United Union of Roofers, Water proofers and Allied Workers Local 26 is picketing Korellis Roofing. It has been a week since the union and local contractors were at a standstill regarding the new contract. The striking began the next day after the previous contract expired on May 31st. The union contends that contractors are using […]
The Wayside Plaza Apartments in Fort Worth Texas was ripped apart during Wednesday’s severe storm. The roof over a large portion of the complex was completely torn off the building just before 5 p.m. Residents said the lights flickered and it sounded like a freight train when the storm hit their apartment complex. Rescue crews […]
In New Haven Connecticut the Holy Transfiguration Russian Orthodox Church is getting a much needed roof repair. The 30 foot dome was damaged by last winters Tropical Irene and subsequent storms. The onion shaped Byzantine Empire style dome is to help worshipers witness God according to Father Michael Westerberg who leads the 150 member church. […]
Nathan Phillips Square in downtown Toronto received a $208,000 open design steel roof over the public theater. Among the design challenges were cost, meeting the heritage design of the theater, working with steel and keeping the project local. Before deciding on the less expensive pre-engineered design, the initial steel castings space frame design cost $405,100. […]
Over Memorial Day in Forsyth County Ga., Tenth Roof was busy installing a new roof at the youth center The Remnant. The roofing company donated $7,500 worth of labor and materials for the nonprofit youth center. Repair and restoration to the old Gainesville general store included tearing off the old roof, installing new sheathing and […]
Michigan Historic Preservation Network gives special praise for the restoration work of the cupola of the Jackson, Michigan Theater. The roof repair and cupola restoration began in August 2011, the cupola was rebuilt and restored by November. Weatherwax Foundation and other cash donations paid for the $71,3000 project. Hilltop and Lake did the work, John […]
National non-profit organization “Homes for Our Troops” and Colorado Springs Roofing Company team up to put a new roof on disabled Army Corporal Nick Orchowski’s home. The owner Jerry Fristoe as well as 8 other employees of Integrity Roofing and Painting donated 7 hours of free labor to complete the roof for the quadriplegic Army […]
Phase 1 of restoring the old public library in Braintree Massachusetts has begun. Phase 11 is replacing doors and windows and phase 111 will be completing the handicap accessibility. Phase 1 is removing and restoring the 140 year old slate roof. While replacing the slate, roofers will inspect the deck and framing beneath the roof. […]
One of the oldest buildings in Memphis, The Orpheum, received a 1-acre parcel of land to expand its development this summer. The land was given to the Orpheum Theater with the purpose of helping the activities center expand into a new three-story performing arts center. Already home to some of the biggest events in Memphis, […]
The Roof collapsed on 4 adjoining Victorian townhouses in Stockwell London Tuesday night. Fortunately everyone was able to run out of the collapsing building in time and no one was hurt. Residents said they heard a loud rumble just before the roof fell. 4 engines, fire rescue, ambulances and a helicopter equipped with thermal imaging […]
