Author: Rich Prue

Rochester, PA– A roofing project turned tragic in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, when a ladder hoist came into contact with high-voltage power lines, resulting in the death of one roofer and serious injuries to three others. The accident occurred on Wednesday, June 25, as an eight-man crew from Buccos Roofing was working on the Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, located just northwest of Pittsburgh. While repositioning a tall ladder hoist, several workers inadvertently touched a 23,000-volt overhead power line, leading to a devastating chain of events. According to reports from KDKA, WTAE, and WPXI, four workers were electrocuted, and three went into…

ROOFING | GUTTERS | SIDING  Here at HS Exteriors we specialize in roofing, siding and gutters. We are a locally owned and operated company servicing the Richmond metropolitan area. Our mission to provide the best workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to finish. Services Some of the services offered by HS Exteriors include free inspections, roof replacement, roof repair/maintenance, storm damage, asphalt shingle roofs, metal roofs, siding, and gutters. Areas Serviced Chesterfield, VA Richmond, VA Henrico, VA Ashland, VA Hanover, VA Mechanicsville, VA Recent Projects Find out more about HS Exteriors LLC hsexteriors.net Call (804) 939-0299 Facebook Instagram Youtube…

Buckingham Township, PA — A tragic accident claimed the life of a 58-year-old roofer over the weekend while working on a school roofing project in Bucks County. Jose Morales, of Adelphi, Maryland, was on the roof of Holicong Middle School in Buckingham Township when he reportedly tripped and fell approximately 30 feet to the ground. Emergency services, including Buckingham Township Police, EMS, and the Bucks County Coroner’s Office, responded to the scene shortly after 4 p.m. following a 911 call. Morales was pronounced dead at 4:10 p.m. An autopsy conducted by the Bucks County Coroner’s Office determined the cause of…

SNOHOMISH, Wash. — A Snohomish-based roofing company is facing more than $300,000 in new fines after a roofer fell from a two-story home and was hospitalized, the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) announced. Asset Roofing & Guttering Inc. was cited by L&I in May of 2025 following an investigation that revealed the worker’s fall protection system failed due to excessive slack in the safety rope. The fall occurred while the employee was installing shingles on a residential project. Despite being equipped with fall protection, the roofer slipped on the underlayment and plummeted to the ground without the system…

ROOFING | SIDING | GUTTERS |RESIDENTIAL | COMMERCIALDuraShield Roofing & Contracting is a full-service residential roofing, commercial roofing and multi-family roofing company in business since 2003.We service Appleton, Neenah and the Fox Cities. We also service Oshkosh, Fond du Lac, Green Bay, De Pere and surrounding communities.Our Mission: Provide the most dependable & durable roofing systems available while raising industry standards through integrity & service.We operate according to our CORE VALUES:Dependable – We do what we say we are going to doIntegrity – We always do the right thingGrowth- Promote a culture of personal developmentService- We go above & beyond…

METALCON 2025 Top Product Awards Applications due August 8, 2025   (Newton, Mass., – June 12, 2025) — METALCON, the premier global event for the metal construction and design industry, announces its Fifth Annual Top Product Awards, honoring the most innovative products, technologies and solutions shaping the future of the industry. METALCON exhibitors are invited to submit nominations across 15 product categories, showcasing their most innovative offerings. Eligible products must have been introduced to the market on or after Jan. 1, 2024, and its manufacturer must be a participating exhibitor at METALCON 2025. Exhibitors are eligible to nominate one top metal product. Award…

ROOFING | GUTTERS | SIDING | RESIDENTIAL | COMMERCIAL  Owner AJ Stoffels spent his early years working all across the U.S. building roofs, but in 2009 things began to change. He saw common gaps between what customers were saying they wanted, and what roofing companies were delivering on a national scale. He decided then and there to be a force for positive change. Badgerland Exteriors was created in Sauk City, and has been serving customers faithfully for over a decade. Badgerland Exteriors specializes in roofing and solar installation for residential and commercial properties. Our team members are experts in their…

(Newton, Mass., – June 3, 2025)— METALCON is honored to welcome Clinton “Clint” Romesha, retired U.S. Army Staff Sergeant and Medal of Honor Recipient, as the featured keynote speaker for its 2025 event. Romesha will take the stage on Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 9:00 am at the Las Vegas Convention Center to deliver a compelling presentation entitled, “Always Forward – Lessons in Leadership and Resilience.” Romesha was awarded the Medal of Honor in 2013 by President Barack Obama for his extraordinary heroism during the 14-hour Battle of Kamdesh in Afghanistan—one of the most intense engagements of the Afghan war. He is the…

Choosing the right roofing material significantly impacts your home’s durability, appearance, and resale value. Among the most trusted names in North America, GAF and CertainTeed offer top-tier architectural shingles: GAF Timberline HDZ and CertainTeed Landmark Pro. GAF, founded in 1886, is North America’s largest roofing manufacturer. Its Timberline HDZ shingles focus on performance, ease of installation, and broad availability. CertainTeed, a premium brand owned by Saint-Gobain since 1904, is known for its emphasis on material density, vibrant aesthetics, and long-term durability. This detailed guide compares both products across specifications, design, durability, warranties, and real-world feedback—empowering homeowners to make a confident…

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, Mo. — In a shocking repeat of an already unbelievable event, a car went airborne and crashed into the roof of the Clay-Ray Veterans Hall early Wednesday morning — the second time such an incident has occurred in just a matter of months. According to Excelsior Springs police, the crash happened around 7:20 a.m. A man was driving along Linwood Avenue when he failed to stop at St. Louis Avenue. The vehicle launched off the roadway, sailed through the air, and slammed into the roof of the local veterans building. Back in February, a similar crash left two…