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Introducing the Bil-Guard® 2.0 Roof Hatch Safety Railing System

March 14, 2024

Introducing the Bil-Guard® 2.0 Roof Hatch Safety Railing System

Keep your building's roofing application safe and code compliant with the Bil-Guard® 2.0 Roof Hatch Safety Railing System.

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Alpine SnowGuards Unveils 2023 Best-Selling Snow Guards for All Roof Types

January 30, 2024

Alpine SnowGuards Unveils 2023 Best-Selling Snow Guards for All Roof Types

Alpine SnowGuards, a leading name in snow retention systems, has released its highly anticipated list of best-selling snow guards for 2023. Whether you're a seasoned roofing professional or new to the industry, this curated selection promises performance and reliability across various roof types.

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Did you know that smoke is the most deadly part of a fire?

January 23, 2024

Did you know that smoke is the most deadly part of a fire?

BILCO fire safety products are designed for proper ventilation and emergency evacuation. Make sure your building is safe and up to code.

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Strategies and Materials to Combat Thermal Bridging

January 11, 2024

Strategies and Materials to Combat Thermal Bridging

With escalating energy costs, the quest for efficient insulation materials that curtail energy transfer has intensified among homeowners and builders. Even with superior insulation, the specter of thermal transfer lingers, especially when thermal bridging occurs between a structure's interior and exterior. To thwart thermal bridging, creating a seamless, continuous insulation barrier around the building's exterior is paramount. Employing the right materials and strategies can accomplish this with efficacy and confidence.

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Enhance Rooftop Safety with Heightwise Blog by LadderPort: A Comprehensive Guide

January 9, 2024

Enhance Rooftop Safety with Heightwise Blog by LadderPort: A Comprehensive Guide

When it comes to working at heights, prioritizing safety isn't just a choice; it's an absolute necessity. For those navigating rooftops regularly, ensuring safety measures are in place is paramount. This is where the 'Heightwise Blog' by LadderPort emerges as an invaluable resource, offering a treasure trove of insights into rooftop access and safety.

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The Ultimate Snow Management Solution: Fusion-Guard, a Best-Selling Snow Guard for 20 Roof Types

November 14, 2023

The Ultimate Snow Management Solution: Fusion-Guard, a Best-Selling Snow Guard for 20 Roof Types

In the dynamic realm of roofing solutions, Alpine SnowGuards' Fusion-Guard emerges as a design marvel, seamlessly blending innovation, versatility, and performance. We delve into the features that make Fusion-Guard a best-selling snow guard for an impressive range of 20 roof types.

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Fall Protection Railing Systems

October 24, 2023

Fall Protection Railing Systems

Railing and guardrail systems are the workhorse products at Safety Rail Company. Their modular, non-penetrating designs — personalized to fit any project requirements — always meet or exceed OSHA regulations and ensure that your jobsite is safe, secure, and productive.

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BILCO Roof Hatch Paves Way For Delivery of Important Medical Device

October 10, 2023

BILCO Roof Hatch Paves Way For Delivery of Important Medical Device

Discover how a custom BILCO roof hatch helped safely deliver crucial medical equipment to a hospital in Louisiana.

A unique piece of medical equipment, a Gamma Knife, was installed at the Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans. It is used to help fight brain cancer and there are only approximately 300 in use around the world. The device was lowered into the building by cranes through a custom 12-foot x 9-foot BILCO Type D roof hatch.The hatch allows for workers to install Cobalt-60, a radiation source which is used in the Gamma Knife and a portion of which must be replaced about every 5 years.

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BlueWater: Ensuring Safe Rooftop Installations and Fall Protection Solutions for Schools and Universities

July 27, 2023

BlueWater: Ensuring Safe Rooftop Installations and Fall Protection Solutions for Schools and Universities

As summer sets in, schools and universities seize the opportunity to conduct essential rooftop projects, including roofing installations and maintenance. With the academic year on hold, and favorable weather conditions, this time of the year is ideal for such endeavors. However, safety is of utmost importance, especially when working at heights. That's where BlueWater comes in - providing top-notch fall protection solutions and products designed specifically for educational institutions.

