Contents

OCTOBER 2005
VOL. 35 ISSUE 10

COLUMNS

Focus

Providing jobs is another way to help Hurricane Katrina victims.

Flashings

Information about product price increases is available, as well as an interview with Will Fort, president of Fort Roofing & Sheet Metal Works Inc., Sumter, S.C.

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Manual Elements

Learn about effective nonvented ridge caps.

Tech Today

Green roof systems in the U.S. have few guidelines and requirements to consider.

Safe Solutions

Noise-induced hearing loss often is an overlooked hazard in the roofing industry.

Capitol Hill

The construction industry has become a target for frivolous lawsuits.

Workplace

Servant leadership proposes an employee-focused work environment.

DEPARTMENTS

FEATURES

At home with metal - There are many factors to consider when installing residential metal roof systems.

At home with metal

There are many factors to consider when installing residential metal roof systems.


Is your company typical? - Find out how your financial performance compares with other contractors

Is your company typical?

Find out how your financial performance compares with other contractors


The new NRLRC - The industry's legal resource continues to evolve

The new NRLRC

The industry's legal resource continues to evolve


The rise in statutes - More states have enacted construction-defect statutes that can benefit you

The rise in statutes

More states have enacted construction-defect statutes that can benefit you


A good match - Donald B. Smith Roofing Inc. installs a metal roof system on a stone home

A good match

Donald B. Smith Roofing Inc. installs a metal roof system on a stone home