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• Broward County Roofs Before the Storm Checkli...
  Broward County Gov, Jul 03, 2008
  Rather than checking the roof yourself, which can be dangerous and cause damage to the roof, hire a licensed roofing pro
  
  
• Cool Roofs and Emissivity
  Energy Star Gov, Jun 18, 2008
  Solar reflectance is the most important characteristic of a roof product in terms of yielding the highest energy savings
  
  
• Significance of the Roof
  NPS Gov, Mar 14, 2008
  The roof is a highly vulnerable element of a shelter that will inevitably fail.
  
  
• New 2008 Construction Laws Provide Added Prot...
  CLSB, Jan 16, 2008
  As the New Year rolls in, the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) reminds consumers that new laws will strengthen
  
  
• OSHA Records Another Successful Enforcement Y...
  OSHA, Jan 02, 2008
  OSHA Records Another Successful Enforcement Year in FY 2007
  
  
• Home Improvement Program Works
  VLB Home, Dec 17, 2007
  The Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) will lend eligible Texas veterans up to $25,000 for up to 20 years on a fixed-rate n
  
  
• U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA forms safety ...
  OSHA, Dec 12, 2007
  Reducing injuries and worksite hazards and enhancing safety and health for roofing employees in the greater
  
  
• Library to Present New Name and New Look to C...
  San Antonio Library, Dec 05, 2007
  The Tobin Endowment donated more than $300,000 for improvements to the branch library, including new carpet, interior pa
  
  
• The Appellate Court Building has been an impo...
  cdb.state.il.us, Nov 28, 2007
  The Appellate Court Building has been an important part of Mt. Vernon for 153 years, and we want to make sure it stays t
  
  
• Contractors State License Board’s Enforcement...
  Contractor State License Board, Oct 31, 2007
  The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) is considered to be one of the top regulatory agencies in the nati
  
  
• Roof system means savings for homeowners
  Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oct 24, 2007
  Homeowners could see their summer utility bills fall by 8 percent or more with a new roof and
  
  
• OSHA settles Building and Construction Trades...
  U.S Department of Labor, Oct 17, 2007
  As a result of the settlement, OSHA will issue a new document which provides specific enforcement procedures for complia
  
  
• FCC Roof Replacement Phase 1 Rebid
  Alaska State, Oct 10, 2007
  Work of this Contract comprises general construction for replacement of designated
  
  
• Crisco Announces $96,000 in Funding at School...
  senatedems.ct.gov, Oct 03, 2007
  This is part of a statewide effort to improve the quality of school readiness in Connecticut
  
  
• Alberts Hails Grants for Brooklyn Schools, El...
  House Republican, Jul 26, 2007
  At Ellis Technical High School in Danielson a portion of the grant will go toward roof repair and replacement.
  
  
• Mayor Coleman Dedicates Green Roof At Macales...
  U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Jul 26, 2007
  Funded by a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency this is the second green roof installed at Macalester.
  
  
• MaineHousing Can Help Repair
  The State of Maine, Jul 05, 2007
  Maine offers low interest rate loans to help people whose homes were damaged or destroyed by the Patriots Day storm.
  
  
• Decisions and Penalties in Major Central Vall...
  State of California, Jun 12, 2007
  Dozens of homeowners and over three hundred and fifty thousand dollars in mechanic's liens involved in Modesto Roofing.
  
  
• OCA Busts Home Repair Fraud Ring
  Georgia.gov, Jun 07, 2007
  Criminal investigators from the Governors OCA arrested an charged a few men with racketeering for their alleged involvem
  
  
• Roofing Program Completes Successful Year
  Los Alamos National Laboratory, May 31, 2007
  Complex wide effort replaces nearly 150000 square feet of roofing at Los Alamos in 2006.
  
  
• Nesting Chimney Swifts
  State of South Carolina, May 14, 2007
  South Carolina residents who are hearing strange noises coming from their chimneys can be assured that the visitors are
  
  
• Solar Roofs Plan In California
  State Of California, Apr 17, 2007
  Current implementation of the Million Solar Roofs plan only applies to customers of Pacific Gas and Electric
  
  
• Active Solar Heating
  Department of Energy, Apr 11, 2007
  Heating your home with an active solar energy system can significantly
  
  
• Alternative Solution For Asphalt Scrap
  State of California, Mar 21, 2007
  Approximately 11 million tons of waste asphalt roofing shingles are generated
  
  
• Replace Roofing With Fire Resistant Materials
  Fema Government, Feb 19, 2007
  If the roof of your house is covered with wood or asphalt shingles
  
  
• Repair or Replace Your Roof
  NPS Federal Government, Feb 07, 2007
  Understanding potential weaknesses of roofing material also requires knowledge of repair difficulties
  
  
• Roofs Play A Key Role In Protecting Building
  Dept. of Energy, Jan 26, 2007
  Different roof designs and materials are used for residential and commercial buildings
  
  
• Solar Heating and Cooling
  U.S. Department of Energy, Dec 29, 2006
  Using passive solar design techniques to heat and cool your home can be both environmentally friendly and cost effective
  
  
• Tech Set Helps Build Storm Resistant Roofs
  National Association of Home Builders, Nov 29, 2006
  PATH notes that a strong and durable roof is a homes first line of protection against a major storm and that most storm
  
  
• Low Slope Roofs Gain Popularity In Some Resid...
  National Roofing Contractors Association - Press Release, Nov 15, 2006
  Some architects and builders are recommending low slope roof designs
  
  
• Information on Roofs
  US Department of Labor, Oct 23, 2006
  A leaky roof can damage ceilings, walls, and furnishings
  
  
• Elementary School Replaces Roof With Somethin...
  energystar.gov, Oct 20, 2006
  These savings are due to both greatly reduced electric power demand and lower electric energy consumption. The school re
  
  
• Photovoltaic Test Facility Experiments With D...
  nist.gov, Oct 20, 2006
  The nine PV roofing products being monitored over the next 15 months fall within three general categories of photovoltai
  
  
• Green Roofs Becoming a Great Choice for Areas...
  epa.gov, Oct 20, 2006
  Green roofs can be used in many applications, including industrial facilities, residences, offices, and other commercial
  
  

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