Author: Rich Prue

Rich Prue is the founder of The Roofer’s Helper, a leading resource for roofing contractors and homeowners seeking expert advice on roofing industry trends, business tips, and home maintenance. With years of hands-on experience as a second-generation roofer, Rich brings practical knowledge and insider insights to help roofing professionals start and grow their businesses and serve clients effectively. The Roofer's Helper platform reaches close to 1 million followers on social media, offering both educational and entertaining content, business resources, marketing tips, and product recommendations to roofing professionals and homeowners alike. https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-prue/

ROOFING | GUTTERS | SIDING | RESIDENTIAL | COMMERCIAL  Ridgeline Construction Roofing & Exteriors is a family-owned-and-operated small business that believes in providing quality customer service and workmanship at the best price. We know that your most valuable asset is your family, and we never take this for granted. We are headquartered in Athens, Alabama and have other offices in the Mobile and Pensacola areas. Ridgeline Construction Roofing & Exteriors is owned and operated by Terry and Lauren Marsh. Terry has an extensive background as a residential home building superintendent prior to founding Ridgeline. He worked for builders in Alabama…

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Huntley, Illinois– A roofing worker is in critical condition after falling from the roof of a two-story home Thursday morning in unincorporated McHenry County, just outside Huntley, Illinois. Emergency crews from the Huntley Fire Protection District responded to the incident around 7:50 a.m. in the 15000 block of Lerita Drive after receiving reports of a serious fall. Upon arrival, first responders found a male worker with life-threatening injuries sustained in the fall from the second-story roof of a residential home. The injured man was part of a roofing crew performing work on the property at the time of the accident,…

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Miami, FL– A Miami-area roofer who found himself at the center of a deadly conspiracy has pleaded guilty to his role in a murder-for-hire scheme orchestrated by one of South Florida’s most prominent real estate developers. From Roofing to Crime: A Fatal Connection Fausto “Cuba” Villar, 43, wasn’t just fixing roofs. He was quietly helping organize a plot to murder a multi-millionaire’s wife. Hired to work on the Coral Gables mansion of developer Sergio Pino, Villar, a convicted felon, became more than just a tradesman on the job. Federal authorities say Pino recruited Villar to help arrange the murder of…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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