Coryell Roofing of Oklahoma has partnered with FM Approvals to create a new standard for primary and secondary school roof systems in severe weather-prone areas.
Personal property insurers are alarmed by a surge in roof damage claims due to increased extreme weather events, inflation, and fraud, impacting roofers and policyholders alike, as premiums continue rising nationwide.
A devastating microburst hit West Phoenix last Wednesday evening with 77 mph winds, causing a warehouse roof collapse that trapped and killed a 22-year-old worker; it took rescuers three days to locate the body using K-9s, drones, and heavy equipment.
Nonstop rain in Dodge City, Kan., caused a partial roof collapse at The Cargill meat processing plant, halting production indefinitely. No one was injured, and Cargill is working on repairs to resume operations.
After a COVID-forced hiatus, Atlas Roofing kicked off its annual Road Show networking events, where its second stop was “The Big House” at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.
The white paper outlines the hazards of poor attachment of rooftop equipment and utilities, FEMA advisory resources, current code requirements for proper attachments and more.