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PVC vs. TPO: Is the debate over?
By Thomas J Taylor, PhD, GAF. Both PVC and TPO membranes have advantages and disadvantages for particular applications. Over the last several years, it seemed as if TPO supporters have wanted to push the membrane onto every roof. Certainly the material has done very well and gained a large market share. But ...
When the Job Ladder is an Actual Ladder: 200,000 construction jobs and still no takers
By Don Kilcoyne, GAF. It seems everybody wants to climb the job ladder, but no one wants to climb a ladder on the job. First posted in June 2017, this article has been updated with 2018 data including findings from the GAF Contractor Labor Shortage Survey conducted at the 2018 GAF Wealth ...
DecoTech Solar Roofing System - Shedding Light on Solar — GAF Contractor’s Corner Ep. 2
In this episode of Contractor’s Corner, Amy gives a Solar 101 overview of the business segment and explains some of the opportunities and challenges facing roofers who plan to transition to solar roofing. On GAF Contractor’s Corner we talk to roofing professionals about what’s driving their business. We explore successes, challenges, ...
GAF only roofing manufacturer to receive top quality and service award from David Weekley
Country’s largest privately held builder evaluated 200 suppliers before awarding GAF. Parsippany, New Jersey — For the ninth time, GAF, North America’s largest roofing manufacturer, has been recognized with the prestigious Partners of Choice Award from David Weekley Homes, the country’s largest privately held builder. The “A,A” designation, awarded to less ...
GAF Contractor’s Corner — A podcast for roofing professionals
By Don Kilcoyne. The first episode of GAF’s new podcast interviews a Master Elite contractor based in New Jersey. On GAF Contractor’s Corner we talk to roofing professionals about what’s driving their business. We explore successes, challenges, tips tools and more. The podcast is hosted by Don Kilcoyne and will feature interviews ...
Proactive vs Reactive Maintenance
By Jennifer Long. Proactive maintenance involves managing the roof as you would manage an asset like a computer network or a machine shop — with periodic inspections and scheduled repairs. Frequent readers of roofing blogs and other publications may recognize a compelling and frequently quoted argument for preventive maintenance made in Buildings.com ...
Generating Revenue with Commercial Roof Maintenance
By Jennifer Long, GAF. Successful roof maintenance program requires proper tools and personnel, relationship building and a business plan. Studies say we only get 6.5 seconds to capture someone’s attention before their mind wanders off to some other message. If I had 6.5 seconds to communicate the wisdom of looking into commercial ...
Standard Industries Announces Strategic Investment and Partnership with Data Analytics Leader Loveland Innovations
Standard Continues to Drive Technology Advances in the Roofing Industry. New York -- Standard Industries, Inc., and Loveland Innovations®, maker of advanced data analytics solutions and drone-based data gathering tools, today announced that Standard has led Loveland's first round of outside institutional funding. Standard, the parent company of GAF, the largest ...
GAF “Join the Crew” Wins Emmy® Award in Public Service Category
The competition in this category was stiff, as “Join the Crew” was nominated alongside productions by PBS, Discovery Family Channel, and Univision. GAF has received its first-ever Emmy® Award! Presented by the New York Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, the GAF “Join the Crew” was the ...
Three Myths About Roof Maintenance
Roof maintenance contracts benefit both contractor and property owners and managers. By Jennifer Long, GAF. Whether you’re a low-slope roofing contractor or a building owner/manager, roof maintenance can be the key to unlocking significant business value. Unfortunately, there are three common myths that often prevent people from seeing the value right over ...
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