Solar power is continuing to grow in popularity thanks to a combination of rising energy costs, new incentives, and an increased desire to generate energy from renewable sources. This surge in solar is ripe for opportunity – if roofing contractors are properly prepared. In RC’s 2023 State of the Industry report, 56% of residential contractors expect…
A step-by-step tutorial showing how to paint interior doors to make a statement in any room, plus the best door paint to make them durable. If you’ve hung around this blog for a while, it’s no secret that I love painting doors! It’s the easiest way to make a statement in a room yet, so…
It’s heartwarming to watch someone realize the praises an award presenter is sharing are actually about them. Roofing Contractor captured one such moment during the Midwest Roofing Contractors Association’s 2023 Conference & Expo. The MRCA event, held Oct. 18-20 in Omaha, Neb., served as the venue for presenting annual awards to its members, including the James Q. McCawley Award. The…
Around this time of the year, it has become a tradition at Roofing Contractor to shine a spotlight on roofing companies doing good work beyond crafting high-quality roofs — and for good reason. One of our most basic needs after food and water is shelter. Roofing contractors do a service by ensuring those shelters are maintained,…
A hotter world seems to have coaxed investors to infuse some cool cash into material science company NanoTech Inc., which warmed up investors by pioneering climate-resilient materials promising a marked decrease in carbon emissions and a tangible return on investment for building owners. In a July 31 news release, the company says the capital infusion…
K2, a mounting system supplier based in Germany, recently showcased a range of new solutions at the Intersolar Europe trade show, which took place in mid-June in Munich. Among the products unveiled, K2 highlighted a new mounting structure for green rooftops. According to company literature, the new mounting structure, GreenRoof Vento, allows for portrait and…
A lot of homeowners swear by the incredible benefits of steam cleaning their carpets. Carpet cleaning professionals consider this a reliable method of carpet cleaning. What makes this method a preferred one? If you look deeply into the procedure and reasons for cleaning, you can easily spot as one of the best methods, if not…
Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions, a manufacturer of roofing systems and components, recently announced the launch of its website redesign, which the company says was timed to coincide with its presence at the 2023 International Roofing Expo in Dallas. In a statement, Westlake said the website allows roofing contractors, builders, remodelers and consumers to explore the…
Atlas Roofing has added a new, technology-driven offering to its premium Pinnacle product line of asphalt shingles manufactured to reflect the sun’s radiant heat away from the roof, reducing the amount of heat that enters the home. Called Pinnacle Sun®, this new product features advanced technology that also “makes a dramatic statement.” Atlas listed several…
Having a broken water heater does not seem like a problem at all unless you are living in cold icy areas and have to take a bath with icy cold water. If you are living in a chilly area where the weather remains cold for most of the time in a year, you would expect…
