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For better or worse, our smartphones and other devices have made multi-tasking mandatory for many of us. Whether it’s returning an e-mail in the grocery aisle or writing a proposal in the doctor’s waiting room, our ‘office’ is wherever we happen to be – and the construction industry is no different. For example, more and more construction professionals are doing research on the go: The use of mobile devices has jumped...
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In our last blog post, we lamented the fact that meteorologists are predicting an early return to winter weather across large portions of the country. That means another tough season for wear-and-tear on commercial buildings – and an opportunity for roofing professionals to help facility managers plan ahead now. A close-up inspection of the roof can keep today’s small punctures, damaged flashings or torn seams from turning into...
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For many of us, last winter is still a recent – and unpleasant – memory. But as we head into fall, it’s already time to start planning for another blast of icy reality across much of the country. Forecasters are predicting another visit from the dreaded ‘Polar Vortex’ across the Midwest and Northeast as soon as September, and the Rockies could also be in line for earlier-than-usual snowfalls. And even though the South may avoid...
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As hard as it is to believe, fall is here – across the country, most kids have finished mourning the end of summer vacation and have settled into the routine of a new school year. For more than 14 million students in our K-12 public schools, the fall semester means coming back to a building that doesn’t meet basic construction codes, is overcrowded, or both. As parents, this is cause for alarm – as part of the commercial roofing...
Read MoreWelcome to the GenFlex Roofing blog, a new resource for our customers and business partners – this is where you'll find product updates, our take on industry news, and helpful information on issues from safety regulations to the latest building codes. GenFlex has been a partner for commercial roofers for more than three decades. Our customers include large multi-state firms and local contractors with a small crew and big plans;...
Read MoreGenFlex Roofing Systems Unveils New Branding at the Western Roofing Expo Indianapolis, Ind., June 17, 2013 – GenFlex, a brand with a 30-year heritage in the roofing industry, unveiled a new look and messaging at the Western States Roofing Contractors Association’s Western Roofing Expo in Reno, Nev. With an updated logo, revised color scheme and redesigned trade show booth, GenFlex rolled out its new brand to roofing contractors...
Read MoreThe Benefits of a Good Contractor-Distributor Relationship Tuesday, December 08, 2009 Both contractors and distributors know that the roofing business may as well be called the relationship business. And the best ones know that mutual trust is something that must be earned and maintained — not taken for granted — especially today. Dick Ezold of D and R Roofing understands this well. His distributor, fellow Massachusetts business owner...
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