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Social media have changed consumers’ expectations.

IBC 2012 requirements for attic ventilation may limit roof system designs.

The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act may benefit the roofing industry's work force development needs.

The Great Recession greatly affected the roofing industry's workers and their families. Between 2008 and 2010, more than 15 percent of roofing contracting jobs were lost. As the construction industry recovers and industry demands grow, companies need to offset the losses with new hires. However, hiring new, inexperienced workers has resulted in more injuries and insurance claims. Roofing contractors should evaluate these trends and adapt current procedures to curb injuries.

When using preservative-treated wood, selecting the appropriate fasteners can be complicated by the variety of available preservative treatments that can corrode metal fasteners. You should be aware of options available for using preservative-treated wood and NRCA's current recommendations for using fasteners with preservative-treated wood. NRCA believes corrosion-related concerns outweigh the benefits of such wood and nontreated, construction-grade wood is an acceptable substitute for treated wood.