Articles by Rick Damato

Mergers and acquisitions are on the rise in the roofing industry - have you thought about where your roofing company is in the scheme of things?

If the law of the land allowed for slide guards, I believe most contractors would comply in greater numbers than ever would with lifeline systems.

The “why” to get engaged with environmentally-friendly systems is mainly to not be left at the station when the train finally pulls away.

Change is hard, but if we are honest with ourselves, many changes will ultimately be good and the industry we work in is in good shape for a prosperous future.

Roofing Contractor is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a new look, but all the same content you need to run a successful roofing business.

Is it acceptable to remove the shingles, leave the previously - installed deck waterproofing membrane alone, so long as it is still functional?

My plan for this column, the last of 2020, was to call out some of the best things about the year for the roofing industry. The first item on the list was simple: It’s almost over!