A whole new roof or a roof repair? A roof repair method designed by R/J Group Inc. saves a condo building from a costly roof replacement and gives the roof years of additional coverage. The Challenge Many practices within the roofing industry have come under fire, as costly roof replacements are recommended over repairs that could…
Roofing contractors have a lot to keep an eye on when it comes to roof replacements of any kind. But one area they often overlook is the importance of proper drainage on existing structures, said RC Legal Insights expert Trent Cotney. The issue can became a profit killer for roofers if certain conditions aren’t part…
The popularity of roof coatings in the marketplace was already climbing when the post-pandemic shortages in roofing materials gripped the industry for roughly 18 months. During that time, facility owners looking to capitalize on the moment — and roofing contractors eager to keep their projects and businesses on track — turned to readily-available coating solutions.…
S-5!, the pioneer of engineered metal roof attachments, was awarded the 2023 Gold Level Industry Advocate Award for outstanding service, participation and support of the Metal Building Manufacturers Association at the group’s annual meeting and awards presentation on Dec. 6 in San Antonio, Texas. In a news release, S-5! said CEO and founder Rob Haddock, together with his…
S-5!, a global leader in metal roof attachment manufacturing, announced on Wednesday it had achieved 21 new patents issued in 2023, bringing the total number of patent issuances to 133 since the company’s first product was patented in 1991. In a Dec. 13 news release by S-5!, the company said The United States Patent and…
A study conducted by Spanish and Algerian researchers concluded that cool roof coatings can improve the performance of bifacial photovoltaic solar systems on roofs. Published in the December 2023 edition of Journal of Building Engineering, the study is one of the few to look at the effects reflective roofing surfaces have on solar panels that create…
