Contents

FEBRUARY 2013
VOL. 43 ISSUE 2

COLUMNS

Focus

Performing charitable work in your community can help improve the roofing industry's image.

Tech Today

If you are involved in the design and application of torch-applied roofing products, you should be aware of NRCA's and MRCA's CERTA program and what it entails.

Capitol Hill

The Affordable Care Act is on its way to being fully implemented; however, whether the law will be successful in achieving its goals is uncertain.

As I was saying …

NRCA's 126th Annual Convention in San Antonio will demonstrate how the roofing industry has changed and grown.

DEPARTMENTS

FEATURES

Man-made hurricanes - A recent IBHS study offers insight into wind-driven water entry issues

Man-made hurricanes

A recent IBHS study offers insight into wind-driven water entry issues


The future is now - Technology is changing how the roofing industry conducts business

The future is now

Technology is changing how the roofing industry conducts business


For whom the bell tolls - Wagner Roofing restores the copper roof system on Capitol Hill Church

For whom the bell tolls

Wagner Roofing restores the copper roof system on Capitol Hill Church


After the storm - Homeowners and roofing contractors face a number of insurance-related issues after a major storm

After the storm

Homeowners and roofing contractors face a number of insurance-related issues after a major storm


For your consideration - The use of alternative underlayments with steep-slope roof coverings should be carefully considered

For your consideration

The use of alternative underlayments with steep-slope roof coverings should be carefully considered


Don't forget the basics - Handling asbestos still falls under OSHA and EPA regulations

Don't forget the basics

Handling asbestos still falls under OSHA and EPA regulations


Keep it safe - You should prepare your workplace to minimize the risk of violence

Keep it safe

You should prepare your workplace to minimize the risk of violence