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Imagine a science-driven, objective online database covering all aspects of high-performance roof systems that allows users to comment and conduct peer reviews with an interactive format like Wikipedia.

You may want to stop and read Roofing Contractor editor Chris King’s blog dated November 7, 2008. Chris brings your attention to some pending legislation that may, on the face of it, not seem to hit so close to home.

I recently spoke with Richard Alaniz, a senior partner with Alaniz & Schraeder, a Houston-based a labor and employment law firm. Alaniz will be conducting a seminar about recent changes in employment and labor laws at the 2009 International Roofing Expo (IRE).

I love nature shows, especially those that demonstrate ferocity in the animal kingdom. Last night I caught a segment where an imposing monitor lizard went looking for lunch in a badger’s den, only to end up becoming lunch for the badger.

No matter whom you talk to about a potential roofing project, underlayments are sure to be a big part of the conversation.

Kay and I officially became “empty-nesters” a little over three years ago. Right around that time we sold off our big house in favor of a townhome. The yard (the official size of our lot is 1/20 of an acre) and other exterior maintenance is all done by the HOA. Since we were never that big on landscaping or yard maintenance we generally subbed that out even when we were at the big house, but this really is easy.

Many building codes now mandate intake and exhaust ventilation for attics. It’s easy to see why. A properly ventilated attic can save energy, eliminate excess moisture, prevent mold, and prevent ice damming in winter. And, by minimizing heat buildup in the attic, proper ventilation can even prolong the life of the roof system.

When I took my first trip to California in 1982, the state’s sunny skies, palm trees and ocean views entranced me. With the Mamas and the Papas’ “California Dreaming” playing in my head, I understood why people were moving there in droves.

Frank Farmer, president of American Metal Roofs, detailed his process for obtaining leads and converting them into sales in his METALCON presentation, “Building a Profitable Metal Roof Company While Others Struggle.”

I am no learned professor or expert or guru of any kind. But I can read. The several issues with the banking crisis and recession and stock market correction(s) are not really all that troubling to me.