Contents

MAY 2006
VOL. 36 ISSUE 5

COLUMNS

Focus

The IRS is cracking down on family limited partnerships.

Flashings

Information about Massachusetts’ Helmets to Hardhats progrm is available, as well as an interview with Ken Tetterton, president and general manager of Curtis Construction Co. Inc., Kinston, N.C.

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Manual Elements

Learn about channel flashing.

Tech Today

FM Global has revised its Property Loss Prevention Data Sheet 1-29

Safe Solutions

An effective safety program can prevent job-site accidents

Capitol Hill

Small-business health plan legislation has been sent to the Senate.

Workplace

Intuition is an important skill for roofing contractors to develop.

As I was saying ...

The Health Insurance Marketplace Modernization and Affordability Act is something the roofing industry desperately needs.

DEPARTMENTS

FEATURES

A shining moment - NRCA presents Gold Circle Awards to members for outstanding roofing projects

A shining moment

NRCA presents Gold Circle Awards to members for outstanding roofing projects


Winds of change - Asphalt shingles have a new wind-resistance methodology

Winds of change

Asphalt shingles have a new wind-resistance methodology


Focus on ventilation - Roof ventilation issues can be resolved by meeting standards

Focus on ventilation

Roof ventilation issues can be resolved by meeting standards




Metamorphosis - Dunn Roofing and Sheet Metal Inc. reroofs a historical prison as it becomes an arts center

Metamorphosis

Dunn Roofing and Sheet Metal Inc. reroofs a historical prison as it becomes an arts center