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IKO Acquires Roof Tile Group
Purchase expands market leader's reach into the metal roofing market IKO Industries Ltd., announced today that it has concluded a deal that will see it acquire the operations of the Roof Tile Group from New Zealand based manufacturer and builder Fletcher Building. Roof Tile Group manufactures metal roofing tiles for global sales ...
Choosing a Flat Roof
By IKO. How to find the best options for your commercial roofing project. Although simple and utilitarian, the main goal of a roof system is to maintain the watertight integrity of a building and keep its contents dry. Today’s variety of flat or low slope commercial roofing options (roof pitches ranging from ...
How IKO shingle dimensions provide an advantage
By IKO. Compare the sizes and advantages of every asphalt roofing shingle IKO produces. Once upon a time, traditional strip or 3-tab shingle dimensions, as well as asphalt shingle dimensions, measured 12 inches wide by 36 inches long. These are still considered standard asphalt shingle dimensions. IKO was among the first manufacturers to ...
How to find employees for your roofing business
By IKO. If you have more roofing projects than you have qualified workers to complete them, here are some helpful tips for finding, hiring and keeping the right people. The old saying that “good people are hard to find” has never rung truer than in today’s construction industry, where a multitude of ...
Four easy ways roofers can use technology to improve their work **
By IKO. Stay competitive using aerial imagery, estimating software, social media, and innovative materials. As a roofer, you’ve probably spent years perfecting your craft. You’ve studied the best techniques, determined which roofing products work best under which conditions and worked hard to install attractive, lasting roofs for your clients. You’ve probably also ...
How to Properly Stack Shingles on a Roof
By IKO. Disclaimer: Please use caution when stacking bundles on sloped roofs. To save time, most roofers prefer to stack several shingle bundles on the roof before beginning to install them. However, shingles can be damaged if they are stored or stacked incorrectly, which may reduce the life span of the roof. ...
A guide to marketing and selling roof shingles to women
By IKO. Understanding how women influence buying and what they want will increase your sales. When you set up a sales appointment to meet with homeowners to discuss their new roof and why they should choose the brand of asphalt roofing shingles you recommend, how often is a woman present? ...
Contractor Achieves Highest PRO4 Milestone, Awarded New Truck
C&K Roofing receives Dodge truck through success in IKO PRO4 Plus C&K Roofing, Northern Idaho’s premier roofing contractor, received a brand-new Dodge Ram 1500 truck through IKO’s PRO4 Plus promotion. C&K reached the highest milestone in PRO4 Plus, using at least 20,000 roofing squares, along with three of the four ...
How to stay cool while roofing – tips for working outside in the heat
By IKO. Avoid workplace injuries by understanding the dangers of working in heat and first aid training. Disclaimer: This article provides general information only and does not constitute medical or definitive safety advice with respect to working in extreme heat. You should always consult with your doctor before working in extreme heat ...
Top Nail Gun Safety Tips for Roofers
By IKO. As a residential roofer, one of your top tools will be a roofing nail gun (often called a “roofing nailer”). The roofing nailer will help you fasten shingles or other roofing materials, such as underlayments, quickly and efficiently. Although there are other types of nail guns available – such as siding ...
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