If you have a sense of how our society works, you have probably noticed that America has created an entire culture based on the idea of disposable, or junk, items. We make things that are to be shortly replaced and want everything to be as cheap as possible so that it won’t cost much to …
Did you know that many companies today are using social media to check out their employees before and during employment?
As our society moves toward a mobile-centered culture, the importance of these devices and the information we access with them is becoming central to businesses everywhere. Many have developed separate mobile sites designed to be viewed on the small screens of mobile phones, and some have even moved away from flash-centered designs that are not …
Confucius makes a good point – if you love your job it doesn’t always seem so much like work. But what about those slumps, bumps, and slow-as-molasses moments we all encounter? For many people, difficult or unpleasant tasks can make the workday seem to drag on forever! This week, we thought we would put out …
With each passing year companies come and go, grow and slow, and those who are fortunate enough to plan into another year of growth in reputation, community, and prosperity must take a moment to consider those who have helped them reach their goals. This year at Lone-Star Roof Systems, we are blessed and proud to …
Recap: “Picture this: A person arrives home everyday to a warm, secure building that protects everything they love and everything they own. They sit down to dinner, watch a little television and maybe head to bed early. In the middle of the night they wake up to find the roof of their home has vanished! …
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Picture this: A person arrives home everyday to a warm, secure building that protects everything they love and everything they own. They sit down to dinner, watch a little television and maybe head to bed early. In the middle of the night they wake up to find the roof of their home has vanished! How …
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Composition Shingles Composition shingles are the best option if you are looking for an attractive look at an affordable price. The two most common residential roofing materials are asphalt shingles and metal roof panels. As discussed in previous blogs, there are pros and cons to both. Metal roofs are considerably more expensive – about 30% …
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Fully Adhered EPDM and Gutters – Hospice Brazos Valley Here’s a picture timeline of this little project we did for Hospice Brazos Valley (Bryan, TX). Contact Lone-Star Roof Systems, LP. or visit our office today! LoneStarRoofSystemsLLC.com 1-800-317-1939 Mailing Address 1511 South Texas Avenue, #172 College Station, TX 77840 College Station Office 18476 State Highway 6 …
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Noise Safety Working in the roofing industry, noise is bound to be a problem. From the hammering of nails, to the cutting of wood shakes, to even the bending and breaking of metal, damaging levels of noise are heard every day when you’re a roofer. OSHA reports that every year 30 million people in the …
Preventing Slips and Falls as a Roofer Falls happen in the roofing business. In fact, slips and falls actually make up the majority of general industry accidents; they are the number one cause of nonfatal injury. It is important to keep the working environment clean and safe. Slips and falls can happen if there is …
Wooden Shakes and Shingles Wooden roofs aren’t for everyone. They are a little pricier than asphalt shingles, but they are very attractive! Wooden shakes and shingles offer a rustic and natural look with a lot of character. Normally wooden shingles are sawn and have smooth surfaces and a uniform thickness. A shake is a wooden …