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It’s not too early to plan for harsh weather, starting at the top: Part 1
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 surprise snowfalls, there’s a better-than-average chance of an El Nino system soaking the region with rain and storms that cause their own issues. In short, summer’s over for commercial building owners and facility managers. Planning for harsh weather starts now, starting at the top: The...
read moreAs kids head back to school, GenFlex puts roofing on the lesson plan
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 industry, it’s also an opportunity. There are roughly 100,000 public elementary and secondary school buildings in the U.S. (and as many as 35,000 more private K-12 schools). The National Center for Education Statistics and U.S. General Accounting Office have estimated that at least a third of...
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Welcome 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; they’re new entrepreneurs and family businesses passed down from generation to generation. We’re proud to stand with you – and behind our products. Our commitment to our customers hasn’t changed, but we know our industry is evolving rapidly. The increasing demands for green building,...
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