Contents

SEPTEMBER 2003
VOL. 33 ISSUE 9

COLUMNS

Focus

The National Roofing Foundation offers scholarships of which few take advantage.

Flashings

News about FTC’s proposed R-value Rule amendments, as well as information about FCC’s new fax rule.

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Capitol Hill

Energy incentives and depreciation initiatives can provide tax stimuli.

Safe Solutions

Warehouse safety is an important issue for roofing contracting companies.

Essentials

Read about NRCA's recommendations for steep-slope roof systems' valleys.

Tech Today

An asphalt shingle standard discrepancy should be revisited.

DEPARTMENTS

FEATURES

Stirred, seldom shaken - The new International Roofers Union president will address numerous challenges

Stirred, seldom shaken

The new International Roofers Union president will address numerous challenges


A decade of change - Slate roofing is on the cusp of a revival

A decade of change

Slate roofing is on the cusp of a revival


Green buildings standard - Demonstrating a commitment to sustainability through LEED certification

Green buildings standard

Demonstrating a commitment to sustainability through LEED certification


Training opportunities—Part two

Learn the necessary steps for developing a comprehensive training program


Rutgers' ambiance - A historical mansion is renovated to match its 1852 design

Rutgers' ambiance

A historical mansion is renovated to match its 1852 design


Fastener Reference Guide

Read information detailing common fasteners used in roof systems.