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Low-Slope Roofing Mistake No. 4: Inadequate Half-Sheet Fastening
By GAF. When installing TPO or PVC, the corners and perimeters of a building require more fasteners than the field due to higher uplift pressures. In this segment of the Roofing it Right miniseries on the Top Ten Mistakes in Low Slope Roofing, GAF Senior Commercial Training Specialists Dave Scott and Wally ...
How to serve your customers while social distancing
Editor's note: The following is a notification from GAF Everything can be done at the recommended distance. Thanks to tools like digital measurement, payment platforms, and teleconferencing, there’s no need to sell from inside the customer’s home. Each step of the process — from the initial consultation to payment to installation — ...
The Most Important Aspect of Roofing - Part 2
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Creating a balanced attic ventilation system. In part 1 of this attic ventilation series, we covered the important role that the attic ventilation system plays in the performance of a roof. Part 2 explores how to create a balanced system that performs properly. In part 3 we ...
Long-time Contractor, First-time Attendee Wins GAF Truck Giveaway at IRE
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. GAF had a strong showing in this year’s exhibit hall and perhaps the best giveaway: a Ford F-150 loaded with Timberline® HDZ™ shingles. If you attended the International Roofing Expo® in Dallas this year, you couldn’t miss GAF’s presence at the front of the exhibit hall. ...
The Most Important Aspect of Roofing - Part 1
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Attic ventilation is the key to a roof’s long and healthy life. Ventilation systems are a necessity in attics. Their purpose is to, “allow fresh air to enter the attic and excess heat and moisture to escape,” according to the Roof Saver Ridge Vent eBook. ...
Houston Hosts IIBEC
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Don’t miss this premiere event on March 26-31, 2020. The 2020 IIBEC International Convention and Trade Show will be six full days of networking, product demonstrations, events, and learning. The International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) is hosting this premier event from March 26-31, 2020 ...
Buildings with Electric Heat – Do Reflective Membranes Still Make Sense?
By GAF. A case study shows the minimal impact of the winter sun. There has been a school of thought that dark roofs help heat buildings located in the north during winter. Articles claiming this to be the case have always been based on the use of electric heat. Gas heat is ...
Top January Stories: The IRE and Journey
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Here’s what’s trending on RoofersCoffeeShop® this past month. Back in January, the International Roofing Expo (IRE) was on the forefront of everyone’s minds and it was obvious because our story on SRS Distribution bringing Journey to Gilley’s in Dallas was far and away the most popular. ...
Leading the Roofing Industry Forward
By Jim Schnepper, President, GAF. A letter to the roofing industry from GAF President Jim Schnepper on how the company is advancing technology to make better-performing products. Roofing industry colleagues, The International Roofing Expo marks an exciting time for our industry every year, showcasing the latest innovation and issues affecting the roofing community. Your ...
GAF Introduces Community Matters Social Impact Initiative
Announces $6 million commitment to serve communities and people in need. GAF, the largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer in North America, launched a new social impact initiative called GAF Community Matters to strengthen and support the communities it serves. GAF has renewed its partnerships with several non-profit organizations as a part ...
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