Covington hopes to help at least 70 homeowners or renters eliminate lead-based... More
Call it an image problem. Roofing scams abound, and reputable roofers get caught in the crossfire as state legislatures and the press fight back. What's a reputable roofer to do? Extend a little bit of kindness perhaps. More
The increasing sophistication of computerized hail-tracking systems enables a handful of roofers specializing in storm work to get to neighborhoods, and jobs, first. More
This year, State Roofing will spend just under $280,000 on premiums for workers' compensation insurance to cover its 140 employees -- $200,000 of that for the 60 who install. The Monroe, Wash., company buys that coverage through a fund run by the state's Department of Labor and Industry, which Lance Smith, State's president, says is very difficult to work with. More
Recent advances in surface finishes, a wider selection of woods and colors, and improvements in the installed appearance make a strong case for factory-finished floors. More
