Lauren White, Editor
Your Ventilation Questions Answered
By Lauren White. Roofing expert addresses six common queries homeowners have about ventilation. You may not know it yet, but ventilation is one of the most important aspects of roofing. Proper ventilation will keep your roofing system operating optimally and will prolong the life of your roof. In an interview ...
Naphis Remembered and Honored
By Lauren White, RCS Editor. An instrumental person in growing the safety program for MRCA, Naphis leaves some impossible shoes to fill. Passionate. Driven. Family man. Humble. These are all words used to describe Naphis Mitchell Reyes. For nearly 20 years, Naphis dedicated his career to construction safety. He ...
The Most Important Aspect of Roofing - Part 3
By Lauren White. Myths and mistakes related to attic ventilation. In part 1 and part 2 of this attic ventilation series, we discussed the importance of proper attic ventilation and how contractors create a balanced system. In part 3 we explore myths and mistakes. There are a variety of ...
Report Reveals What’s Trending in Roofing
By Lauren White, RCS Editor. From labor shortages to utilizing digital-based marketing, the latest RCS Trends Report sheds light on contractor needs and the challenges they’re facing. In the latest RCS Trends Report, 285 contractors weighed in from 39 different states. Respondents ranged from small to large companies with 86% ...
The Most Important Aspect of Roofing - Part 2
By Lauren White. Understanding the value of a balanced attic ventilation system. In part 1 of this attic ventilation series, we covered the important role that the attic ventilation system plays in the performance of a roof. Part 2 explores why a balanced system that performs properly is vital. ...
Celebrating a Silver Anniversary
By Lauren White, RCS Editor. The Roofing Alliance reflects on some of their top achievements as they celebrate 25 years of serving the roofing industry, and what’s to come. In the 25 years since The Roofing Industry Alliance for Progress was established, the organization has made a significant impact on ...
Why Tear-off When You Can Restore?
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. A roof in Torrance, California was successfully restored using high-quality, energy-efficient products. Central Roofing completed the Torrance project in Torrance, California using Tropical Roofing Products. For 60 years, Tropical Roofing Products has been specializing in manufacturing products that effectively seal, waterproof, and maintain the roofs’ longevity. ...
Congratulations on 3 Years of Revenue Growth BTA!
By Lauren White, RCS Editor. Breakthrough Academy is one of Canada's top growing companies in 2021. Trendsetter. Daring. Growing. These three words describe Canada’s top growing companies by three-year revenue growth for 2021. Of those 448 companies, Breakthrough Academy (BTA) ranked 213! BTA joined breweries, insurance brokers, apparel designers ...
The Current Way of the World
By Lauren White, RCS Editor. Industry experts share how businesses are coping with shortages of material and labor amidst price increases and recommendations for how to navigate these uncharted territories. We’ve all seen the signs, “Help Wanted,” “Now Hiring,” “Signing Bonus Offered,” the list goes on. It’s no secret there ...
The Most Important Aspect of Roofing - Part 1
By Lauren White. Attic ventilation is the key to your roof’s long and healthy life. Ventilation systems are a necessity in attics. Their purpose is to, “allow fresh air to enter the attic and excess heat and moisture to escape,” according to the Roof Saver Ridge Vent eBook. ...
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