WSRCA 2017 Year in Review

WSRCA 2017 was about driving value in membership.

A primary focus of Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA) during 2017 was to continue driving greater value to being a member of the association.  In today’s competitive marketplace, members are looking for ways to help themselves become better technicians, as well as better business people.  So, after a concerted effort to drive R.O.I. (return on investment) — the leadership, Committees and Board have embarked upon an aggressive campaign to provide cutting-edge technical information, as well as business learning opportunities, for the current members of the association.  We believe that, by driving this hard return on dues, the association is poised to create an even greater positive impact on the roofing industry in the Western U.S. and beyond.

As well as many aspects of the business that the association helps to promote, nothing drives value to the membership better than technical bulletins and information.  Several technical Committees, along with WSRCA’s nationally renowned technical advisor, are providing information that is leading the industry in its efforts to become more efficient, safe and effective in the application and the material types, being used on roofs across the West.

Below, please find a list of bulletins generated by all committees that are changing the face of roofing, not only in the West, but all across the country in 2017.  We believe that by complimenting sound technical information along with prudent business practices, the association will continue to lead the industry as it has for the past 44 years.

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WSRCA Mobile Safety Solutions Announcing the ALL NEW - WSRCA Mobile Safety Solutions

Low-slope committee Technical Bulletin 2016-5WLS - Evaluating Concrete Decks in Preparation for Roofing & Waterproofing Application

Steep-slope Committee Technical Bulletin 2017-2SIS: WSRCA Slip-Resistance Testing & Research Project Concluding Technical Bulletin 2017-S1: WSRCA Synthetic Underlayments Testing & Research Project WSRCA Informational Bulletin 2017-S2: Regarding Gutters, Downspouts & Drainage

Waterproofing Committee Informational Bulletin 2017-1W: Waterproofing Buildings in Special Flood Zone Areas

Industry Issues Committee Informational Bulletin 2017-II-1: Knit Line & Facer Irregularities in Rigid Polyisocyanurate Foam Roof Insulation Arizona Division of Occupational Safety & Health (ADOSH) Requirements - Rejection Petition

Safety & Health Committee

WSRCA Safety Field Card - Basic Drone Safety UPDATED WSRCA Safety Field Care - Heat Illness Basic Warning Signs OSHA Crystalline Silica Rule - Now in Effect: Talking Points OSHA Fact Sheet: Roof Tarping (Blue Roof) Safety

Member Services Committee Looking to Hire Additional Qualified Employees? WSRCA Career Center Can Help! ALL NEW! Redesigned WSRCA Member's Clubhouse Announcing the New WSRCA Blog - 'ROOF TALK' WSRCA Blog 'ROOF TALK' - 50 Shades of Confused: Taking the Grey Out of Lien Waivers, Joint Checks & Other Instruments of Profit WSRCA Blog 'ROOF TALK' - "Leaky" Exhaust Vents: The 500lb. Gorilla of Condensation Problems

Wester Roofing Expo Western Roofing Expo 2017 - Special Show Recap

A View from the Hill -Political News & Updates

A View From the Hill - Political News: Health Arrangements are Back! A View From the Hill - Political News: Full Court Press on Regulations A View From the Hill - Political News: OSHA Delays Silica Rule for Construction A View From the Hill - Political News: Fall Preview for Washington D.C. A View From the Hill - Political News: The Halfway Point for Congress

Contractors Counsel: Legal Talk Contractors Counsel: Legal Talk - Is Your Settlement Enforceable? Contractors Counsel: Legal Talk - Protecting Your Livelihood Contractors Counsel: Legal Talk - Independent Contractors vs. Employees