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ARE YOU CAPABLE OF FIXING ROOF PROBLEMS? It’s a universal rule that most roofs will have an issue at some point in time. Sure, some systems are more hassle-free than others (like spray foam), but even spray foam roofs encounter issues occasionally. When these issues arise and you want to tackle them yourself, there are … Read more

While we believe that spray foam is the best roofing system on the planet, we know it’s not right in every scenario. Even Michael Jordan wasn’t great at baseball. Spray foam is a premier roofing system, but there are times when other systems should be used. However, this post isn’t about those situations. This post … Read more

Many people are afraid of spray foam because it has a higher price tag than many other roofing systems. This is a misguided viewpoint for several reasons, though. 1. Spray foam is more expensive, but you’re also getting a far superior product. Better wind uplift resistance, longer life-cycle, better insulation, better waterproofing, just to name … Read more

Replacing Your Roof With Zero Downtime For many building owners, they can replace their roof at certain times with no problem. For school systems, summer break is the best time to replace their roof. For government buildings, if the work is done at night there are no disruptions. But what if you are operating a … Read more

IRC Employees Save a Life While at Lunch Around noon on Sept 21, 2018, Superintendent Richard Foster & Foreman Corey Walters stopped at a local gas station for some lunch. As they were leaving, Richard Foster looked in the rearview mirror and saw someone laying outside a car door with their feet still inside. He … Read more

Electrical Safety Here at IRC, we often work on roofs where power lines and electrical weather heads are in the area that we need to work. It is easy to underestimate the dangerous potential of electricity because its use is so common. However, electricity can cause burns, shocks, and electrocution. If the power lines are … Read more

Fall Protection Falls and falling objects can result from unstable working surfaces, ladders that are not safely positioned, and misuse of fall protection. Falls are among the most common causes of serious work related injuries and deaths and account for disabling roughly 400,000 workers each year. Workers are subject to falls or to the dangers … Read more

Safety Harnesses Safety harnesses are a common form of fall protection PPE (Personal Protection Equipment). Due to the dangers of working at heights, assuring that your harness is in good condition is essential for a safe work environment. When used properly they have the potential to save a life in crisis, but if the safety … Read more

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics there were a total of 5,147 fatal work injuries and 194,300 nonfatal work injuries, in the construction industry, recorded in the United States in 2017. Here at Insulated Roofing Contractors (IRC) we take safety seriously, so serious that our employees spend nearly 5,200 man-hours in classrooms for safety training. … Read more

The quality of air we breathe, both on and off the job, have major effects to our respiratory system. Every day, millions of workers face an unnecessary health threat because of air contaminants in the workplace that get into our respiratory system. Each year thousands of diseases and deaths are linked to this occupational hazard. … Read more

Everyday more than 120 construction workers are disabled due to an eye injury. Many employees are unaware of the potential hazards that are on a job site creating a greater risk for injury. Although many safety professionals agree that workplace eye injuries are preventable, OSHA estimates that 1,000 eye injuries occur every day in the … Read more

MAKE YOUR ROOF LAST AS LONG AS POSSIBLE Once you’ve installed your roof, it can be easy to “set it and forget it”. That’s a good strategy for crock-pots, but not for roofs. When it comes to a roof, a better strategy is to inspect and maintain it regularly throughout the year. We recommend inspecting … Read more