Historic Fleur du Lac Estates Gets New Synthetic Shake Roof
A prime filming location for the 1974 movie “Godfather II,” historic Fleur du Lac Estates in California is now a private condominium development located on…
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Bonding 101: What Do Roofing Contractors Need to Know About Bonds?
In a number of states, roofing contractors need to get licensed in order to perform roofing work. Obtaining a roofer license bond is a common…
Roofing in Romania, Part II: Past as Prologue
[Editor’s Note: In May, Thomas W. Hutchinson presented a paper at the 2017 International Conference on Building Envelope Systems and Technologies (ICBEST) in Istanbul, Turkey,…
Architectural Shingle Roofing System on New Field House Helps St. David’s Prepare for the Future
Originally founded in 1972 as a high school, St. David’s Episcopal School now serves students in pre-K programs all the way through graduation. Located on…
Paints, Coatings and Liquid Membranes
What are the differences among paints and roof coatings, and what are liquid-applied membranes? The purpose of this article is to define these products and…
The Language of Safety
The language of safety is like the language of love—it is universal, diverse and affects every company and employee that speaks another language other than…
Grow Your Business with Tech in 2017
In a contractor’s day, there is no such thing as downtime. Therefore, when contractors told us one of their biggest challenges was not being able…
Metal Roof and Wall Panels Provide Industrial Aesthetic to Texas Ranch
As many architects can attest, designing a residence for oneself can present challenges. But architect Jack Carson rose to the occasion by creating a striking…
Lightweight and Fire-resistant Polymer Roofing Tops Tennessee Multipurpose Center
Opened in late 2013, the multipurpose LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge in Tennessee includes 232,000 square feet of meeting and exhibit space in a sprawling…
Roofing Problem Areas
Facilities maintenance issues can have a major impact on productivity in industrial and commercial environments with something as small as a leaking roof causing significant…