In a 3-2 vote on April 23, the Federal Trade Commission approved of a new rule that will ban noncompete agreements for most workers in the United States, meaning they will be free to join competing business or start businesses of their own. According to the FTC, the rule will result in up to $194…
Last week, the National Roofing Contractors Association held its annual “Roofing Day” confab in Washington, D.C., where the many disparate elements within the industry — contractors, manufacturers, trade organizations and the like — pooled their energy for a single purpose: advocacy. The event, which lasted slightly more than 24 hours, used the Grand Hyatt Hotel…
Action from the Department of Labor to seize the assets of a Waukegan, Ill.-based roofing contractor resulted in the contractor paying $365,576 in fines and interest for outstanding penalties. According to a news release from the department, Joshua Herion, operator of ECS Roofing Professionals Inc., has “routinely endangered employees by ignoring federal workplace standards and penalties…
Roofing contractors in hurricane-prone locations should prepare for an above-normal season in 2024, according to the latest forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Forecasters at the Climate Prediction Center say the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, which goes from June 1 to Nov. 30, will have an estimated 17 to 25 total named storms.…
Tubos Inc., manufacturer of the Tubos line of pre-engineered vent stack extensions, has extended its product line with a 5-inch diameter vent stack extension for commercial roofing applications. “Adding the 5-inch extension to the line of Tubos Vent Stack Extensions effectively rounds out our line and provides options for 95% of the vent stacks on…
Changing a kitchen faucet is a fairly easy DIY that can have a huge impact on updating a space at a relatively low cost. When Becky received The Faucet Kit, she was eager to get started on swapping out her single-handle kitchen faucet for a new one. Since her new faucet has the same number…
Vary the frames Choosing different frame sizes, finishes and detailing can be another way to add visual interest. Try to balance the sizing by having one large anchor piece, a couple of medium sized artworks and a few more smaller pieces, and mix up the orientation between vertical and horizontal for a more curated look.…
The Castagra Roofing Scholarship Program has opened up for applications, which supports individuals pursuing a career in roofing or a similar field who are passionate about innovation and/or sustainability. In order to qualify for the scholarship, applicants must meet the following requirements: Pursuing a post-secondary education in college or vocational programs in roofing or a…
DO prepare your work area for easy cleanup using painter’s tape. Caulk can get messy for even the most experienced pros, so it’s always a good idea to lay down a line of painters tape on each side of the line you’ll be caulking to ensure the neatest line possible. Run your finger or a…
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