National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)
Understanding the limitations of OSB in roofing systems
By Eric K. Olson, P.E and Glynnis Flaum, Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc. OSB used in roofing can both provide satisfactory performance and create additional risk when using used as compared to plywood. Oriented Strand Board (OSB) is an engineered, structural wood panel formed from compressed wood rectangular wood strands bonded with ...
In memoriam of Cheryl Ambrose
By The Coffee Shops™. Remembering Cheryl’s legacy as a roofing industry champion. The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) just released news of the passing of Cheryl Ambrose, who served as their vice president of enterprise risk management. Cheryl passed away July 15 and her loss has left the industry mourning a ...
In loving memory of Cheryl Ambrose
She recently retired in June 2026, concluding a distinguished career devoted to construction safety and risk management. Cheryl Merryman Ambrose, 63, of Reedville, Virginia, passed away on July 15, 2026, at Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center in Mechanicsville, Virginia, following a short illness. Born on August 23, 1962, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, ...
Associations are a valuable resource
RCS Influencer Trent Cotney recommends everybody get involved in associations, whether it's on the local, state, regional or national level. Editor's note: The following is a transcript of a conversation with Trent Cotney, partner of Adams and Reese. You can listen to the interview or read the transcript below. Jenny Yu: ...
La guía del roofer para WRE 2026
Por Emma Peterson, traducido por Jessica Bravo. Descubre los eventos, seminarios y expositores que formarán parte del Western Roofing Expo 2026. Mantenerse al día en la industria del roofing puede ser todo un desafío. Ya sea enfrentando tormentas cada vez más intensas en el campo o lidiando con la ...
Considering roofing as a career path
By Emma Peterson. Showcasing opportunities across the industry for the next generation looking to build their future. For many years now, there has been a significant push for young people to strive for higher learning – that earning a college degree is necessary to build skills that will help them ...
Bigger than red and blue
By Emma Peterson. Diving into how the NRCA advocates for the betterment of the roofing industry and our country, regardless of party lines. The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)’s mission focuses on finding ways to support the success of roofing professionals across the United States. And one of the biggest ...
The July 2026 R-Club Rundown is here!
Check out the latest episode of our R-Club Rundown series to learn the latest updates and perks of being in the R-Club! The latest episode of our latest web series, R-Club Rundown, is here! Join Multimedia Manager Megan Ellsworth and R-Club Coordinator Alex Tolle for the July 2026 episode of our ...
Keeping up with an industry that demands a lot from the people who keep it moving
By NRCA. The NRCA shares ways roofing professionals can manage anxiety. From changing weather and tight schedules to customer expectations, labor challenges and business pressures, roofing professionals often carry more than the work in front of them. The National Roofing Contractors Association is encouraging contractors and their teams to recognize the importance ...
¡Gana tu pase para la Western Roofing Expo 2026!
Por Emma Peterson, traducido por Alberto Torres. Participa para tener la oportunidad de acceder a sesiones educativas de primer nivel, eventos para establecer contactos, almuerzos y una de las exposiciones comerciales más importantes de la industria. RoofersCoffeeShop® se ha unido a Western Colloid para enviar a cinco profesionales a la ...
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