Contents

APRIL 2009
VOL. 39 ISSUE 4

COLUMNS

Focus

The U.S. Small Business Administration is ready to help small companies.

Tech Today

Fastener corrosion issues have arisen related to preservative-treated wood.

Capitol Hill

Political battle lines are being drawn regarding U.S. energy policy.

Environment Matters

Expanding the basis on which you assess returns can benefit your business.

Safe Solutions

You should be mindful of the risks hexavalent chromium can present.

As I was saying ...

The economic stimulus package will affect the roofing industry in many ways.

DEPARTMENTS

FEATURES

Going for the gold - NRCA members receive Gold Circle Awards for outstanding roofing projects

Going for the gold

NRCA members receive Gold Circle Awards for outstanding roofing projects


The fight against algae  - Manufacturers have a long history of trying to curb algae growth on shingles

The fight against algae

Manufacturers have a long history of trying to curb algae growth on shingles


A shining success - NRCA and Hanley Wood wrap up another great convention and expo

A shining success

NRCA and Hanley Wood wrap up another great convention and expo