A condominium complex in Shelton Connecticut was issued a stop work order after the State Department of Labor found a contractor allegedly breaking the law. JC Roofing was found not to be covering his employees under workers compensation insurance and misclassified them as roofing contractors so taxes were not taken from their checks. The roofing […]
The roof at the Algo Center mall in Elliot Lake collapsed on Saturday. The 30 year old mall showed visible signs of leaking years before the roof fell in. In 2009, new owner Bob Nazarian said the leaks had stopped after a $1 million renovation including roof repair. One person is believed to have died […]
After extreme weather, your roof could need replacing. Most insurance companies are going to choose roofs made from higher quality materials that will hold up against stronger weather. Many new roofs are made with the heavier, architectural grade shingles. The extra weight makes them more durable and provides an extra defense against warping. According to […]
The main barn at historic Robert’s Ranch Museum in Immokalee Florida will be getting a new roof. Located on Roberts Avenue, twenty historic structures on the ranch tell the story of pioneer families. The 15 acre living history museum was originally the home to cattleman Robert Roberts and his family. The museum provides visitor’s with […]
In New Bern North Carolina work could soon begin on the roof repair of the Queen Street Depot built in 1910. Bids will be accepted from mid to late July and work should begin by September. The new roof is the starting point for the buildings restoration. New Bern Preservation Foundation, the City of New […]
The 256,000 square feet Floyd County Jail serving Floyd County and the City of Rome in Georgia will soon be getting a new roof. Built in 1982 and renovated in 1998 the 30 year old roof needs to be replaced. During a mock fire drill they found damage to the electrical wiring, light fixtures and […]
The United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied workers Local 26 went on strike just after the end of their last contract that expired May 31st. Korellis Roofing is one of the Northern Indiana Roofing companies being picketed. Korellis president and co-owner, Pete Korellis called local roofing contractor competitors to see if anyone could help […]
In Gaffney South Carolina the Cherokee County School District will spend $1.7 million to repair the high schools roof. When the high school on Twin Lake Rd. was built 10 years ago the builder only used one inch of insulation instead of the standard two inches. Over the last 10 years heating and air-conditioning costs […]
Historic Natchez Mississippi house is getting roof repairs and restoration on the home’s onion shaped cupola. Longwood was originally owned by Dr. Haller Nutt when construction on the house stopped in 1861. The contractor refused to work in the area when the civil war broke out. The Nutts as well as other slave owners at […]
In Wheeling West Virginia Apprentices from Roofers Local 188 will install a new roof over a homeowner’s garage. Apprentice coordinator John Dolak said they have a well-established commercial roofing apprentice program and are starting to expand into residential roofing. The 13 students enrolled in the program will serve in a voluntary training session. David Howard, […]
