The axiom, “Rome was not built in one day,” stems from a French proverb dating back to the end of the 12th century. Roofing and building contractors understand this concept, which means simply that large and important projects take time. Despite this, building-owner demands may outweigh even proverbial truths. Sometimes, there is simply not enough…
Over the summer, the Banff Lodging Company proudly debuted the newly-constructed Moose Hotel & Suites in beautiful Banff, Alberta. This four-star property features 174 rooms within walking distance from the heart of downtown Banff, and is crowned with a distinctive Boral concrete tile roof. Set against Banff’s unparalleled landscape that’s home to Canada’s famous Banff…
Rick Briggs is in his element. The retired U.S. Air Force major has just spent the better part of the afternoon chatting with a steady stream of military veterans and their families, all of whom have come to get a closer look at Camp Liberty. This natural refuge located on 137 acres in rural lower…
Look around a jobsite, and you’ll likely see many crew members wearing Red Wing boots. They’ve been a contractor favorite for more than a century, valued for their hard-working toughness, all-day comfort and quality craftsmanship. A recently installed TPO roofing system will help ensure that the manufacturer’s 110-year-old Plant 1 building performs just as well…
ERICO® and TRUFAST® have teamed together to market the CADDY® PYRAMID family of rooftop pipe and equipment supports to the roofing market in North America. Steve Marrero, CADDY PYRAMID manager, ERICO, said, “The CADDY PYRAMID range offers contractors and building management professionals roof-friendly, labor-saving engineered solutions. Oftentimes 50 percent of a roofing project’s cost is…
The Caswell Cove condominium complex in Milford, Conn., is a peaceful coastal gem. Situated on the banks of the Housatonic River, it offers waterfront vistas, access to an adjacent private marina, and magnificent sunset views. But while the setting is spectacular, it was no friend to the complex’s seven 25-year-old EPDM roofs. The salt-laden spray…
Roofing in colder weather poses additional safety and installation concerns for roofing contractors determined to push through and extend the ‘season.’ Making sure they’re taking care of their materials during those same colder, even wintry-like conditions is paramount to profitability. Along with following manufacturer instructions and recommendations, the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) offers roofers…
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. – It took five years, but with patience and an old-fashioned approach to doing business – one based on a personal touch, building strong relationships and delivering quality work – Pompano Beach, Fla.-based Florida Quality Roofing (FQR) won the contract to replace the roof of ABCO Products Inc.’s headquarters. By being willing…
Demand for coated metal in applications and segments like metal roofing and building and construction is rising exponentially, fueled by a global boom in commercial, residential and industrial construction and renovation activity. Durable, high-quality coil and extrusion coatings for exterior applications offer excellent protection against weathering, sun exposure, chemicals, heat and other harsh outdoor elements.…
The use of coatings in roofing has been on the upswing for the past few years, and may have hit its stride in 2022. While the economy is certainly strained by the COVID-19 pandemic and record inflation that ensued, demand is strong. Significant weather events — whether along the traditionally targeted coastlines, or highly-active plains…
