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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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Roof Maintenance Proposals Should Include Safety Upgrades

Rick Damato

May 16, 2014

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Safety has always been a concern in the roofing industry.

Damato of the Day Is, “We Need A Good Samaritan Rule”

Rick Damato

April 18, 2014

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I just put the finishing touches (well, my editor, Chris King, really does that) on the editor’s note for the May issue of Roofing Contractor.

Damato of the Day Is, “There Will Never Be Another Joe”

Rick Damato

April 7, 2014

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One of the toughest things about growing old has been saying goodbye to what seems like a steady stream of old friends and acquaintances.

Trash Talk: Recycling and the Roofing Industry

Rick Damato

April 7, 2014

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I am from the generation that introduced the world to hippies and Greenpeace.

Damato of the Day Is, “We Can Do Better Than This”

Rick Damato

March 17, 2014

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I thought for sure this memo to the blog would be a lighthearted look at our experiences at the recent International Roofing Expo (IRE).

Editor's Note: What's in Your Toolbox?

Rick Damato

March 11, 2014

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This month’s product focus is on “Tools and Equipment” — always one of my favorites.

Damato of the Day Is, “Go West, Young Man!”

Rick Damato

February 24, 2014

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Join us out west for the 2014 International Roofing Expo!

Damato of the Day Is, “Got Snow?”

Rick Damato

February 11, 2014

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Unless you have been asleep under a rock in Afghanistan or something, you have heard we recently had some winter weather here in Atlanta, the southernmost outpost of Roofing Contractor.