Contents

NOVEMBER 2017
VOL. 47 ISSUE 11

COLUMNS

Focus

You should be aware of how changes to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program will affect employees.

A time to share

You can support NRCA's efforts in Washington, D.C., by participating in initiatives that will make the roofing industry’s voice heard.

Metal flashing thicknesses

Inconsistencies in building codes can lead to confusion regarding appropriate metal flashing thicknesses.

Planning ahead

NRCA continues to pursue strategies to help members address workforce needs.

DEPARTMENTS

FEATURES

Roof system recycling and restoration can benefit your company and your customers.

A recycling resurgence - Roof system recycling and restoration are becoming more economical and more in demand

NRCA's most recent vegetative roof systems manual contains important updates for roofing professionals.

Rooftop photosynthesis - <i>The NRCA Vegetative Roof Systems Manual—Third Edition</i> includes important updates for roofing professionals

Scott Enterprises Inc., Omaha, Neb., installs multiple roof systems on the Fred and Pamela Buffett Cancer Center in Omaha.

Somewhere in middle America - Scott Enterprises installs multiple roof systems on the Fred and Pamela Buffett Cancer Center in Omaha

Roof system designers must account for the environment in which a roof system will be exposed to avoid roof membrane disintegration.

Chemical considerations - Incompatible environmental sources can lead to roof membrane disintegration

Government IDIQ contracts can offer your company an additional revenue stream.

A niche market - Government IDIQ contracts can offer an additional revenue stream