EagleView Technologies has released QuickSquares Report, a sales and marketing tool for roofing contractors that delivers an overall estimate of roof size within about an hour’s time from when the order is placed.

On the night of June 24, 2013 a massive storm hit several towns along the Iowa-Illinois border, an area known as the “Quad Cities.”

When dry ice blasting is applied properly on the right application, it’s almost miraculous how well it works.

As discussed in Part I of this series, which appeared in the October issue of R&R, a contract is an agreement voluntarily entered into by two or more parties with the intention of creating a legal obligation. Moving on from the basics, here we will discuss home improvement laws and the most important legal provisions for any restoration contract.

In recent years, roof measurements based on aerial imagery have revolutionized the way many restoration contractors work by eliminating some of the pains involved with measuring and estimating roof repairs.

“You’ve gotta reinvent your business every five years – you have to. You’ve gotta be constantly reinventing or else you get stale and fall behind the times.”

ScopeAssist, a cloud-based solution that delivers aerial images and measurements, has already reached the 1,000 user milestone just 90 days after its product launch, according to its developer Accurence, Inc.

Smart Man Tools has developed the RipCart, a tool that allows you to control a circular saw from an upright position.

Looking for a new source of revenue in your restoration business? Consider going into the self-performed roofing business.

Kemper Systems America has released its ready-to-use KEMPEROL Roofpatch, which uses waterproofing technology to stop leaks and cover damaged areas until adequate repair can be made.