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Q&A – Mold on mast
With a growing mold problem, this homeowner came to our experts for help. Paul, a homeowner from Florida, recently sent in the following question: Hidden fastener roof and boots installed 2018. This mast boot started getting moldy right away. Several times I cleaned it with vinegar but decided to stop. I know ...
Using tax planning to support roofing company growth
RCS Influencer John Kenney says taxes should be planned early enough to influence timing and decision-making Tax planning is often treated as a year-end accounting exercise. The contractor meets with the accountant, reviews the numbers and looks for deductions before filing the return. That may satisfy the immediate tax requirement, but ...
Roofing work affects more than the roof
By Cotney Consulting Group. Learn about planning roof work around an occupied building. When a building remains occupied during a roofing project, the work can affect employees, tenants, customers, residents, deliveries, parking, access and normal day-to-day operations. Noise, dust, odors, equipment movement and temporary closures can create problems even when ...
Asegura tu agenda para WRE 2026
Por Emma Peterson, traducido por Alberto Torres. El evento de este año se acerca rápidamente, con el primer día programado para el 27 de septiembre de 2026, y queremos ayudarte a crear la agenda ideal para aprovechar al máximo tu experiencia. El Western Roofing Expo (WRE), patrocinado por la Western ...
Technology should make the project easier to understand — And easier to deliver
OCS Influencer John Kenney says the real value of technology is not replacing judgment, but giving experienced people better information and a better way to deliver the project. Technology is changing how pool and outdoor projects are designed, sold and managed. Drones, digital modeling, artificial intelligence, smart controls and connected equipment ...
Resilience has value — But contractors need to prove it
MCS Influencer John Kenney recommends that contractors stop selling sustainability as an idea and start demonstrating sustainability as measurable performance. For years, metal roofing has been promoted as a sustainable building choice. Durability, recyclability, reflectivity and long service life all support that position. But I believe the conversation needs to move ...
You can't storm-proof a roof, but you can prepare it
Storm preparation starts when the forecast is clear. Home and building owners often ask what they can do to protect a roof before severe weather arrives. After more than four decades in roofing, my answer usually begins with an important distinction: you cannot make a roof storm-proof. What you can ...
Weather is part of the roofing system whether you plan for it or not
CCS Influencer John Kenney says the best coating contractors don’t fight the weather. Fluid-applied roofing systems offer contractors tremendous flexibility, but they also demand respect for weather, climate and installation conditions. After decades in roofing, I’ve learned that some of the most expensive problems begin with a simple decision: pushing ahead when ...
The estimate must reflect the region, not just the roof
By Cotney Consulting Group. A roof may look familiar on the drawings, but the operating conditions may not be. Canadian roofing contractors working across different provinces, territories and climate zones cannot rely on a single standard estimating model for every project. The membrane may be the same, the insulation may ...
Lock in your WRE 2026 schedule
By Emma Peterson. This year’s show is coming up fast with the first day being September 27, 2026 and we wanted to help you build the ultimate attendee schedule. The Western Roofing Expo (WRE), which is sponsored by Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA), is one of the premier events in the ...
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