OSHA Penalties Up: Fall Violations Rank High.
So far through 2019, OSHA penalties are up. The government agency has been busier than usual inspecting jobsites and handing out fines to construction companies that subject their workers to hazards. With an additional 76 OSHA inspectors currently in training, that activity will be soon be increasing even more. According to OSHA, “fall protection, construction” […]
Marco Wins 13th Gold Key of Excellence Award.
Rural Builder Magazine readers have named Marco a Gold Key of Excellence Award winner for the 13th time. The annual Gold Key Award recognizes the elite in our industry. More than 100 companies qualify through nominations, but only the top 10 percent annually receive the honor. Through a ballot process, readers select the winners based on […]
Grow Your Roofing Business.
Exercise Extra Caution In Extreme Temps. Want to grow your metal roofing business? MRA Executive Director Renee Ramey offers some tips in a recent article. While spring and summer can typically keep you busy with renovations, re-roofs and storm damage repair, fall is often a time when the roofing trade slows down a bit. So […]
Why Ventilate?
By George G. Allaster Over the years, I have been asked that question a thousand and one times! WHY VENTILATE? I think because you cannot see air, but you can feel air, that homeowners do not understand the damage air can cause to the roof structure and insulation. Let’s discuss AIR. AIR is a jello. It supports […]
Cool Roofing.
According to the Cool Metal Roofing Coalition, metal roofing offers tremendous advantages in energy performance. CMRC literature states that buildings consume one-third of all energy and two-thirds of all electricity generated. Cool roofs can help reduce energy consumption by lowering cooling loads, and the coatings and finishes available today qualify metal as a recognized cool […]
Win MetalCon Cash!
Marco is giving away $50 every hour during MetalCon! How can you get your share of the cash? It’s easy. Come see us at the Marco booth (1527) as soon as you get to the show. The earlier you come by the booth, the better your odds to win! In the booth, we’ll give you […]
Fighting Urban Heat Islands.
The urban heat island effect plagues big cities coast to coast. Metal roofing is an effective tool to fight this urban warming. The Cool Metal Roofing Coalition has this to say about the subject: About half of the North American population lives in urban areas. The prevalent use of energy-absorbing, dark building materials and dark […]
The Texas Roofing Conference. What’s On Your To-Do List After Work?
Marco Industries will be at the 44th annual Roofing Contractors Association of Texas Conference September 19th. Swing by booth 409 and say hi to Barry Broxterman, Craig Barker, Jose Castro, and Gary DeMarco. While you’re there, check out the superior metal roof ventilation and other solutions in the Marco Weather-Tite™ System. While Marco should be on […]
