Martin Stout - AAR Expert
Q&A – A gap in the roof?
A homeowner recently got some work done on their roof and noticed a gap that made them wonder what was going on. Sylvia, a homeowner in California noticed a gap by their skylight after a roofer had come out to perform maintenance on the roof. They asked: There is a large ...
Q&A – Gap in the roof?
A homeowner recently got some work done on their roof and noticed a gap that made them wonder what was going on. Sylvia, a homeowner in California noticed a gap by their skylight after a roofer had come out to perform maintenance on the roof. They asked: There is a large ...
Best practices for training around fall protection
RCS Influencer Martin Stout says to consider the four R's when developing a training program around fall protection. When developing a training program based around fall protection it is important to consider the four R’s. Training should be relevant, robust, regular and reassuring. If a training program has these four factors, ...
Q&A - Should I use copper roof strips?
Wanting to add copper strips to their roof, this homeowner turned to the experts for guideance. Nikki, a homeowner in Los Angeles, California had this to ask about the possibility of adding copper roof strips: Is my 18-year-old asphalt roof a good candidate for copper roof strips? If so, can I get ...
Make your team more productive, connected and efficient with cross training
RCS Influencer Martin Stout says that having a cross trained, seasoned team means the pace will accelerate, the camaraderie will develop and people will ultimately be much happier. Cross training is so important to the success of your company that it is hard to measure. Its like asking how ...
Q&A – Are the exposed nails on the roof a problem?
After being warned about the nails on their roof being exposed, a homeowner came looking for some clarification. Debi in California has a relatively new roof, but was told that something is wrong with the nailing, here's what she asked: Hello, we had a new roof done in October 2023. We are ...
Top 20 Insights From Our 2022 RoofersCoffeeShop® Influencers
By Evelyn Witterholt. Our 2022 influencers gave us a lot of insight into roofing industry trends and helpful business advice. Each year, we here at RoofersCoffeeShop® (RCS) name a number of roofing professionals to be our RCS Influencers. These influencers come from all sectors of this industry, from contracting to ...
RoofersCoffeeShop® Announces 2023 Roofing Influencers
RCS Influencers celebrates its seventh year of giving back to the roofing industry. RoofersCoffeeShop, the award-winning website where the industry meets for technology, information and everyday business, announces the 2023 RCS Roofing Influencers. Each month RCS Influencers respond to a topic that is hot in the roofing ...
Finding Success by Supporting Distribution
RCS Influencer Marty Stout says that working with distributors is a two-way street. Editor's note: The following consists of a conversation between RCS Multimedia Manager Megan Ellsworth, and President of Go Roof Tune Up Martin "Marty" Stout. You can listen to the interview or read the transcript below. Megan Ellsworth: Hello. Welcome ...
The Importance of Understanding Job Costing
RCS Influencer Marty Stout says that understanding your company's job costing can help improve your company's ability to turn a profit. Editor's note: The following consists of a conversation between RCS Multimedia Manager Megan Ellsworth, and President of Go Roof Tune Up Martin "Marty" Stout. Megan Ellsworth: Hello everyone, my name is ...
