Roofing safety

A roof hatch can make inspection, maintenance, HVAC service, and other rooftop work much easier. But it also creates one…

If you are planning a new metal roof, repairing an existing one, or comparing contractor quotes, you may hear terms…

Applying a coating to an aging metal roof can look like a straightforward maintenance project. In reality, the job combines…

Removing an old coating from a metal roof can look simple until you start dealing with peeling layers, rust, sharp…

Getting onto a metal roof may look simple from the ground. In reality, roof access safety involves much more than…

Working on a metal roof can look simple from the ground. Once someone steps onto the surface, the risk changes…

Applying a coating to an aging metal roof can look like a straightforward maintenance project. But before anyone opens a…

Hiring a contractor to repair or replace a metal roof can raise an important question: What OSHA roofing requirements should…

Metal roofs are durable, long-lasting, and resistant to many types of storm damage. They can also be extremely slippery. Rain,…

A flat or low-slope metal roof may look safer than a steep roof, but a fall can still happen within…

A rooftop HVAC problem can quickly become a roofing problem, especially when the equipment sits on or penetrates a metal…

Working on a metal roof can look straightforward from the ground. Once someone climbs onto it, the risks change quickly….

A metal roof can last for decades, but installing, inspecting, or repairing one can put workers at serious risk of…

Roof work is one of the most dangerous home improvement projects. Whether you’re replacing shingles, cleaning gutters, inspecting storm damage,…