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Car and truck owners are accustomed to periodic vehicle maintenance. The auto industry has done a tre­mendous job reinforcing the importance of oil and filter changes, tire rotations and inspection of hoses and belts. Vehicle owners know that if not properly main­tained, there is an increased likelihood that their ride could overheat, blow a tire or simply fail to start. Our car, truck or SUV is likely a five-figure investment. We likely rely on it every single day. What does this have to do with a commercial roof? We in the roofing industry need to drive (pun intended) home the...

When Hurricane Michael made landfall in Mexico City Beach, FL on October 10 as the fourth strongest hurricane in U.S. history, it devastated the Florida Panhandle and left hundreds of residents without shelter and electricity. Neighborhoods, businesses, apartments and hotels throughout the area suffered catastrophic damage due to the extreme winds and storm surge. Overall, damages from Hurricane Michael were estimated at over $15 billion. With our main headquarters in Tampa, FL, this storm hit close to home.  Along with the entire state of FL, we had been anxiously watching Michael’s path and couldn’t help but think, this could have...

When our friends at the San Diego Roofing Contractors Association (SDRCA) reached out this summer asking for help with their Build-A-Roof (BAR) program, we jumped at the opportunity! The SDRCA’s BAR program awards new roofs to deserving members of the community at no cost to them.   This year, the SDRCA selected Canine Companions for Independence (CCI) as the recipient of the pro-bono award. Canine Companions is a nonprofit organization that provides expertly-trained assistance dogs to children, adults and military veterans with disabilities. Established in 1975, CCI has six training centers across the country, including two in California, one in Florida,...

APOC's DAN WHITE TALKS COATING FUNDAMENTALS. Prep. Prime. Patch. Protect. The four P's of properly coating Florida roofs - and which roofs make good roof coating candidates. CLICK HERE FOR FULL ARTICLE