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

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

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

Most of the more than 8 million tons of roofing waste generated annually in the U.S. is sent to landfills. As landfill tipping fees rise, roofing contractors are recognizing the benefits of restoring roof systems or recycling roofing waste. Roof system restoration and recycling helps contractors please environmentally conscious customers and comply with mandatory landfill diversion requirements in some cities.

Building owners who desire the addition of sustainable attributes for their buildings often select vegetative roof systems. The most recent edition of The NRCA Vegetative Roof Systems Manual—Third Edition contains important updates for roofing professionals who install vegetative roof systems, including revised waterproofing membrane recommendations, expansion of structural roof deck information, and updated standards and codes references.

The new Fred and Pamela Buffett Cancer Center at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha aims to transform the way cancer is diagnosed and treated. Tasked with installing types of six roof systems on 14 roof areas atop the center, Scott Enterprises Inc., Omaha, overcame inclement weather and challenging material staging conditions to help complete the revolutionary cancer treatment facility.