Jun

4

The Associated Press reports that the massive blaze that destroyed part of the back lot at Universal Studios was accidentally ignited by workers using a blowtorch on the roof of a movie set building facade.
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Apr

29

Personal Protective EquipmentA new rule from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regarding employer payment for personal protective equipment (PPE) goes into effect on May 15, 2008. The new rule adds provisional language to eliminate the confusion surrounding payment for PPE required to be worn by workers under OSHA standards.
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Apr

20

Wobbly LadderIn today’s world, the small residential roofer is at a disadvantage. They don’t have all the necessary equipment for most solutions or the manpower needed to do them in a timely manner. They make do with aging equipment, tools and even the trucks that they drive.
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Blogroll

  • CalFinder’s Solar Blog - Keeps homeowners and industry experts in tune with the latest trends and topics related to residential solar power.
  • Contractor Talk for Roofing Professionals - Quite popular sub-forum of ContractorTalk.com for trade talk amongst contract roofing professionals.
  • DIY Roofing Forum - A DIY forum for roofing, gutters and waterproofing discussing installations, repairs and maintenance.
  • Professional Roofing Magazine - An official publication for the NRCA
  • RC Columns - The syndicated Columns feed from Roofing Contractor magazine.
  • RC Features - The syndicated Feature Articles feed from Roofing Contractor magazine.
  • Roofing at This Old House - Roofing discussion forum and advice from This Old House’s premier website.
  • Roofing.com - A community of Roofers, Roofing contractors, and people seeking information about their roof.
  • RSI Magazine - eNews for roofing, siding and insulation.
  • The Construction Informer - This blog is a place for free-spirited discussions about building, with emphasis on green building technology.
  • Todd Fratzel’s Home Advice - Home Improvement Advice for everyone from beginners to seasoned DIY’ers and professional contractors.