Author: Rich Prue

Mechanicsburg, PA– S&L Roofing, Gutters, and Siding LLC came under fire after it was discovered that the owner allowed his 12- and 14-year-old sons to work on roofs atop a Mechanicsburg apartment complex in June 2024. This dangerous decision exposed them to the construction industry’s leading cause of death: falls from heights. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA, launched an investigation following a tip-off from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry. Inspectors found that the minors were not only at risk of falling, but were also using incorrectly set extension ladders and pneumatic nail guns – clear…

Biloxi– A Biloxi dentist, J. Jules Eustice, is suing Pride Roofing LLC, operating as Pride Roofing and Construction LLC, in Harrison County Circuit Court, alleging negligence, breach of warranty, and unjust enrichment. Eustice is seeking a minimum of $60,000 to cover his losses, along with punitive damages, interest, and attorney’s fees. Eustice signed a contract with Pride Roofing in April 2021 after his downtown dental office’s roof was damaged by Hurricane Zeta in October 2020. He chose Pride Roofing based on the qualifications and experience presented by a company representative, according to the lawsuit.  Pride Roofing is based in Hammond,…

Gloversville, NY– A construction company owner has been sentenced after attempting to cover up a worksite injury by moving a dying employee’s body. Jeremiah Wiedemann, 43, of Gloversville, who owns Wiedemann Sons Roofing, had not purchased workers’ compensation insurance. Prosecutors suggested this was his motive for hiding the injury.  Wiedemann received a sentence of five years’ probation and a fine. He pleaded guilty to the felony charge of tampering with physical evidence. Wiedemann admitted that on May 12, 2023, he moved a semiconscious employee from a job site in Northampton to the Batchellerville Bridge in Saratoga County. There, he called…

FRANKFURT — German police shot at a man who threatened officers with a slate roofing hammer and a Molotov cocktail on the sidelines of a Euro 2024 soccer fan parade in central Hamburg on Sunday, police said. The attacker was injured in the leg and was receiving medical care but his condition is not life-threatening, a police spokesperson said.“He apparently tried to set fire to this Molotov cocktail and then approached several people including police officers, and the police officers then had to make use of their firearms,” said Hamburg police spokesperson Sandra Levgruen.The man is a 39-year-old German, and may…

Duluth, MN– A roofer working on a Duluth home died after he was electrocuted. Duluth police say the incident happened around 10:30 Thursday morning, May 30. Their initial investigation shows that a roofer was climbing a ladder with a metal rain gutter on North 17th Avenue East. At some point the metal gutter came into contact with a power line, electrocuting him. A police spokesperson says the man was transported to a local hospital where they were pronounced dead. His name has not been released until next of kin is notified.

Midland, MI– A contractor performing maintenance work on the roof of a Midland grocery store noticed something unusual about the store’s sign.Upon opening a small door on the back of the sign, he discovered a woman who had turned the sign into her apartment. She claimed to have been residing there for a year.“It was crazy. I about had a heart attack,” the worker told responding Midland police officers, according to video footage of the incident. “This is the weirdest thing I’ve ever found.”The 34-year-old woman emerged from the sign dressed head to toe in black — including a balaclava,…

Denver, Co — In late April, a series of alleged roofing scammers wreaked havoc in Denver’s Congress Park neighborhood, leaving multiple families with damaged roofs and significant financial losses. Victims reported that the scammers employed aggressive tactics, including planting mealworms in shingles and falsely claiming termite infestations, to deceive homeowners into paying for unnecessary repairs. The ordeal has left residents like John Prout and Jim Ford grappling with frustration and financial strain. John Prout’s encounter with the scammers began when a man claiming to be a roofer approached his home and handed him a flyer for a company called Uptown…

The Importance of Roofing Takeoffs for Roofers In the competitive world of roofing, every dollar counts. From bidding on projects to maximizing profitability, accuracy is key. That’s where roofing takeoffs come in. As roofers, ensuring precise material takeoffs is essential for success. What are Roofing Takeoffs? Roofing takeoffs involve measuring and calculating the materials needed for a roofing project. From shingles and underlayment to flashing and nails, every component must be accounted for. This meticulous process provides an accurate estimate of material quantities required, ensuring nothing is overlooked. Why are Roofing Takeoffs Important? Confident Bidding: When bidding on roofing…

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March 28, 2014 — SRS Distribution Inc. has announced its agreement to be acquired by The Home Depot for $18.250 billion, marking a significant development in the building products distribution sector. This acquisition is poised to reshape the landscape of the industry, with SRS Distribution set to operate as an autonomous business unit under The Home Depot’s umbrella, with a strategic focus on accelerating growth within the professional market segment. SRS Distribution, over its 16-year trajectory, has emerged as one of the fastest-growing distributors of building products in the United States. The proposed acquisition is expected to harness the collective…