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Weather
Severe weather and temperature swings: Is your facility protected?
By Greenwood Industries. Proactive planning and informed system selection help reduce risk, extend service life and support resilient performance. Winter in the Northeast is rarely predictable. One week brings two feet of snow and the next brings temperatures in the 50s. When severe storms and freeze and thaw cycles come into ...
Hydration and heat illness awareness for roofers
By Cotney Consulting Group. The key isn’t waiting for heat illness to strike. It’s building a culture of prevention from day one. Roofing in hot weather is more than just uncomfortable; it can be dangerous. With high temperatures, direct sun exposure and physically demanding labor, roofers face serious risks from heat-related illnesses. ...
Keeping crews productive year-round with roof restoration
By Dani Sheehan. Roof restoration systems let you extend your season, keep your business active and build momentum during colder months. When temperatures drop and the days get shorter, many roofing crews slow down or shut down completely. But for contractors who specialize in roof restorations, winter can actually be ...
Beating the heat
By Dani Sheehan. Help your crew stay safe in extreme temperatures this summer. As summer temperatures rise, contractors face heightened risk of exposure, but with the right strategies, crews can continue working efficiently, safely and confidently no matter what the weather brings. Here’s what the experts from General Coatings Manufacturing ...
Weatherproof by design
By Jesse Sanchez. A decades-tested approach to roofing protection and energy savings that’s anything but standard. For over 50 years, Topps Products has specialized in roof coatings and repair systems that don’t just survive the elements — they fight back. From hurricane-force winds to relentless UV exposure, Topps’ solutions are engineered to ...
Guardian Roofing, Gutters & Insulation shares the ideal seasons to install gutters in the Pacific Northwest
Protect your home from heavy rain, mold and water damage before it’s too late. Spring in the Pacific Northwest marks the transition from the heavy rains of winter to the lighter showers of the warmer months — but that doesn’t mean the wet weather is gone. In fact, spring can still ...
Arup partners with USGBC-CA to launch California Wildfire Rebuilding Guide
This guide provides practical steps to help homeowners, designers, contractors, and community leaders rebuild wildfire-affected neighborhoods with resilience, sustainability, and safety at the forefront. Co-authored by Arup and the U.S. Green Building Council California, the new California Wildfire Rebuilding Guide offers practical and sustainable solutions to help wildfire-affected communities rebuild with ...
Roof maintenance for every season
By Topps Products, Inc. Tips on taking care of a roof through everything that nature throws at it. Editor’s note: Share this with your clients to help them keep up on roof maintenance. The roof of any building is the first line of defense against the elements for the ...
Beat the Caribbean heat
By Topps Products. How Topps Seal® reduces cooling costs in tropical climates. When it comes to the performance of any roofing product, climate and regional factors are often frustrating curveballs. For example, the high levels of heat and humidity in the Caribbean can add financial burdens on building owners as ...
Roofing resilience to protect against nature’s unpredictable forces
By Dani Sheehan. RICOWI’s storm damage research ensures that every storm leaves us better prepared for the next. In a recent episode of Contractor Outlook, Heidi J. Ellsworth met with Phil Mayfield, a seasoned building envelope consultant and the storm investigation program coordinator for the Roofing Industry Committee on Weather Issues (RICOWI). ...
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