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Top October Articles: Hurricane Resources, Metal Influencers and New EPA Guidelines
By Evelyn Witterholt. See what’s been trending on RoofersCoffeeShop® (RCS) this past month. When Hurricane Ian touched land in late September, roofing industry professionals were looking for resources on how to best handle the situation. Roofers from all over wanted to answer the call to action as is reflected in ...
Free Roof Donated to Veteran in Need
By Alec Doniger. In gratitude for Robert Nelson’s service, partners with the Owens Corning Roof Deployment Project have come together to install a new roof on his home. Robert Nelson, an Army veteran who lives in Town ‘n’ Country (a town just northwest of Tampa, Florida), had been struggling ...
What are Radiant Barriers and How do They Work?
By LP Building Solutions. The science behind heat transfer in attics and why radiant barriers are so impactful in reducing the temperature of your attic. Anyone who ever needed to go up to get something out of the attic in the middle of the summer can tell you that there are few ...
Navy Veteran Receives Free New Roof
By Alec Doniger. Ruth Foster-Lindsay, who served in the Navy, was gifted a free new roof through a national veteran-focused program. Navy veteran, Ruth Foster-Lindsay, had a 20-year-old roof that was in serious need of replacement. Shingles had been falling off the roof and the wood underneath was rotting. ...
U.S. Army Veteran Gifted Free New Roof
By Alec Doniger. Homer Craig received a free roof for his more than 70-year-old home in honor of his service. Sometimes we are surprised by an act of kindness that means something important to us. Homer Craig, an 84-year-old army veteran and Hazelwood resident, was recently a recipient of such ...
Owens Corning Advances Toward Circular Economy Aspiration with Enhanced Shingle Recycling Efforts
The company will partner in asphalt shingle recycling pilot. Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) today took an important step toward reaching its circular economy aspiration with the announcement of enhanced shingle recycling efforts. By 2030, the company intends to recycle two million tons of shingles per year in the U.S. “Owens Corning has ...
The Secret to Pumping Up Your Sales? Building Trust and Credibility
By Cass Jacoby. In a new Roofing Road Trips Podcast, sales experts talk about how continuing education provides serious opportunities for contractors to take their business to the next level. In Season 4, Episode 59 of the Roofing Road Trips Podcast Heidi J. Ellsworth virtually visits with Owens Corning’s ...
U.S. Army Veteran Gifted Free New Roof
By Alec Doniger. Homer Craig received a free roof for his more than 70-year-old home in honor of his service. Sometimes we are surprised by an act of kindness that means something important to us. Homer Craig, an 84-year-old army veteran and Hazelwood resident, was recently a recipient of such ...
4 Underlayments That are Above and Beyond the Competition
By Cass Jacoby. With so many choices in underlayment, it is easy to get overwhelmed, we have narrowed down some options for you. The roof looks simple from the ground — where most people stand, the roof is just a couple of planes at an angle to shed water. ...
Owens Corning University Presents Power Hour Webinars
By Owens Corning. New one-hour learning-on-demand web content open to all contractors. Classes are in session, as Owens Corning University – OCU – presents new on-demand learning resources including our Power Hour contractor webinars. The Fall 2022 “course catalog” includes new offerings open to all roofing contractors: Crafting a Modern Sales Experience with ...
