Each time I drive by a flooring store, granite store, pipes showroom or specialist’s truck, I wonder how they are doing. What actions have they required to cut expenses? How long can they keep going if conditions don’t improve? Read More …
Common Myths about Workers’ Comp Costs

For many roofing contractors among their largest and possibly most frustrating costs is workers’ settlement insurance. Roofing contractors pay more for workers’ compensation than nearly any other contractor and as a result finding out how to control that cost is Read More …
These Are The Most Common Financial Mistakes Roofing Contractors Make

It’s amusing how some things have actually altered in the last 40 years relating to specialists but much hasn’t. In the past, the most significant single problem specialists had was unknowing their numbers and having bad financial details. That’s still Read More …
Why you Should Use Hot-Dipped Galvanized Nails for your Roof.

Roof nail guns are mainstream and accepted by just about every roofing material maker out there. It is very important the guns drive the nails properly per the written directions of the shingle manufacturer, so make certain to make the Read More …
North Carolina Middle School Generates More Energy Than It Uses

North Carolina Middle School Generates More Energy Than It Uses
Southern Charm: Graham Roofing

Bobby Hooks started a roofing company with two friends as a means to make money while still in college. Nearly five decades later he’s built a business legacy that rivals any competitor in his market, and fostered an extended family of loyal employees still getting it done on a daily basis — continuing to make Graham Roofing Inc. (GRI) one of strongest commercial and industrial roofing firms in the Deep South.
New Construction Project Tests Contractor’s Mettle

New Construction Project Tests Contractor’s Mettle

Apex Tool Group Names Jeff Campbell VP of Sales and Channel Marketing North American Hand Tools

Apex Tool Group Names Jeff Campbell VP of Sales and Channel Marketing North American Hand Tools

SPARKS, Md. — Jeff Campbell recently joined Apex Tool Group (ATG) as vice president of sales and channel marketing, North American Hand Tools. He’s responsible for sales and channel marketing efforts in ATG’s Industrial, Construction, and Automotive distribution channels which include all North American Hand Tools product lines, such as GEARWRENCH®, Crescent®, Lufkin®, and Wiss®.
Campbell reports to John Constantine, SVP and president, North American Hand Tools. “We are very pleased to welcome
Making Landings at Boot Ranch Waterproof

Luxury apartments in Florida are now waterproof with Polystick® underlayments.
The Landings at Boot Ranch, three-story luxury apartments in Palm Harbor, FL, gets Polyglass’ self-adhered multi-ply waterproofing system. Roofing contractor Quality Roofing, Inc. installed Polystick® MTS and Polystick® TU Plus high temperature underlayments beneath concrete tiles. Polyglass’ WB-3000 (a fast-drying, low VOC primer) was used to enhance the adhesion of the underlayments to the wooden deck. With Florida’s climate, Polystick MTS and Polystick TU Plus are an excellent choice for this 220,000 square-foot reroof project. The waterproofing system has a 30-year warranty.