new roof or replace an existing one, you might be feeling confused or overwhelmed by the different types of roof shingles available. If you’re scratching your head about which type of shingle to choose or if you’re curious about how one option differs from another, this guide contains everything…
A Detroit man was arrested last week after tossing bags of cocaine onto the roof of a Red Lobster and adjacent Texas Roadhouse restaurants in St. Clair County, Mich., as he fled from authorities, officials reported. The suspect, Eric Talton, 29, was arrested by the county’s Drug Task Force team on July 3, as first…
It’s hard to find a person who does not like animals. According to the AAPA National Pet Owners Survey, 65 million households have dogs, and 46 million have cats. Those are the kinds of animals people want to have around. There are other animals, such as skunks, snakes, raccoons, possums, and ground squirrels, that most…
S-5!, the metal roof attachment manufacturer, announced last Friday that its standing seam clamps earned Florida Product Approvals for High Velocity and Hurricane Zone, marking a significant achievement in the rigorous U.S. construction product approvals and permitting processes. In a July 5 news release, S-5! said the certification marks “a leading-edge milestone as the first…
