Federal contractors must use E-Verify starting Sept. 8

July 9th, 2009 — Roofing Contractor Info

The Obama administration continued its push for a legal workforce Wednesday with an announcement that federal contractors and subcontractors would soon be required to verify that their employees are eligible to work in the U.S.

As of Sept. 8, the Federal government will award contracts only to companies that use the E-Verify system to determine their workers’ immigration status. Companies that also receive stimulus funds must also use E-Verify.
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New NRCA Members to Receive Dues Discount

May 7th, 2009 — Roofing Contractor Info

Make NRCA your company’s most important resource for success and business growth. Join NRCA by May 31, SAVE $100, and stay informed and connected while gaining a significant competitive advantage.
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Added Benefits of Solar Roof Technology in a Down Economy

April 8th, 2009 — Solar Roofing

This is an excellent time to go solar powered. There are many state and federal tax incentives (up to 80% of the cost) and dealers looking to sell their product in the down economy.
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New Form I-9 Required as of April 3rd, 2009

April 8th, 2009 — Roofing Contractor Info

Effective Friday, April 3, 2009, all United States employers are required to use the revised Form I-9 to verify the employment eligibility of all new hires and re-verifications. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (”USCIS”) interim final rule that was published on December 17, 2008, outlines this requirement. This revised Form I-9 can be identified by the revision date (2/20/09) located in the lower right-hand corner of the form.
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Is White the New Green? New Study from Climatic Change.

April 7th, 2009 — Consumer Roof Info, Green Roofs, Roofing Contractor Info

The idea of cool roofs and cool pavement bouncing more of the sun’s heat back into space has been around for years. It has long been known that white roofs in Greece and Spain keep buildings cooler –and help counteract against the urban heat island effect.

Until now, nobody has tried to quantify how much atmospheric cooling could be achieved. In 2004, three California energy experts started to run the numbers. At first they could not believe their eyes — they re-checked them and ran them in different ways with unambiguous results.
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Section 179 Tax Provisions Offer Accelerated Depreciation Schedules

April 2nd, 2009 — Roofing Contractor Info

The Federal Stimulus Package of 2009 earmarks funding for certain construction and green technologies that roofing contractors, if they have not already, should be gearing up to take advantage of.

There are also two tax provisions in the package that any small-to-medium business will benefit from in the form of accelerated depreciation schedules for computer equipment and off-the-shelf software.
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Rebuilding Together Aurora: Annual Blitz Targets Low-income Families

April 1st, 2009 — Consumer Roof Info, Roofing Contractor Info

Aurora, IL: Local Contractors Help Repair Homes of the Less Fortunate

Spring is in the air and it is again time for Rebuilding Together Aurora’s annual one-day “blitz” to repair low-income homes in the city of Aurora, IL. The annual event, which usually takes place on the last Saturday in April, will involve hundreds of volunteers, scores of sponsors, and dozens of suppliers in an organized effort dedicated to help low-income homeowners through home renovation and repair.
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The Four W’s of Roof Maintenance

April 1st, 2009 — Roofing Contractor Info

Who – What – Where – When

A contract is worth much more than the paper on which it is written. A sound roof system maintenance contract, for example, can help a building owner save money by extending the life span of his roof system. Knowing each party’s responsibilities can help establish a positive working relationship in which everybody can win.
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My Roof is Leaking?

February 11th, 2009 — Consumer Roof Info

You have stains on your ceiling. Water is dripping from a recessed light fixture. Your chimney has wet masonry. A stream of water is running down your wall or dripping from a window well.

If any of these events are happening in your home you must have a roof leak, right? An appointment with a roofer is made. He checks the roof and tells you that some patch work will remedy the situation. The work is done, the roofer is paid but you have the same problem the next time there is a rain storm.

What happened? There are a number of problems other than those associated with your roof that can cause moisture to enter your home.
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Free Roofing Estimates: You Get What You Pay For

January 25th, 2009 — Consumer Roof Info

One of the first things a perspective residential customer usually asks a roofing contractor is, “Do you give free estimates?” This seems like an easy question but ends up being more complex than you might think.

A roof estimate can be as basic as quoting a price range per square foot or hourly rate to do replacement or repairs. This “ballpark” approach doesn’t require much time or effort and is easy to offer for free.
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