Lauren White, Editor
Helping Those in Need One Shingle at a Time
By Lauren White, RCS Assistant Editor. The NWIR Oregon council is dedicated to helping shelter and protect families, women and children in their community. We’ve had a whirlwind last couple years between the Coronavirus, material shortages in the industry and the devastation the nation endured from wildfires, ice storms, ...
Think Twice Before Discounting Cover Boards
By Lauren White, RCS Assistant Editor. This overlooked product will increase your roof’s lifespan. As someone new to the roofing industry, I had never heard of cover boards until now. And it turns out, they’re really important to help protect the longevity of the roof. However, they’re often ...
Stand Down to Prevent Falls in Construction
By Lauren White, RCS Assistant Editor. OSHA’s National Safety Stand-Down event raises awareness of fall hazards in construction and how to stop preventable falls. Did you know that the leading cause of death for construction workers is falls from elevation? In 2019 alone, 401 of the 1,061 construction ...
Simplifying the Ordering and Matching Metal Deck Process
By Lauren White, RCS Assistant Editor. Understand the elements that make ordering metal deck and matching existing decks easier. As the “original metal deck distributor,” A.C.T. Metal Deck Supply is available to assist contractors in completing their projects. With 15 locations in 11 different states, metal deck can be ...
Is That Capri Sun on Your Roof?
By Lauren White, RCS Assistant Editor. Kraft Heinz Company created roofing material from recycled flexible plastic packaging. What do Ore-Ida, Capri Sun and Kraft Marshmallows have to do with roofing? Well, their flexible plastic packaging can be repurposed as a roofing material! Kraft Heinz Company put their ...
What to Know About Roof Deck and Specialty Decks
By Lauren White, RCS Assistant Editor. A.C.T. Metal Deck Supply has your roof deck and specialty deck needs met. The “original” metal deck distributor,” A.C.T. Metal Deck Supply is available to assist contractors in completing their projects. With 15 locations in 11 different states, metal deck can be picked ...
Is That Capri Sun on Your Roof?
By Lauren White, RCS Assistant Editor. Kraft Heinz Company created roofing material from recycled flexible plastic packaging. What do Ore-Ida, Capri Sun and Kraft Marshmallows have to do with roofing? Well, their flexible plastic packaging can be repurposed as a roofing material! Kraft Heinz Company put their ...
Understanding the Roof Saver Ridge Vent System
By Lauren White, RCS Assistant Editor. Learn how to properly vent attics with this free eBook download. Being new to the roofing world, there are many things I don’t know. The most recent discovery is that attics need ventilation systems, “to allow fresh air to enter the attic and ...
Reviews are in for Stormseal
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Hear for yourself how this innovative and durable film is both contractor and homeowner approved. Stormseal provides contractors and homeowners with a high-quality, innovative alternative to tarps. Made of polyethylene resins combined with fire-retardant and ultraviolet-resistant additives, Stormseal is a strong and lightweight film ...
7 Ways Roofing Projects Can Stay on Track During the Pandemic
By Lauren White, RCS Assitant Editor. How to continue with home improvement projects while practicing social distancing. The coronavirus crisis has disrupted everyone’s schedules, plans and day-to-day lives. Many people are turning to DIY projects, but there are some essential projects that can’t be delayed and are difficult for homeowners ...
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