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How to Use a Water Level to Start a Siding Job

Master craftsman JD Smith explains how to use a clear plastic hose and water to start a vinyl or fiber cement siding job correctly by marking level lines around the perimeter of the house. Quality doesn’t always need to cost more – it may simply require a little knowledge and …

Owens Corning TruDefinition Duration shingles

In 2012, Owens Corning is replacing their Duration with TruDefinition Duration. These new shingles have a better nailing strip that is made of woven fabric instead of plastic, and they have increased the color variation in the color line. BY FAR, the biggest thing you need to know about the …

OSHA Fall Protection - Residential Roofers 2011 Safety Update

2011 OSHA Fall Protection for Residential Roofers – Part 1

Overview of 2011 OSHA Fall Protection Rules for Residential Roofers – Part 1 OSHA is in the process of rescinding the interim fall protection guidelines for residential construction. This 16 minute video provides a look at the initiatives Indiana roofers need to think about to be safe, and includes ideas …

OSHA Fall Protection update

IOSHA has updated their residential fall protection program Click Here for the updated IOSHA Fall Protection Information On September 29, 2011 IOSHA modified their residential fall protection program based in part on a the Federal Program change. These are a couple bullet points from their document: Residential construction contractors and …

Win 2012 Super Bowl Tickets!

Win free 2012 Super Bowl tickets from Reese Wholesale Reese Wholesale and IKO roofing are teaming up to give away free 2012 Super Bowl tickets. This years game is being played in Indianapolis, IN…Reese Wholesale’s corporate headquarters. They are giving away two tickets to the game. In additional to the …

Water infiltration of asphalt shingle bundles

Asphalt Shingles are usually stored outside and the bundles can become saturated with water. In the winter, this water can freeze and make the shingles unusable. A great solution to frozen shingles that are being left outside is to put some kind of cover like TPO or EPDM over the …

BREAKING NEWS: NEW OSHA fall protection regulations moved back

BREAKING NEWSNEW OSHA fall protection regulationsmoved back to Sept. 16, 2011! OSHA has decided to delay the enforcement of their new fall protection regulations. Indiana OSHA says that everyone should be in compliance with the new fall protection guidelines by Sept. 16, 2011, and OSHA will begin enforcing the guidelines …

Guardian Qualcraft 10800 Safe-T Ladder

The Guardian QualCraft 10800 Safe-T Ladder Extension provides a safe way to get on and off of an extension ladder when working on roofs. It also ensures that workers comply with the OSHA requirement that ladders extend at least three feet above the eave of the roof. July is Safety …

New Designer Shingles for 2011

GAF, IKO and Certainteed have new designer shingles for 2011. For a little more money you can upgrade to any of these designer shingles and have a top notch looking roof. These shingles have the look and color variation of thick, heavy traditional designer shingles but at a much lower …