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Inclusiveness is key as NRCA's leadership embarks on a strategic planning process for the association.

A new NRCA document provides criteria for roof system quality control and assurance.

NRCA members travel to Washington, D.C., to advocate for reforms advantageous to the industry.

When a metal roof system reaches the end of its service life, a roofing professional must help the building owner decide whether to replace or re-cover the roof system. Metal over metal and single-ply over metal are two lightweight re-covering options that provide several benefits including reduced labor, reduced construction waste and increased energy efficiency.

Thermoplastic roof membranes have been fast-growing low-slope roofing products for more than a decade. The membranes' weather resistance, high reflectivity and easy installation boost their appeal with building owners seeking long-term performance from roof systems that also meet energy-efficiency standards and other building requirements.

When university leadership at Southern Methodist University, Dallas, undertook a project to expand the school’s campus, Supreme Roofing, Dallas, was selected to install multiple roof systems on five dormitory buildings and a dining hall. Supreme Roofing worked through inclement weather in all seasons to successfully complete the project, including installing a copper dome with a skylight on the dining hall.