With commercial roofing reaching up to $5.3 billion in sales in 2014, there are a lot of opportunities for roof contractors to strengthen their businesses’ competitiveness. The reputation that a contractor already has, the products that he uses, and the overall quality of his workmanship will have a strong bearing on how far his business […]
Because a roof is a critical part of a building’s structure, any breakdown in its performance can be detrimental. Commercial roofing is also one of the most expensive investments a building owner can make, and with many warranties in the roofing industry proving to be less-than-clear or less-than-upfront, customer concerns over the specifics over a […]
Today, we examine the power of white roof coatings and how they are saving building owners across the United States hundreds of millions of dollars in net energy savings. Back in 2008, a science research conference advised that if “cool roofs” were on top of more buildings in the United States, building owners could see […]
Today’s economic conditions are making the job market tight nowadays, and many people are deciding to start their own business as an alternative. One of the industries in which many are finding great business opportunities is the roofing industry, as there is always demand for roof contractors. Commercial roofing sales in 2014 alone are expected […]
Today, we take a look at the different commercial roofing systems that are installed on top of flat and low slope buildings across America. Types of Flat and Low Slope Roof Systems Today In general, there are currently five basic classifications of commercial roofs that have flat or low slope configurations: Built-up roofing Metal roofing […]
Today, we cover the fourth component of our “Starting a Commercial Roofing Business” blog series: enlisting effective marketing techniques and strategies to get your name out there. Once you have decided on a name, selected the roofing products you will use for servicing, and learned how to install all roofing systems correctly, the next part […]
Today, we discuss the third part of our “Starting a Commercial Roofing Business” series: roof systems training. One of the most critical parts of starting a roofing business is learning how to install different kinds of roof systems correctly. While it is certainly one of the most important steps, it is a requirement that many […]
Today, as part of our “Starting a Commercial Roofing Business” blog series, we cover the second essential step of a business start-up: selecting the roofing products that offer the most customer value. Why is Roofing Product Quality Important? There are quite a few reasons why the roofing materials you select and use for your services […]
The beginning of 2014 has been a tremendously exciting period for Choice Roof Contractor Group: we are continuing to see greater interest from prospective members across the United States and rapid growth in our membership base. A recent event that our leadership hosted in Middlebury, Indiana, though, offered a glimpse into the gathering momentum that […]
With commercial roofing sales projected to reach $5.3 billion in 2014 and residential and commercial roofing sales expected to increase to $27.2 billion in 2017, there has never been a better time for starting a roofing business. But it will not be easy to gain a sizable piece of this growing market, as economic conditions […]
