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Founded in 1886, GAF has grown to become North America’s largest manufacturer of residential roofing and commercial roofing. The blog provides advice and information for roofing professionals.
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3y ago
The GAF Pro Blog is proud to invite you to visit the NEW GAF blog destination, GAF Roof Views!
Our new blog leverages state-of-the-art data technology — along with a team of accomplished industry writers — to make sure you can find the information you need, when and where you need it.
All of the content you count on from the GAF Pro Blog will soon be available at GAF Roof Views, along with fresh discussions about our customers, contractors, communities, products, and programs.
See you there!
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3y ago
In part 1, Retrofit Single Ply Roof Systems: An Assessment of Wind Resistance, we provided information about the following:
Four (4) methods to re-cover a metal panel roof
The many options for attaching a single-ply system to a metal panel roof
An example calculation for wind uplift design pressures and appropriate fastener patterns that provide the necessary resistance capacity
Industry concerns about wind uplift when not attaching the retrofit single-ply system into every purlin
In this blog, we will discuss and analyze the four full-scale physical tests that were performed to ..read more
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4y ago
Examining attachment options
There are more adhesives and application methods for single-ply roof assemblies available today than ever before. This article looks at the various options and discusses the increasing number of advantages to using adhered systems, including:
Potential for lower installation costs with newer adhesives and application methods, along with long-term energy efficiency improvements.
More uniform distribution of wind uplift resistance across the roof deck.
Substantially reduced (or eliminated) billowing of single-ply membranes, minimizing condensation risks from air int ..read more
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4y ago
Right now, while millions of us have more time on our hands than we’d like, a small, valiant, and immensely talented army of healthcare workers has nearly no downtime at all. “A lot of folks who are quarantined right now have time to think about home improvement projects and things like that,” said GAF Master Elite Contractor Josh Shupe, owner of Black Diamond Roofing and Construction of Richland, WA. “Healthcare workers don’t. They’re on the front lines. They’re working 18 hour shifts. Some of them aren’t even getting any family time at all.”
Inspired by these front-line responders, Josh dec ..read more
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4y ago
Hundreds of Morris County, NJ residents regained access to fresh produce last Friday, thanks to a new partnership with GAF and the Interfaith Food Pantry (IFP).
More than 10,000 Morris County households, primarily consisting of low-income working families and seniors living on fixed incomes, rely on IFP for assistance.
Instances of diet-related health issues such as hypertension and diabetes are much higher among low-income individuals, so IFP offers free farmers markets with fresh produce to promote healthier eating among its clients.
Unfortunately due to the risks posed by COVID-19, IFP had ..read more
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4y ago
In the first Value Engineering post about the attributes of high performing roof designs, value engineering is defined as “a concept that states there are less expensive ways to get equivalent performance,” and the post described the performance attributes that make for a long-lasting, high-performing roof system. These performance attributes include:
Energy efficiency (reflectivity, thermal resistance, and air leakage)
Impact resistance
Wind resistance
Condensation prevention
High heat (and UV) resistance
Positive drainage
Wear resistance
These performance attributes manifest themsel ..read more
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4y ago
Managing cash flow can be hard enough during normal business operations; managing it during a pandemic can bring extra challenges. While roofing has been deemed an essential business in just about every state, that doesn’t necessarily mean that business will continue as usual.
Fortunately, there are some tips that you can follow to help you stay on top of managing your cash flow.
Tips for Improving Your Cash Flow
Between savvy business practices, technological pivoting, and potential government aid programs, there are a number of ways you can keep your cash flow healthy during the COVID-19 pa ..read more
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4y ago
There can be a perception in the market that a “green building” is a better building, and that the risks associated with “building differently” are inherently covered by the green certifications driving the industry forward from a sustainability standpoint. Both better buildings and risk mitigation can be accomplished by green buildings, and this article will discuss some of the key principles to accomplish this for building enclosures and roof assemblies.
Moisture durability of enclosure systems focuses on the interaction of the materials, assemblies, and their design configurations in ..read more
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4y ago
The COVID-19 pandemic has likely stirred anxiety around public health and the economy in your employees. In addition, now that many schools and daycares are closed, some of your employees may have to balance work with caring for their children. All this added stress makes it challenging to keep employees engaged at work.
However, there are several ways you can make employees feel valued and emotionally supported during this difficult time. Here are four employee engagement tips that can help your team stay connected and engaged.
Proactively and Openly Communicate with Employees
Employees need ..read more
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4y ago
When it comes time to replace their roofs, many customers just don’t have the necessary cash on hand. This is especially true in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, when some customers are experiencing furloughs, layoffs, or having their work hours drastically cut.
The good news is that roofing companies don’t have to sit idly by waiting for consumers to save money for a roofing project. Instead, you can give your customers the option to finance their roofs. These days, many consumer purchases are being financed, from cars, to mattresses, to cell phones. A lot of companies now advertise the mo ..read more