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Alpine SnowGuards: Optimal Layout Recommendations for Pad-Style Snow Guards

July 19, 2023

Alpine SnowGuards: Optimal Layout Recommendations for Pad-Style Snow Guards

Introducing Alpine SnowGuards' comprehensive guide to achieving the best performance with their pad-style snow guards. This article highlights the standard layout options available and outlines the process for receiving personalized layout recommendations from Alpine SnowGuards, a trusted name in the snow guard industry for over 30 years.

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How it Works: Solaris® Cool Roof for Solar Reflectivity

May 5, 2023

How it Works: Solaris® Cool Roof for Solar Reflectivity

As more consumers request sustainable materials, CertainTeed is ready with multiple options. One of the top sustainable products from their Landmark® series is the Landmark Solaris solar-reflective shingle. Let’s learn more about these shingles and the forward-thinking technology used to develop them.

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Using roof cover board to reduce outside sound transmission

February 21, 2023

Using roof cover board to reduce outside sound transmission

Learn about tested roof assemblies to meet indoor environmental quality needs.

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LadderPort™ - the Safer, Less Expensive Alternative To Vertical Ladders

December 26, 2022

LadderPort™ - the Safer, Less Expensive Alternative To Vertical Ladders

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Roof hatches provide safe and convenient access to roof areas by means of an interior ladder, ship stair or service stair

December 19, 2022

Roof hatches provide safe and convenient access to roof areas by means of an interior ladder, ship stair or service stair

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What rooftop safety solutions can help you achieve total compliance?

November 9, 2022

What rooftop safety solutions can help you achieve total compliance?

Did you know for the 12th consecutive year, OSHA has identified Fall Protection General Requirements (1926.501) as the most cited violation of the year with 5,260 infractions — more than double the second ranking violation.

Prevent these costly citations by being proactive. Check out SRC’s diverse lineup of rooftop safety solutions to see how we can help you achieve total compliance!

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New Solar Snow Guard Calculator developed by Alpine SnowGuards

October 24, 2022

New Solar Snow Guard Calculator developed by Alpine SnowGuards

Our engineering stars have aligned with the brightest star of all, the sun! Alpine SnowGuards has developed a snow guard calculator especially for solar installers. As manufacturers of the only solar snow management system on the market, it was only a matter of time. And that time is happily now! If you or your customers live in snow country and you have, or are in process of installing, rooftop solar panels, then read on.

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Easily Forgotten Industrial Rooftop Fall Hazards: Hatches & Skylights

September 28, 2022

Easily Forgotten Industrial Rooftop Fall Hazards: Hatches & Skylights

When you look at your industrial facility rooftop, the fall hazard you immediately notice is likely the leading edge. In fact, you probably already have fall protection equipment like guardrails in place at your roof edge to protect workers. However, its important to recognize that other fall hazards exist on your rooftop that require specialized roof safety equipment ranging from a roof hatch safety rail to skylight fall protection cages.

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Do OSHA Drone Inspections Increase the Need for Proper Roof Fall Protection?

June 29, 2022

Do OSHA Drone Inspections Increase the Need for Proper Roof Fall Protection?

As an employer, you’re obligated to provide a safe workplace for your people. And among your top priorities is fall protection for anyone working at heights of 4' or more. If an OSHA inspector were to enter your facility right now, they would want to see that you're using an OSHA compliant guardrail, gates, and other fall protection equipment where appropriate within your facility. And while you may also be using OSHA-compliant roof fall protection, it may not be so easy for the inspector’s to see at first glance.

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Bil-Guard 2.0: designed with worker safety in mind

May 11, 2022

Bil-Guard 2.0: designed with worker safety in mind

The Bil-Guard 2.0 is designed with worker safety in mind. The product provides a permanent means of fall protection for roof hatch openings. Watch this video to learn more:

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Expert Tips for Choosing the Right Bird Spike Strips

April 8, 2022

Expert Tips for Choosing the Right Bird Spike Strips

Large, uncontrolled populations of roosting birds can be a nightmare. Popular avian roosting areas are marked by unsightly streaks of salt and pepper droppings. Not only do these areas look bad, but significant accumulations of bird droppings will actually damage wood, stain fabrics, corrode metal, concrete, and stone, and short out electrical equipment. If your home or business has been selected as a communal roosting area by neighborhood birds, you can’t afford to let the behavior continue. You need to take decisive action to make your property less hospitable to feathered visitors.

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