Residents in North Carolina have a new tool to use when unscrupulous contractors swoop in to take advantage of people in need of roofing work after storms. As Hurricane Debby swept through North Carolina, thousands still endured floods and thunderstorms on Sunday despite the powerful storm making landfall on Aug. 5 in Florida. With the…
Roofing contractors and cats have something in common: they both end up on roofs sooner or later. Such was the case in Buckingham, England, located midway between London and Birmingham, where a kind-hearted contractor came to the rescue of a trapped kitten. According to a story from MKFM radio, on Aug. 1, the daughter of…
BluSky Restoration Contractors LLC, a national property restoration company in the U.S., announced that it is once again certified by Great Place to Work. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at BluSky Restoration. This year, 78% of employees said it’s a great place to work –…
It’s time for roofing contractors and other roofing industry professionals west of the Mississippi River to get ready for another action-packed Western Roofing Expo, Sept. 29-Oct. 1, at the Paris Las Vegas. Registration is open, and this year’s event offers roofers a chance to take their businesses to new heights with cutting-edge products, education and…
North America’s roofing contractors are operating in interesting times. While roof demand continues to be strong, some roofers still feel pinched by lingering inflation, changes in the insurance landscape and limited availability of new workers. Those factors, and others, will undoubtedly impact the marketplace for the remainder of 2024 and beyond, but hundreds of roofing…
GAF recently announced the rollout of its new EverGuard Self-Adhered TPO Vent Boot, which allows contractors to “increase efficiency when covering pipes and conduits” on single-ply TPO systems. Manufactured from GAF’s EverGuard TPO single-ply membrane, the Self-Adhered TPO Vent Boot can be installed without welding, reducing the level of experience and time needed to install…
LOS ANGELES — Latino roofing contractors from the West gathered for education, networking, and fun at the GAF West Latinos in Roofing Summit and Expo in Los Angeles on June 21-22. Whether they were knowledgeable roofing veterans with decades of experience or relatively new in terms of roofing pedigree, attendees were exposed to a series…
The Roofing Alliance, the philanthropic arm of the National Roofing Contractors Association, welcomed the roofing portfolio firm Omnia Exterior Solutions at the Governor level; Omnia is the foundation’s 198th member. “Omnia is committed to supporting the roofing industry as it continues to grow and evolve, so joining the Roofing Alliance makes the utmost sense…
Federal authorities last week again raided a roofing and siding company in Mitchell, S.D., which has been in the legal crosshairs of federal prosecutors since the end of 2023 after the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms executed a search warrant against Mitchell Roofing and Siding and its owner. Last week’s bust by authorities is…
As a fourth-generation contractor, Matt DiBara understands the importance of making the right decision when hiring employees. It’s an important decision given the labor shortage, let alone finding the right people to help your company succeed. That’s why DiBara, who runs The Contractor Consultants, took the time to share tips on how to get the…
