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Cold weather can be treacherous for roof damage
December 5, 2011
The winter can take a heavy toll on the roof of your house. While the snow may appear soft and beautiful but it can cause severe damage to your roof which can in turn bring a lot of problems if not fixed in time. Most of the people do not check their roofs for any sign of damage after winter. Getting an idea about the extent of damage done by the snow to your roof will give you a brief idea about when you would need to get professional help. Roofing contractors that are based in your local area can visit your home and help you to fix your roof as well as to prevent any further damage. Come into any Fowler and Peth branch. We will provide you with a referral to a recommended contractor that WE STAND BEHIND! No more unknown contractors with questionable backgrounds.
Water leakage is a common roof problem after heavy snow or rain fall. A leakage that is left untreated will cause a lot of water damage to the basic structure of your house as well as your personal property inside your house The most visible indication of a roof leak is dripping of water from the ceiling and also water spots on the walls or ceiling. A tiny puddle of water on your floor may be caused by a leak in your ceiling. Another observable sign of a leakage in your roof is soft spots that are found on the walls or ceiling. Dampness on a ceiling or wall may usually be found in the areas where a leak has just begun. Water leaks can also be caused by the dips in the surface of the roof that traps the excess snow or the melting ice on your roof.
When the attic of your house has a temperature above the freezing point, it can melt the snow on the roof and would run down the slope of the roof. When the snow moves down the slope, it may refreeze when it moves in a colder part of the roof. When this repeats over a couple of days it eventually forms a dam made up of ice that tends to trap the water behind it. This tiny pond of water may cause heavy damage to your roof. Any damage to the shingles of the roof may also be due to ice buildup. Regularly removing any snow from the roof can also be the cause of shingle damage as well. Following these simple procedures can help avoid contacting an emergency disaster cleanup firm to head out and restore your home.
Snow that accumulates on your roof must go somewhere and because of gravity, the only place it can possibly go is down. When there are warm temperatures after a snow fall, the snow melts and slides off like an avalanche. This can possibly cause heavy damage to your rain gutters and also to the shingles. Without correctly functioning gutters, the water accumulated on the roof can cause severe damage to the structure of your house and can even cause flooding if water enters the house through cracks or windows.
Snow definitely looks beautiful when it covers the earth but the snow fall may cause heavy damage to your home you love and possibly even ruin the roof. Taking good care of your roof will definitely help you in maintaining it in a good condition.
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Beacon Roofing Supply Announces Acquisition of Denver, Colorado-Based Fowler & Peth, Inc.
November 4, 2011
PEABODY, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc.(Nasdaq: BECN) ("Beacon" or "the Company") announced today that it has acquired Fowler & Peth,Inc., a distributor of residential and commercial roofing products and related accessories headquartered in Denver, Colorado. Founded in 1948, Fowler & Peth has six locations in Colorado, two in Wyoming and one in Nebraska and annual sales of approximately $60 million.Eric ("Ric") Peth, co-owner ofFowler & Peth, stated: "We are very pleased to be joining a company that also has a long and successful history in roofing distribution. Fowler & Peth was presented with many strategic opportunities, but we chose to align with Beacon not only because of its size and reputation in the industry but because it shares our belief that success comes from hard work and a commitment to your employees and customers. "Kurt Peth, co-owner of Fowler & Peth, added: "Joining Beacon will enable Fowler & Peth to grow our business more quickly and presents greater career growth opportunities for our employees. We are excited about our future with Beacon, which shares our core corporate values."
Paul Isabella, Beacon's CEO and President, emphasized the strategic fit of the acquisition and the compatibility of the two companies and stated, "Fowler & Peth is an industry leader and allows Beacon to expand our presence in the very important Denver market beyond our existing Denver branch and to serve customers in the surrounding states. Fowler & Peth is a key component to Beacon's westward expansion plans and will be a gateway to further geographic growth for our company. I am thrilled to welcome Fowler & Peth to the Beacon team."
About Beacon Roofing Supply Inc.: Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc.is a leading distributor of roofing materials and complementary building products operating 194 branches in 38 states in the United Statesand across Canada. Website: www.beaconroofingsupply.com.
"Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Statements in this press release regarding Beacon Roofing Supply Inc.'sbusiness which are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" that involve risks and uncertainties. For a discussion of such risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report or Form 10-K for the most recently ended fiscal year.
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Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc.
David Grace, 978-535-7668 x14
CFO
dgrace@beaconroofingsupply.com
Source:Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc.
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New guidance document helps prevent nail gun injuries
October 3, 2011
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health have developed a new guidance document, Nail Gun Safety—A Guide for Construction Contractors, to help construction employers and workers prevent work-related nail gun injuries.
