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GAF begins hiring key leadership roles for new manufacturing facility in Newton, Kansas
Current positions include plant manager, engineering manager, maintenance manager and finance manager. GAF, a Standard Industries company and North America’s largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, announced today that it has begun hiring for key leadership positions to head up its new shingle plant in Newton, Kansas. Current positions include plant manager, ...
GAF completes largest job training and hiring event in greater Los Angeles area
GAF Roofing Academy is a free, national training program that combines in-classroom and hands-on training. GAF, North America’s largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, hosted its largest job training and hiring event in the Greater Los Angeles Area last week. GAF Roofing Academy, the company’s national, tuition-free job training program, was hosted ...
IFD Young Roofer Competition 2024: Celebrating the roofers of tomorrow
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. The competition hosted top talents from eleven countries who showcased their skills in facades, flat roofing, pitched roofing and metal roofing. Innsbruck, Austria, hosted the 2024 International Federation of Roofing Trades (IFD) Young Roofer Competition and RoofersCoffeeShop® was there. This year was especially significant as the United ...
Prevent ponding with proper roof drainage
By GAF. Learn how to improve and maintain roof drains on low-slope commercial roofs to prevent water buildup and reinforce the system’s durability. Roof drains are particularly important in low-slope commercial roofing to prevent water from ponding on the surface of the roof. Standing water can deteriorate roofing materials over time, causing ...
Fixing leaks and sending out lifelines to people in need
By Hannah Ford. Roofers come together to donate roofs to their communities. Acts of kindness are making a difference to both people and organizations all over the nation. Many generous roofers have supported their communities by contributing roofs! By lending their time, energy and resources, many individuals have received the help and ...
Save time, labor and disruption on your next commercial roof repair
By GAF. When there is no good time for a roof repair, using the right materials can shorten the length of the project and minimize occupant disruption for a seamless customer experience. In certain commercial projects, like schools and hospitals, it is challenging to find times when the building is empty to ...
Long-term hurricane recovery efforts
By GAF. When disaster strikes, it takes a village to bring communities back to their normal operations. GAF is committed to providing this ongoing support to areas that need it most. Amid hurricane season, communities that have most recently been hit are at the forefront of our minds. Unfortunately, hurricane ...
Stars, stripes and skill: The largest flat American flag roof
By Dani Sheehan. River City Roofing’s American flag installation showcases both the company’s roofing skills and commitment to serving those who have served for our country. If you fly in on a clear day to Peoria, Illinois, the roof of River City Roofing Co.’s headquarters displays something extraordinary – a ...
Empowering veterans, serving communities
By GAF. With seven employee resource groups to choose from, GAF helps employees give back to the communities in which they work. GAF is committed to both its employees and the communities in which they work and live. Through employee resource groups (ERGs), employees are encouraged to give back to ...
GAF releases new GAF Roof Deck Seam Tape
The new GAF Seam Team will be available for orders through distribution partners starting December 2024. GAF Seam Tape is a self-adhering protective layer designed to aid in sealing joints and seams on roof decks, to help defend against damaging and expensive water intrusion into the attic or living space. Compatible ...
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