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Demanding construction work can create risk factors for cardiovascular health.

Symptoms of heart disease:

  • Heart attack: Chest pain or discomfort, upper back or neck pain, heartburn, nausea or vomiting, extreme fatigue, dizziness and shortness of breath
  • Arrhythmia: Fluttering feelings in the chest
  • Heart failure: Shortness of breath, fatigue, or swelling of the feet, ankles, legs, abdomen, or neck and veins
  • Cardiac arrest: Dizziness, loss of consciousness and shortness of breath

Source: The American Heart Association



40-70 years

The lifetime expectancy of a typical metal roof system

Source: This Old House. Click here to learn about roof system warranties.


According to the National Asphalt Pavement Association, the total estimated amount of reclaimed asphalt shingles stockpiled nationwide at the end of the 2022 construction season was about 1.43 million tons, a 26% increase from 2021.

Click here for more about recycling efforts in the roofing industry



According to CPWR–The Center for Construction Research and Training, the increased risk of Latino construction worker injuries likely can be attributed to:

  • Language barriers
  • Cultural factors
  • Greater likelihood of working for smaller-sized employers
  • Lack of training materials available in Spanish

Click here to read about how contractors handle these challenges when using subcontractor labor.

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