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Join RAMCON at the 2014 Florida Building and Facility Maintenance Show

April 30th 2014
Booth #603 Stop by and see us at the 2014 Florida Building and Facility Maintenance show at the Florida State Fairgrounds this month. This is an excellent opportunity to meet members of the RAMCON team and put a face with a name. Doors open at 9:00 am and close at 2:00 pm. There are also numerous…
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Roofing Trends: Proactive Planning

For decades, “keep it off the roof” has been the mantra of knowledgeable building owners and managers. The first and perhaps most effective method for extending the life of a roof system has been to keep it free of mechanical equipment and superfluous items while also limiting unnecessary foot traffic.…
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4 Common Types of Roof Insulation

Specifying insulation that extends a roof system’s performance life is essential, but it is only one factor building owners and managers must consider. When managers select roof insulation, they also must account for the building’s thermal needs, satisfy applicable energy codes, and deliver a…
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What is the Urban Heat Island Effect?

An urban heat island (UHI) is a metropolitan area which is significantly warmer than its surrounding rural areas. The phenomenon was first investigated and described by Luke Howard in the 1810s. The temperature difference usually is larger at night than during the day, and is most apparent when winds…
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Your Roof's Best Friend

Preventative Maintenance
There is no better friend to your roof than good, quality and proactive roof care. As much as we wish it wasn't so, your roof begins to deteriorate the day it’s installed. While yes, the membrane and perimeter metals are designed to last for many years, the sealants and flashings…
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How to Get the Most From Your Roofing Budget: Repair, Replace, or Recover?

During the Great Recession, if you’re like most facility managers and owners, you’ve been saving money anywhere you possible could. Because of this, you have been putting off reroofing and have been patching as best you can to make it just one more year. Finally, you have money in the budget to reroof.…
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Roof Management: Timely Maintenance

Contrary to popular opinion, the maintenance-free roof system does not exist. All types of roofs require a certain level of attention. In fact, from the moment of installation, the roofing system undergoes continuous deterioration. Extreme temperature fluctuations as well as rain, hail and wind…
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Membranes Are Not The Only Cool Roofs Available

When we think of “cool roofs” we often think of the TPO membrane roof because of it’s bright white color. However, the typical membrane roof is not the only game in town. Did you know that there are many colors of metal roofing that also qualify as “cool” roofing? Florida Power and Light conducted a study…
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How To Report A Roof Leak To Us

Your roofing problems don’t wait for normal business hours and neither do we. We have emergency crews on standby 24/7 for your convenience. Just follow these simple steps, and you’ll shortly have a uniformed, certified roofing technician on site to solve your problem. 1.  CONTACT RAMCON
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How To Report A Leak To The Manufacturer

There is no such thing as a good time for a roof leak. Big or small, a leaky roof is inconvenient and has the potential to drain your profit, if it isn’t fixed quickly and properly. Many of you have manufacturer warranties that cover a good deal of potential leaks, but how do you contact them quickly and efficiently
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