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Rick Damato

Rick Damato is the editorial director of Roofing Contractor. He has held a number of posts in the roofing industry since 1974 and has contributed to the magazine since its inception in 1981. He can be reached at 770-331-7858 or on Twitter @RoofsByRick.

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Metal Roofs:Expensive and Inexpensive

Rick Damato

October 6, 2015

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Aluminum, lead, zinc, stainless, copper and steel make their way onto the roof as fasteners, flashings, edgings, hatches, vents, expansion joints, drains and even as the roof covering itself.

Damato of the Day Is, "Has It Really Been Seven Years Since the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing?"

Rick Damato

September 2, 2015

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Here I am spending an otherwise beautiful summer afternoon behind the keyboard warming up to write an editor’s note.

Taking My Own Roofing Advice

Rick Damato

September 2, 2015

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I find myself at a very interesting stage in life: hurling through my middle-60s at a pace much faster than when I went through my twenties.

Roofing Ramblings

Rick Damato

July 23, 2015

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Every time I speak with a roofing contractor lately, the topic of labor emerges as number one. In all my years in the roofing industry, the topic of labor has consistently been on top or near the top of the list.

It's Good to Be Us: Guardians of the Roof

Rick Damato

June 29, 2015

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The July issue of Roofing Contractor brings you up to date on many of the latest technologies performing in the roofing industry.

Set in Stone: Observations on Natural Slate Roofing

Rick Damato

May 29, 2015

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One of the perks of being an observer of the roofing industry is the ability to occasionally take advantage of unique learning opportunities.

Editor's Note

The Dirty Truth about White Roofs

Rick Damato

May 29, 2015

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Building owners and managers face some tough decisions when it comes time to replace the roof on their commercial, industrial or institutional buildings.

Not a Safe Bet

Rick Damato

May 5, 2015

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Let’s agree: the roof-contracting business is risky.

New Initiatives Push the Roofing Industry Forward

Rick Damato

March 30, 2015

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We recently attended the 2015 International Roofing Expo (IRE) held in conjunction with the annual convention of the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA).

Homeward Bound: The 2014 Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project Helps Dallas Community

Rick Damato

March 6, 2015

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In the fall of 2014, the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project (CWP) with Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) continued the annual tradition in Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas.

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