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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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ONLY ON THE WEB!! NRCA Convention 2001: A Random Recap

Rick Damato

February 23, 2001

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This report is a recap of the many things we observed during the NRCA convention in San Francisco.

Rick Damato

January 31, 2001

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Here are three new (at least kinda new) items we think are worthy of a serious look.

Rick Damato

January 31, 2001

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One challenge faced by commercial roofing contractors is that of providing appropriate fall protection for their workers.

Rick Damato

December 28, 2000

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The year 2001 may be every bit as raucous as 2000 was for the roofing industry and for the economy in this country as a whole — but in a different way.

Rick Damato

December 21, 2000

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Many in the roofing industry have viewed the recent difficulties faced by industry-leader Owens Corning as something that doesn’t affect them.

Rick Damato

October 19, 2000

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The U.S. Department of Transportation released its overhaul of federal hours-of-service (HOS) rules for commercial truck drivers on April 25, 2000.

Rick Damato

October 17, 2000

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Historically, roofing contractors in most markets who specialize in low-slope commercial roofing or metal roofing applications have chosen to leave large-scale spray applications to others.

Rick Damato

October 13, 2000

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Manufacturer programs for residential roofing contractors have had great success.

Rick Damato

October 12, 2000

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Roofing Contractor accepted an invitation to visit a fascinating retrofit job on Savannah's St. John's Cathedral.

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