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The Future is Looking up at PDX
By Cass Jacoby. Planes flying overhead isn’t the only reason visitors at Portland international Airport are looking up. Soon, it will be the nine-acre wooden roof undulating above travelers. Portland Airport is getting a new wood roof! The project, which is expected to be installed by 2024, will replace the ...
The Metal Building Style That’s Sweeping the South
By Evelyn Witterholt. Barndos and the Barndominium Life™ are rising in popularity, particularly for the use of beautiful metal roofs and walls. There's a new metal building style that is quickly gaining popularity in the south, and it's no wonder why! Barndos, or barndominiums, are metal buildings that offer a ...
Top October Articles: Hurricane Resources, Metal Influencers and New EPA Guidelines
By Evelyn Witterholt. See what’s been trending on RoofersCoffeeShop® (RCS) this past month. When Hurricane Ian touched land in late September, roofing industry professionals were looking for resources on how to best handle the situation. Roofers from all over wanted to answer the call to action as is reflected in ...
Q&A – How Can I Prevent Shingle Loss During High Winds?
Having endured multiple hurricanes and persistent high winds, this Florida homeowner wanted to know what could be done to protect his roof from storm damage. After Hurricane Ian affected Mark’s roof, he decided to consult the experts on ways he can prevent future storm damage and preserve his roof’s ...
Navy Veteran Receives Free New Roof
By Alec Doniger. Ruth Foster-Lindsay, who served in the Navy, was gifted a free new roof through a national veteran-focused program. Navy veteran, Ruth Foster-Lindsay, had a 20-year-old roof that was in serious need of replacement. Shingles had been falling off the roof and the wood underneath was rotting. ...
Keely Roberts Joins the FEI Group Team
FEI Group has hired Keely Roberts as Director of Exterior Contractor Alliance (ECA). In this position, Keely will oversee the efficient execution of the overall strategy for this division of FEI and will be responsible for day-to-day operations, managing member benefits, marketing initiatives, new member acquisition, supply management and financial oversight. ...
4 Ways to Keep Your Attic Mold Free
By Cass Jacoby. Follow these tips on how to prevent mold from growing in your attic. When was the last time you ventured into your attic? I am guessing it has been a while. No judgement, most attics are empty spaces, forgotten about until a leak or problem arises. Since ...
Foster Family Gets a Brand New Roof for Free
By Evelyn Witterholt. After reading a news story about the foster family’s molding roof, a local home improvement company gifted them a new one free of charge. For decades now, Julie and Steve Wolfe have been giving back to their community through their work as a foster family. They have ...
4 Underlayments That are Above and Beyond the Competition
By Cass Jacoby. With so many choices in underlayment, it is easy to get overwhelmed, we have narrowed down some options for you. The roof looks simple from the ground — where most people stand, the roof is just a couple of planes at an angle to shed water. ...
Free Roof for U.S. Army Veteran
By Alec Doniger. The Owens Corning Roof Deployment Project gives back to veteran family with generously donated roof. Those who have served in the military have made significant sacrifices in their lives. It is often difficult to know what a community can do to give back. The roofing industry ...
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