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By Chelsea Oesch, Beacon Branch Manager and RCS Influencer. Beacon continues a tradition of giving to employees on the holidays. Last year was just the beginning of Beacon Building Products Austin, TX locations starting a tradition for their teams. It was a fun and exciting 2019, full of surprises for the Beacon ...

ARMA Announces Accident Prevention Contest Winners

April 30, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.

Asphalt roofing facilities across North America recognized for workplace safety. The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) has completed its annual Accident Prevention Contest and is proud to recognize 70 asphalt roofing manufacturer facilities for their workplace safety, specifically low incident rates among workers. Facilities that entered the 2019 Accident Prevention Contest were ...

GAF Celebrates 2019 President's Club Award Winners

April 21, 2020 at 10:01 a.m.

Presented annually, the GAF President’s Club Award celebrates exemplary efforts in high-quality service and leadership in the roofing industry across North America. GAF, a Standard Industries company and the largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer in North America, announced the winners of the 2019 President’s Club Awards, recognizing the most elite residential ...

Prospecting Tips for Growing Your Business in the Age of the Coronavirus

April 10, 2020 at 2:00 p.m.

By Satta Sarmah Hightower. The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed how we live, work, and interact. Social distancing is now the norm, which means businesses must find new ways to engage customers. However, you can still nurture leads and hold consultations while following recommended distancing practices. You just have to be creative in your ...

The Most Important Aspect of Roofing - Part 3

April 5, 2020 at 6:00 a.m.

By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Myths and mistakes related to attic ventilation. In part 1 and part 2 of this attic ventilation series, we discussed the importance of proper attic ventilation and how to create a balanced system. In part 3 we explore myths and mistakes. There are a variety of myths ...

Low-Slope Roofing Mistake No. 4: Inadequate Half-Sheet Fastening

April 3, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.

By GAF. When installing TPO or PVC, the corners and perimeters of a building require more fasteners than the field due to higher uplift pressures. In this segment of the Roofing it Right miniseries on the Top Ten Mistakes in Low Slope Roofing, GAF Senior Commercial Training Specialists Dave Scott and Wally ...

The Most Important Aspect of Roofing - Part 2

March 22, 2020 at 2:00 p.m.

By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Creating a balanced attic ventilation system. In part 1 of this attic ventilation series, we covered the important role that the attic ventilation system plays in the performance of a roof. Part 2 explores how to create a balanced system that performs properly. In part 3 we ...

Long-time Contractor, First-time Attendee Wins GAF Truck Giveaway at IRE

March 12, 2020 at 2:00 p.m.

By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. GAF had a strong showing in this year’s exhibit hall and perhaps the best giveaway: a Ford F-150 loaded with Timberline® HDZ™ shingles. If you attended the International Roofing Expo® in Dallas this year, you couldn’t miss GAF’s presence at the front of the exhibit hall. ...

The Most Important Aspect of Roofing - Part 1

March 8, 2020 at 2:00 p.m.

By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Attic ventilation is the key to a roof’s long and healthy life. Ventilation systems are a necessity in attics. Their purpose is to, “allow fresh air to enter the attic and excess heat and moisture to escape,” according to the Roof Saver Ridge Vent eBook. ...