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Well-trained foremen are crucial to the success of a roofing contracting company.

A new book suggests changing the approach to employee retention.

NRCA's new guidelines help roof system designers properly design and specify code-compliant edge-metal flashings.

NRCA continues its work to reform the depreciation schedule for commercial roof systems.

Many believe the choice of fall-protection systems does not differ depending on the type of roof system being installed. However, most agree each roof system installation presents unique challenges for effective fall-protection implementation. This especially can be true for using warning-line and safety-monitoring systems when installing single-ply roof systems. These challenges are further emphasized by OSHA regulations concerning conventional fall-protection systems; OSHA has additional restrictions on the implementation of warning-line and safety-monitoring systems, presenting more difficulties for single-ply installation.

Cool roof membranes are beneficial because they contribute less heat load to building interiors and help reduce urban heat islands. But as they age, they become less reflective and effective. To help restore a membrane's reflectivity, sometimes the membrane is cleaned. Before preparing to clean a cool roof membrane, there are some things to consider, including the cost of cleaning and how to not damage the membrane further by researching the proper cleaning products and methods.