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EstimatingOctober 14, 20264 min read

Roofing Waste Factor: How Much Extra Shingle to Order

Is 10% waste right for every roof? How to figure real roof area, set a waste factor by roof type, and count starter, ridge, and valleys separately.

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SafetyOctober 9, 20263 min read

Fall Protection Is OSHA's Most-Cited Standard for the 16th Year

Fall protection topped OSHA's most-cited list again in FY2026, with 4,041 violations. What the numbers mean for roofing crews and what to fix first.

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