RICOWI Provides Unbiased Research on Recent Hail Damage
Each time weather reports and news stories warn of impending heavy rains and hail, the Hail Investigation Program (HIP) Committee of the Roofing Industry Committee…
Each time weather reports and news stories warn of impending heavy rains and hail, the Hail Investigation Program (HIP) Committee of the Roofing Industry Committee…
Your roof is not only a weather barrier, it is a work platform for other trades, including lightning-protection installers. Understanding a few basics about lightning…
The millions of passengers who pass through Denver International Airport each year no doubt have the usual list of things to review as they prepare…
When Grant Smith returned from active duty as a U.S. Infantryman in the Marine Corps, he was concerned about finding a job. He had been…
Over the years, I have read every slate and sheet-metal book I have been able to get my hands on. The National Slate Association’s Slate…
Slate has long played a part in the architecture of the new world. It was first introduced to the U.S. as ballast for ships coming…
Although slate had been used as ballast for ships crossing the Atlantic as early as the mid-1600s, its use was somewhat sparse in the Carolinas…
Standing-seam metal roofing offers a durable, sustainable alternative to other roof types and can provide maintenance-free service for five to 10 decades. Sadly, this exceptional…