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Planning & Prevention

by Katie Lee July 26, 2023

— By Josh Agosto — Why HVAC/R maintenance is essential to optimize efficiency, protect ROI and mitigate costs. Many businesses only call a contractor when their HVAC/R (heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration) systems aren’t functioning properly, despite these units requiring routine maintenance and occasional repairs. Neglected HVAC/R equipment not only increases unnecessary energy consumption but significantly heightens the risk of fires and gas leaks. By understanding why routine maintenance of HVAC/R units is a leading best practice, one can ensure optimal efficiency, protect the organization’s investment, and avoid costly …

July 26, 2023

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Pegnato Adds New VP of Project Management and Technical Services

by Katie Lee May 25, 2023

Marina Del Rey, Calif. — Citing unprecedented growth over the past year, Pegnato, the leader in connecting national roofing portfolio managers with pre-vetted top contractors, has expanded its executive team with the addition of Jason Domecq as vice president of project management and technical services. His years of roofing and contracting expertise with a focus on delivering outstanding customer service will help Pegnato to continue its leadership as a one-stop source of roofing services for national portfolio managers. Domecq comes to Pegnato with several years of recognized commercial roofing experience. …

May 25, 2023

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Blame Game

by Katie Lee March 29, 2023

— By Hara J. Prager and Tom Coble — Whose leak is it anyway? HVAC provider or roofer? Imagine — it is a beautiful spring day; the air is cool and crisp, the sun is bright, with the promise of summer days near. You’re enjoying your first day off after the holiday rush. At least now, with the ice of winter behind you, you won’t be facing water leaks…right? Think again! On this beautiful 50-degree morning, as you’re enjoying a stroll, you get a panicked call from …

March 29, 2023

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Proactive Protection

by Katie Lee November 16, 2022

— By Shawn Morrow — Proactive practices to protect your retail/restaurant roof when severe weather strikes. Severe weather events can be considered the Number 1 enemy to a commercial roof. Depending on where a building is located in the country, a roof can fall prey to snow and ice storms in the winter, high wind, hail and rainstorms in the spring and summer, and hurricanes in the fall. Unfortunately, severe weather events are on the rise due to global weather pattern changes. In fact, the EPA recently reported that …

November 16, 2022

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Legacy Roofing Services Marks 10-Year Anniversary

by Katie Lee June 23, 2022

Cleveland, Ohio — Legacy Roofing Services, one of the largest commercial roofing service providers in the United States, is celebrating its 10-year anniversary this month as one of the premier commercial and residential roofing services company in Ohio and Pennsylvania. Legacy Roofing Services was founded in 2012 as a father-and-son business. By the end of 2012, the company had approximately 20 employees, two trucks and $3 million in annual revenue. Today, the company has more than 175 employees and a fleet of 60 trucks with 2022 revenue expected to exceed …

June 23, 2022

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Long Term Strategy

by Katie Lee June 16, 2022

— By Tom Dawson — Tips to extend the life of a roof. A new roof is a substantial investment that can cost thousands of dollars. With adequate maintenance and attention, a roof’s lifespan can be significantly increased. If a roof is left unmaintained or ignored, expensive repairs or replacement costs will arise. The purpose of this article is to provide several money-saving suggestions that can be immediately implemented and introduce other long term strategies to extend the lifespan of a roof. Keep the Manufacturer’s Warranty Valid Many businesses …

June 16, 2022

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Reliable Roof Data

by Katie Lee May 19, 2022

— By Tom Coble — How facility managers can improve the performance of their roofs without increasing spend. We’re at an exciting time in the national commercial roofing industry (yes, I said “exciting” and “roofing” in the same sentence) — especially as it applies to the level of service experienced by consumers. Whereas retail and restaurant facilities managers used to stay awake at night wondering how they could find a roofing partner that could give them at least an average level of service and project management across their disparate …

May 19, 2022

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Rethinking a Re-Roof

by Katie Lee April 11, 2022

— By Tom Dawson — How to save on roof-related costs during a remodel. Remodeling a building tends to be costly, but there is a chance businesses can bypass a major — and often assumed — “necessary” cost. The purpose of this article is to educate and share some good news: businesses may be able to avoid the need for a new roof during an upcoming remodel. Often when a building is undergoing a major remodel, the general contractor’s default position is that the roof must always be replaced. …

April 11, 2022

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Winter Woes

by Katie Lee February 16, 2022

— By Marian Noletti — How to handle any of the winter woes on your commercial roof. In many parts of the country, the winter season is known for bringing extreme cold temperatures, increased precipitation and high winds. These weather elements are rough on all of us for sure, but they can be even rougher on restaurant and retail roofs. Freeze. Thaw. Repeat. Dramatic temperature fluctuations cause repeated freezing, thawing and refreezing of water throughout the winter season. This vicious cycle often results in ice dams and icicles. …

February 16, 2022

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CP Rankin Roofing Experts: Signature Vendor Spotlight

by Katie Lee February 3, 2022

— Interview with Michelle Grojean — R&R: Where are you based and how long has the company been in business? Michelle Grojean: CP Rankin is headquartered in Chalfont, Pennsylvania, flexing roughly 25 years of commercial roofing experience. R&R: What is your name and title, and how long have you been with the company? Grojean: Michelle Grojean, director of marketing, 1 year. R&R: What trades/services do you offer retailers and restaurants? Grojean: Roof replacement, new construction, routine leak service, 24-hour emergency response, snow removal programs, hurricane recovery, retrofit systems, flute …

February 3, 2022

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