Lauren White, Editor
Stand Down to Prevent Falls in Construction
By Lauren White, RCS Assistant Editor. OSHA’s National Safety Stand-Down event raises awareness of fall hazards in construction and how to stop preventable falls. Did you know that the leading cause of death for construction workers is falls from elevation? In 2019 alone, 401 of the 1,061 construction ...
Simplifying the Ordering and Matching Metal Deck Process
By Lauren White, RCS Assistant Editor. Understand the elements that make ordering metal deck and matching existing decks easier. As the “original metal deck distributor,” A.C.T. Metal Deck Supply is available to assist contractors in completing their projects. With 15 locations in 11 different states, metal deck can be ...
Is That Capri Sun on Your Roof?
By Lauren White, RCS Assistant Editor. Kraft Heinz Company created roofing material from recycled flexible plastic packaging. What do Ore-Ida, Capri Sun and Kraft Marshmallows have to do with roofing? Well, their flexible plastic packaging can be repurposed as a roofing material! Kraft Heinz Company put their ...
What to Know About Roof Deck and Specialty Decks
By Lauren White, RCS Assistant Editor. A.C.T. Metal Deck Supply has your roof deck and specialty deck needs met. The “original” metal deck distributor,” A.C.T. Metal Deck Supply is available to assist contractors in completing their projects. With 15 locations in 11 different states, metal deck can be picked ...
Is That Capri Sun on Your Roof?
By Lauren White, RCS Assistant Editor. Kraft Heinz Company created roofing material from recycled flexible plastic packaging. What do Ore-Ida, Capri Sun and Kraft Marshmallows have to do with roofing? Well, their flexible plastic packaging can be repurposed as a roofing material! Kraft Heinz Company put their ...
Understanding the Roof Saver Ridge Vent System
By Lauren White, RCS Assistant Editor. Learn how to properly vent attics with this free eBook download. Being new to the roofing world, there are many things I don’t know. The most recent discovery is that attics need ventilation systems, “to allow fresh air to enter the attic and ...
Reviews are in for Stormseal
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Hear for yourself how this innovative and durable film is both contractor and homeowner approved. Stormseal provides contractors and homeowners with a high-quality, innovative alternative to tarps. Made of polyethylene resins combined with fire-retardant and ultraviolet-resistant additives, Stormseal is a strong and lightweight film ...
7 Ways Roofing Projects Can Stay on Track During the Pandemic
By Lauren White, RCS Assitant Editor. How to continue with home improvement projects while practicing social distancing. The coronavirus crisis has disrupted everyone’s schedules, plans and day-to-day lives. Many people are turning to DIY projects, but there are some essential projects that can’t be delayed and are difficult for homeowners ...
Understanding the Miller Act
By Lauren White, RCS Assistant Editor. Learn why the act was created, who it does and does not protect and other details that may surprise you. Government contractors or suppliers may have heard of, or are familiar with, the Miller Act. Whether their experience was posting a bond for a government ...
Women Supported in the Roofing Industry
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Volunteers give back to others and mentor women in roofing. Women in the roofing industry are being encouraged by a new organization, the National Women in Roofing (NWIR). Founded just three years ago and run solely by volunteers, their focus is on mentoring, networking, ...
