🧹 This Week in Roofing History – 1927
Bird & Son blurred the line between roof and rug, branding both as waterproof, durable, and built to last. From rooftops to living rooms, Bird defied wear and weather.
#RoofingHistory#BirdRoofing#1920sAds#RoofingInnovation
🛠️ This Week in Roofing History
In 1922, Chicago’s Federal Cement Tile Co. pioneered reinforced cement roof slabs—fireproof, maintenance-free, and engineered for industrial America.
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🚗 This Week in Roofing History
In 1944, Johns-Manville proudly topped the Studebaker plant with its 5-acre asbestos roof—designed for fire safety & zero maintenance.
#RoofingHistory#JohnsManville#Studebaker#AsbestosEra
Ready to turn your crew into a high-performing team? Part 2 of my @MetalCShop series covers practical strategies to build strong, accountable teams:
🔗 https://t.co/LyE4PNefCW
#RoofingLeadership#TeamManagement#MetalRoofing
🧊 This Week in Roofing History
Before modern liquids, Rubertite cold-process coatings gave roofers a safer way to waterproof—no flames, just mineral rubber & elbow grease.
#RoofingHistory#ColdProcess#Rubertite#MiamiRoofing
Crew leaders are the backbone of field success. In my @FRSA_Florida article, I share how they drive production and prevent costly delays:
🔗 https://t.co/xfiX7NwvjY (Sep 2023, pg. 32)
#RoofingLeadership#FieldEfficiency#FRSA
Great roofing teams are led, not lucked into. Part 1 of my @RoofersCoffee series covers how leadership builds high-performing crews:
🔗 https://t.co/fiLVC2VOt8
#RoofingLeadership#TeamManagement#RoofingBusiness
🛠️ This Week in Roofing History
York Asphalt Roofing Co. called themselves “The Biggest Roofers in Eastern Pennsylvania” back in the 1930s—because quality and confidence never go out of style.
#RoofingHistory#BUR#YorkPA#OldSchoolRoofing
Roofing contractors should be part of the spec conversation. My latest @MetalCShop article shares how to engage architects and influence better project outcomes:
🔗 https://t.co/cQGvkwIMpX
#MetalRoofing#ConstructionSpecs#RoofingCollaboration
🔪 This Week in Roofing History
Before battery tools ruled the jobsite, roofers swore by R. Murphy's "Stay Sharp" knives. Precision, grip, & steel that didn’t quit.
#RoofingHistory#StaySharp#MurphyKnives#RoofingTools
Construction drawings are critical to every roofing job. In my @FRSA_Florida article, I break down how to read them accurately and efficiently:
🔗 https://t.co/xfiX7NwvjY (Oct 2023, pg. 30)
#RoofingContractors#BlueprintReading#FRSA
Want to make better roofing business decisions? My latest @RoofersCoffee article explains how to turn your data into a competitive edge:
🔗 https://t.co/mSobSOtzTd
#BusinessIntelligence#RoofingBusiness#DataDriven
Price isn’t the only reason people buy. My latest @CoatingsCShop article explores the psychology of selling in roofing—and how to win more work:
🔗 https://t.co/EIKN1BjvKF
#RoofingSales#PsychologyOfSelling#ContractorGrowth
Tech is changing how we keep roofing crews safe. In my latest @CoatingsCShop article, I cover the tools and trends that are elevating jobsite safety:
🔗 https://t.co/En7uaClm4y
#RoofingSafety#ConstructionTech#WorkplaceInnovation
Proud to partner with @RoofersCoffee to launch critical safety training for the roofing industry. Let’s build safer jobsites together:
🔗 https://t.co/4yZpNd8SLL
#RoofingSafety#WorkforceTraining#RoofingIndustry