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Don’t Miss the 37th CRCA Tradeshow and Seminars
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. January 15 through 17, 2020, attend seminars, meet with over 150 manufacturers and suppliers, and learn about the latest in roofing and waterproofing products and technologies. Save the date for January 15-17, 2020! The Chicago Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA) will be hosting the 37th annual ...
Retrofit Single Ply Roof Systems: An Assessment of Wind Resistance
By GAF. Metal buildings with metal panel roof systems are commonly used across the United States for storage and commercial office space. A retrofit single-ply roof system is often installed on top of the metal panel roof after it has been determined that the metal roof no longer provides useful service. ...
New Jersey Couple Receives New Roof
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Restoration by Donation program gives back to families facing financial and health challenges. Merryfield Construction Group, a family owned company for three generations, is dedicated to giving back to others. On their website they share, “In hard times, we don’t turn our backs on members of ...
NRCA Member Donates Roof to Residence for Homeless Veterans
NRCA member Wedge Roofing, Petaluma, California., has again joined with Rebuilding Together® to help combat the increasing homelessness epidemic in California. In partnership with NRCA members GAF, Parsippany, N.J., and ABC Supply Co. Inc., Beloit, Wis., Wedge Roofing donated a new roof to Rocca House, an eight-bed sober living residence for ...
Make Sure You Attend the MRCA Conference and Expo This Year
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Don’t miss out on the Monte Carlo fundraiser, Roofer Olympics, and a dance through the decades November 20 through November 22. The 70th Annual MRCA Conference and Expo is coming up! Mark your calendars for November 20-22, 2019. The Midwest Roofing Contractors Association is hosting ...
MRCA Announces Free Education Sponsored by GAF on the Expo Floor at 70th Annual Conference & Expo!
Visit the GAF Expo Floor Classroom for free educational sessions that will help you improve your knowledge and help grow your business. The Midwest Roofing Contractors Association's Annual Conference will be held November 20-22 in Overland Park, Kansas. While you are there, be sure to take advantage of the ...
GAF Offers Aerial Roofing Measurement Software
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. GAF QuickMeasure is the solution to your roof measuring needs. “Any contractor that came up to me and said, listen, ‘I want to make high profits, I want to get more jobs done, I want to be more accurate on my estimates.’ First thing I would ...
Veteran Housing Project Receives New Roof
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Companies donate roofing materials to Bryan’s Home. Bryan’s Home, part of Operation Rebuild Hope (ORH), is a veteran advocacy group. Based in North Bend, Oregon, they are dedicated to assisting veterans and preventing veteran homelessness and suicide. Founded in 2016 by Patrick Wright, United States ...
Make-A-Wish® Receives $125,000 Donation from RCASF to Grant Wishes to Children with Critical Illnesses
40th Annual Fishing Tournament Raises $125,000 to Grant 25 ‘Wishes’ for Make-A-Wish Foundation and also raises $20,000 for the International Game Fish Association (IGFA) Junior Angler’s Educational Program. The roofing community is making a splash in South Florida with the largest non-corporate donation to The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Florida as ...
Air Barriers vs. Vapor Retarders
By James R Kirby, GAF. Air Barriers vs. Vapor Retarders — do you know the differences? The use of air barriers and vapor retarders in construction is increasing rapidly, but many people — from building designers through specifiers to installers — remain confused as to the differences between them. There are many ...
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