May has consistently signaled an important time to pivot for RC as we ramp up our efforts to cover the industry’s response to volatile storms while roofers elsewhere prep for traditional peak roofing season. It’s also time to account for and remind roofers of their most important task: safety. Keeping in line with OSHA’s annual…
Roofing Corp of America announced last week the acquisition of Hamilton Roofing of Malabar, Fla., which is about 110 miles north of Palm Beach, along the state’s Atlantic coastline. In a May 2 news release, the company said that while RCA’s portfolio of businesses has long performed work for clients in Florida, the Hamilton purchase…
Montana has its fair share of unique roofing challenges. Seasonality limits timelines, while the varying landscapes and climates demand resilient roofing systems. However, the expansive state also faces challenges that roofing contractors everywhere understand. Labor shortages continue to hamper roofing companies, compounded by the difficulties of recruiting younger generations more interested in being “influencers” than…
Polyglass U.S.A., Inc., a leading manufacturer of building envelope and waterproofing solutions, announces the launch of Modifleece, a fleece-backed Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene modified bitumen roofing membrane base sheet designed for the use in multi-ply low-slope roofing systems. Through an innovative laminating process, Modifleece integrates a specially formulated dual compound into the polyester fabric, creating a seamless bond…
Imagine you spent thousands of dollars and countless hours creating your dream house project only for it to fail inspection which then requires you to redo a majority of the work. Undertaking a remodeling or home construction project independently can result in increased costs and time consumption compared to the efficient and skilled services offered by our team at CRD. Our experienced workers, who are both content and proficient in coding, are dedicated to turning your dreams into a tangible reality that passes inspection seamlessly on the first attempt!
Our designers, with years of experience, adhere to proper codes to ensure project approval during inspections. Additionally, we strive to incorporate National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) guidelines, which are suggestions aimed at enhancing the comfort and functionality of living spaces. While NKBA guidelines are not legally mandated, we at CRD prioritize and value them as if they were codes. This commitment reflects our belief in optimizing new spaces to maximize both comfort and space.
Unlike NKBA guidelines, codes must be enforced. So much so that if we touch a space in your house that’s out of code, we are responsible for bringing it to code. We want you to be comfortable (by following guidelines) and safe (by upholding code standards).
Amy Moore, CRD Senior Interior Designer, and Andrew Philips, Architectural Designer, each hold over 20 years of experience in the design-build industry, and share their insights that align with how CRD follows codes and guidelines on this podcast. They discuss the various and ever-changing Seattle residential codes and requirements they’ve followed over the years, emphasizing how these codes contribute to ensuring people’s safety.
Listen to our podcast, where Amy and Andrew share personal stories illustrating how they’ve balanced their clients’ desires with safety codes in the past. If podcasts aren’t your preference, continue reading below to learn about the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) guidelines that we follow as best practices.
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After a roofing career spanning decades, RC Editorial Director Rick Damato is officially retiring – for good, this time. “My first retirement came at the end of 2016 when I exited a 32-year run in the roofing supply industry. Following more than 40 years of involvement in roofing-related trade media, I am retiring again,” Damato…
Werner, a manufacturer of ladders, climbing products and fall protection equipment, will once again partner with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration on the annual National Safety Stand-Down Initiative. Supporting site and safety leaders, these training events help raise awareness about fall hazards to help keep professionals’ safe on the work site. These events are…
NanoTech Materials, Inc., a provider of climate-resilient materials, announced on Monday that it had moved into a 42,545-square-foot facility in the greater Houston area; a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on April 10. In an April 15 news release, the company said its expansion marks a “pivotal milestone” as it continues to experience strong customer demand…
Keen Utility, ‘outfitter’ to the trades, unveiled its new Evanston work boot, new for Spring 2024, noting that the Evanston offers “…the burly protection of a work boot with the athletic feel and flexibility of a sneaker.” In a news release, KEEN Utility said the Evanston boot’s product highlights include: A responsive KEEN.ReGEN cushioning provides…
S-5!, the Colorado-based metal roof solutions producer, announced on Monday that it hired Ricardo Barroso as director of research and development, adding new leadership to its Colorado Springs corporate office. As Director, Barroso is responsible for managing the product development, compliance and application engineering teams, ranging from implementing testing and product development procedures to deploying…
