Articles

  • Perfecting the solar shingle

    • Nov. 2011

    A new generation of asphalt shingles is being designed to reflect solar heat while maintaining a traditional color palette.

  • No kids allowed!

    • Nov. 2011

    Nearly every state requires contractors to exercise reasonable care to protect against foreseeable dangers to child trespassers. If you know children are likely to trespass on a job site, you need to ensure their safety.

  • As I was saying …

    • Nov. 2011

    Whether we increase government spending to stimulate growth or reform or reduce taxes to encourage investment, the solution to creating jobs must be a fix for the long term.

  • Focus

    • Oct. 2011

    In response to growing demand, metal roof systems can easily be made more "green."

  • Tech Today

    • Oct. 2011

    Roofing professionals sometimes find electrical conduit embedded within roof systems or placed directly below roof decks. The electrical code provides some guidance regarding electrical cables, raceways and boxes placed in or under roof decks.

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