"Nail gun injuries are responsible for about 37,000 emergency room visits annually," says OSHA Assistant Secretary of Labor David Michaels. "In some cases, workers have died from their injuries. This document will help construction employers make necessary changes to improve nail gun safety and protect their workers from preventable injuries and death."
Construction workers, particularly those in residential construction, use nail guns nearly every day. Although nail guns are easy to operate and increase productivity, there have been reports of internal and external bodily injuries. These injuries can result from unintended nail discharge; nails that bounce off a hard surface or miss the work piece and become airborne; and disabling the gun's safety features, among other causes. Injury prevention is possible if contractors take steps such as using full sequential trigger nail guns; establishing nail gun work procedures; and providing workers with personal protective equipment.
To view the guidance document, click here.
Know when NOT to do it yourself
September 19, 2011
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When to call a professional for your home improvement projects
The move went well and your new home is perfect - except for a few little projects you have in mind. Some of them you can do yourself, like painting the bathroom. Others are more challenging, like installing a new exterior door. Do you accept the challenge and start shopping for a door, or should you hire a professional for your home improvement? Before you get in over your head, ask yourself these questions.
Do I have the time?
Many home improvement projects take weeks rather than days, especially if you're doing it yourself in your spare time. If you're planning to change out kitchen cabinets or countertops, know that your kitchen could be out of commission for a while. Measure the inconvenience against the cost of hiring a professional installer.
Do I have the right tools?
Rather than look at it as an opportunity to add to your tool collection, consider what special tools you'll need for the home improvement project. For example, installing a tile backsplash or floor calls for a tile saw. If you have more than one tile project, the saw is a good investment. If not, you might be better off calling a professional and using your tool money for one that will get more use.
Do I have the experience?
It’s true. There are lots of books that tell you how to do things. However, some home improvement projects are easier than others. Painting the bathroom requires little more than a bucket of paint, a brush and some time for prep and cleanup. Installing a hardwood floor calls for more, including knowing how to use power saws, nailers and sanders. Before you invest a lot of time in trial and error, consider calling a professional.
Since you just moved into the neighborhood, you might not know who to call for a reliable professional installation. Ask your neighbors or check with the experts at your local home improvement center. Many times, the folks who sell you the products can also help you with a licensed, insured installer. They can probably help you with financing, too.
Here are some home improvement projects that could benefit from a professional installer:
Outside
- Exterior doors
- Garage doors
- Garage door openers
- Roofing
- Siding
- Storage buildings
- Stand-by generators
- Water heaters and windows
Inside
- Carpet
- Tile
- Hardwood and laminate flooring
- Vinyl flooring
- Kitchen cabinets
- Kitchen countertops
- Window treatments
Leading Economic Indicators Mountain Region
September 15, 2011
Mountain States Region
Leading Economic Indicator Dips to Healthy Level:
Business Confidence Tumbles to Recession Levels
August survey results at a glance:
- Leading economic indicator dips to a healthy level.
- Employment gauge is consistent with annualized job growth above a healthy two percent.
- For the remainder of 2011, approximately 14.3 percent expect a decline in business activity, 33.4 percent anticipate an upturn in sales, and the remaining 52.3 percent expect no change in business activity.
- Business confidence slumped below growth neutral.
Overall Index: The overall index, or Business Conditions Index, which ranges between 0 and 100, slipped to 56.8 from 57.4 in July.An index of 50.0 is considered growth neutral.While the growth is likely to slow slightly due to the slowing of the U.S. economy, our survey results indicate that a strong energy sector and a stabilizing housing market are positively influencing the regional economy.This month we asked supply managers what the expected sales growth was for their company for the rest of 2011.Approximately 14.3 percent expect a decline in business activity, 33.4 percent anticipate an upturn in sales, and the remaining 52.3 percent expect no change in business activity for the rest of 2011.
Employment: The August employment index advanced to 57.6 from July's 56.2. Contrary to the nation, the Mountain States region is growing its employment at a solid pace.However, I do expect this pace to slow as the national slowdown begins to reduce regional growth.Readings over the past several months are consistent with annual job growth above a healthy two percent.
Wholesale Prices: The prices-paid index, which tracks the cost of raw materials and supplies, expanded to an inflationary 76.0 from 67.8 in July.Solid economic growth has generated inflationary pressures.Both regionally and nationally, inflationary pressures at the wholesale level remain too high to ignore the likelihood of excessive inflationary pressures at the consumer level.With the current Federal Reserve policy remaining very stimulative, I expect inflation to climb significantly above the Fed's target.
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