One construction worker is dead, and another was injured after falling through the roof of Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary-Middle School on Detroit’s west side last Wednesday morning. A spokesperson for the Detroit Fire Department said that the workers fell through the roof two stories into the basement; the cause of the incident remains under investigation.…
The 2024 storm season has started with a bang, meaning more work for roofing contractors but advancing an unsettling trend of storms becoming more destructive. A chain of severe storms blasted multiple states across the nation from the last week of April through the beginning of May. Dozens of tornadoes caused extensive damage in the…
Roofing contractors are invited to join GAF for the 2024 Latinos in Roofing Summit and Expo June 21-22 at the Omni Los Angeles. Attendees will be immersed in multiple classes and product demos — all conducted in Spanish. Whatever their level of experience in the roofing industry, roofing contractors will gain valuable insights from industry…
The definition of outsourcing is using another company to perform tasks that a company can do themselves. Here is a summary of outsourcing observations I’ve made in the roofing industry today and some questions: Phase 1: Start-ups and companies under $1 million in revenue. They’re typically short on cash and are trying to do everything…
BluSky Restoration Contractors LLC, a leading national property restoration company in the U.S. and Top 100 contractor, continues to expand its presence with the opening of its newest office in Jacksonville, Fla. “We are fortunate the services we provide help people get back to business as quickly and safely as possible. Our objective is to…
Apex Roofing & Restoration, a Birmingham, Ala.-based roofing contractor, announced Thursday its strategic expansion into three major cities: Atlanta, Chicago and Kansas City. The company described the move as a “significant milestone, solidifying its position as a regional roofing powerhouse.” Having completed more than 35,000 roofs nationwide, Apex earned recognition as the 17th-largest roofing contractor…
GAF, the North American bellwether roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, started production on Thursday at its fifth polyisocyanurate insulation plant in Peru, Ill., two years after breaking ground. “Bringing another world-class manufacturing plant online is a significant milestone that strengthens our ability to deliver best-in-class service and innovative solutions across the Midwest and beyond,” said John…
Oklahoma’s State Insurance Department announced this week that it would begin a grant program in 2025 to encourage people to install storm-resistant ‘Fortified’ roofs. The grants would help offset the more expensive roof systems by 10-15%. The program, first reported by KOTV in Tulsa, Okla., will require specific steps for the installation by roofers certified…
Standard (A) Standard bulbs are the most widely used in household lighting and often are accompanied by the code (A) for Arbitrary. They’re used for a variety of fixtures like lamps, ceiling lights and vanity lights. Candle (B&C) Candle bulbs (B&C) are pretty self-explanatory and are generally shaped like a candle flame where they’re more…
Once you’ve determined your wall type, it’ll help inform decisions on future DIY projects. For example, if you’ve got drywall, you’re going to have a fairly easy time installing items like screws or nails into the wall to hang art, but drywall’s lightweight material means heavier items will require wall anchors because the inside of…
