What is an El Nino or El Nina Southern Oscillation Cycle?

Feb 22, 2016

Based on the 2015 record-breaking rainfalls and passive Hurricane season Florida experienced it’s safe to say we have been in an El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) cycle. The El Niño cycle actually began in March of 2015. The climate impacts are typically not clearly noticeable until early fall and…

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Thank you for continually trusting RAMCON.

Feb 8, 2016

As we race into 2016, we want to thank you for continually trusting RAMCON with your roofing needs. Without the trust, you place in our abilities we could not continue to be Florida’s premier commercial roofing contractor. Each New Year we take a minute to reflect on the previous year with gratitude and…

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Experience Modification Rate

Apr 13, 2015

EMR , Experience Modification Rate

EMR evaluates the experience and safety record of a contractor. It is a number used by insurance companies to gauge both past cost of injuries and future chances of risk. An EMR of 1.0 is considered the industry average. It effects a company’s ability to obtain credit and result in higher insurance premiums,…

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Roof Punctures: Causes & Solutions

Apr 9, 2015

The leading source of roof leaks is puncturing the roof membrane. Practically every type of roofing system is susceptible to punctures – even multiple layers of asphalt roofing systems. The roofing system supports essential facets of the facility like HVAC units, grease traps, exhaust fans,…

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Spotlight Project: TopGolf

Apr 8, 2015

Roofing Project

Organization: TopGolf
System: TPO and Standing Seam Metal Roof Panels RAMCON installed a 2,100 Sq. foot TPO roof system on the main building and 320 Sq. feet of standing seam metal panels on the canopy over the driving range. TopGolf is part of The Estuary development on I-75 and Palm River Road. The…

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Issue 80 Crossword Puzzle Information

Apr 6, 2015

Answer Key Across
2. EMULSION In roofing, a coating consisting of asphalt and fillers suspended in water. 3. BALLAST Weight used to protect single-ply roofs or to prevent blow-off of systems, which are not adhered. 5. BLISTER An enclosed raised spot evident on the surface of a roof. They are mainly…

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Keep your Roof-Life-Cycle Healthy.

Apr 6, 2015

Featured

During the recession of 2008, many begrudgingly postponed maintenance on their facilities to stay afloat. Now the economy is coming back along with growing commercial construction activity. According to CMD group and Oxford Economics, the faster-than-projected economic recovery is pushing…

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DIY – IS NOT FOR ROOF MANAGEMENT

Feb 18, 2015

Management , Proactive Maintenance

SCENARIO: You have a roof leak. Tenants are complaining, liabilities are increasing and assets are being damaged. You have to respond…and you need to do it now. What should you do, send a maintenance technician to repair the problem or call a qualified roofing contractor? How you choose to respond to…

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Budgeting For Roof Expenses in 2015

Feb 11, 2015

Building owners and managers, commonly include the cost for roof replacement, and roof retrofit (re-cover major repair/restoration) as capital expenditures. While yearly preventive maintenance and minor repairs are typically expensed during the course of the business year. Planning for large…

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YEAR END ROUND UP

Feb 4, 2015

In looking back at 2014 and the many accomplishments RAMCON has achieved, our thoughts first turn gratefully to those who have made our progress possible. You are the reason for our continued success and the drive that keeps us moving forward. As we race into 2015, we want to thank you for everything

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