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Insights on roofing sales, canvassing strategy, and storm response.

May 12, 2027

Ice and Water Shield for Roofers: Code, Coverage, and Installation That Actually Holds

Where ice and water shield is code-required, how far past the eave to run it, valley and penetration rules, and the brands worth buying.

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May 10, 2027

Roofing Underlayment Options Explained: #15 Felt, #30 Felt, Synthetic, and Peel-and-Stick

What every underlayment actually does, how much it costs per roll, and when to use #15 felt, #30 felt, synthetic, or peel-and-stick on a real roof.

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May 8, 2027

Asphalt Shingles vs Metal vs Tile: The Honest Roofing Contractor's Comparison

Side by side breakdown of asphalt, metal, and tile roofing by cost per square, lifespan, insurance impact, and which one actually fits your region.

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May 6, 2027

End-of-Year Accounting for a Roofing Company: 1099s, WIP, Depreciation, and Extensions

December 15 through March 15 is the pressure window for roofing company accounting. Sloppy year-end work costs contractors thousands in overpaid tax, missed deductions, and IRS penalties.

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May 4, 2027

Vehicle Fleet for Roofing Companies: Trucks, Vans, Lease vs Buy, and Year-One Costs

A roofing company's vehicles are either an engine of productivity or a drain on cash. The difference is usually whether someone is actively managing the fleet rather than just buying trucks as needed.

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May 2, 2027

Safety Program Setup for Roofing Crews: Tailgates, JSAs, and Mod Rate Impact

A real safety program is the single highest-ROI investment a roofing contractor can make. It reduces injuries, cuts workers' comp premium through mod rate improvement, and satisfies general.

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Apr 30, 2027

OSHA Compliance Basics for Roofers: Fall Protection, Documentation, and Penalty Exposure

OSHA inspects roofing more than almost any other trade because roofing sits at the top of the fatality statistics. Residential roofers account for roughly 1 in 8 construction fatalities despite being.

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Apr 28, 2027

Sales Tax on Roofing Jobs by State: Capital Improvement vs. Repair

Sales tax on roofing is genuinely confusing because the rules depend on two things: which state the work is in, and whether the job is classified as a capital improvement or a repair.

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Apr 26, 2027

Surety Bonds for Roofing Businesses: License, Performance, and Why Credit Matters

Most states require roofing contractors to post a surety bond before they can pull permits, and most commercial projects require a performance bond before the roofer can start work.

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