Are you being ripped off by a contractor?

CBC The Fifth Estate 

Episode on Sat. May 28 2011

Roofer Rip-off, Buyer Beware.

Is your roofing contractor legitimate? Or are you going to be ripped off?

That’s the question which was posed on this past Saturdays CBC , The Fifth Estate. What a great show!

We hear the nightmares but are they really true? My answer is absolutely 110%. Horror stories happen every day.

Customers did not receive what they were promised, homes left in a mess, and others being completely ripped off with no where to go.

You as a consumer or a building contractor need to do the right amount of homework ALL the time.

Criteria must haves.

 1. Current WSIB , up to date account. Get a hard copy.

2. Fall Protection certified. Get a copy of the card,

3. Contractors liability Insurance, get a hard copy.

4. WHIMIS and First Aid certified.

5. Current references. Get it in writing and phone or go by and see the projects.

6. A written contract that is signed by both parties and clearly understood.

7. Supplier name and number, call to see how your contractor handles their material supplier business relationship.

8. A friend/associate, that has used their services fairly current, is a great help.

These are just a few good points that can help you make a solid decision in choosing the right roofing contractor.

Darrin Smith

Roofing Contracting Services
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Rising oil prices, how did that happen? Facts the petroleum industry doesn’t want you to know.

Is it Bin Laden, Iraq, Pakistan, Oil spills in Southern US, how about Libya?

The production costs of oil and the demand remains similar or even less than a year ago. How does the price at the pump and the price of asphalt petroleum based, such as roofing materials price continue to increase more than thirty percent in one year. The real price per barrel, the true value, should be around $65 to $70 dollars per barrel.

Where does the more than 100 %( $125 to $130/barrel) mark-up come from.

Point your finger to….The Stock/Future Markets.

Banks, Financial Houses and Major Capital firms are responsible. Massive amount of oil “future stock” are traded on a regular basis. The amount of capital injected daily on “Futures” (shares that don’t exist, but gambling on rising market prices) are purchased solely on speculation, drive prices to what we see today. The futures bought and sold are enough to greatly influence world markets.

Regulators need to step in once again or the world will have another financial meltdown. The US and other countries played the same game on real estate markets and we know how that worked out.

Darrin Smith Roofing Contracting Services 
General Manager
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705-735-2393 Fax
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Email: info@rcsroof.com
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Thinking about going environmental friendly!!!

With the drastic increase in the price of gas, people are starting to lean towards products and services that will save them money. RCS would like to introduce some new and exciting products 

 “Inspire Roofing Products”, use advanced material and engineering provide sustainability such as recycled content. This product provides a longer life to your roof, with extreme temperatures in the North this product is extremely durable.

“Enviroshake” is made from 95% recycled material. This product is a one-time cost for life of the product. There will be no additional maintenance costs or re-roofing.

“Roof Roc” is an earth-friendly product that gives the look of real slate or aged cedar shake. This product contains 17% of recycled material, and is free from harmful preservatives.

For more information regarding any of these products please visit there websites

Inspire Roofing www.inspireroofing.com.

Enviroshake http://www.envirshake.com/

Roof Roc www.roofrocltd.com

By Rhonda Hoskins

Roofing Contracting Services
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Exciting Announcements!!

Spring in our step!

Its finally spring in Central Ontario . Snow has disappereared and temperatures are rising!

RCS is excited to announce that our second quarter is shaping up to be better than our strong first quarter. With the election soon to come to a close, and low interest rates, consumer confidence is on the move once again. Capital projects are in full production and continuous RCS project evaluation request are consistent. The retail re-roofing side of RCS business is coming along well. Our ongoing business relations with our homebuilders see boosts in sales, especially in the key regions.

This is good news for all of us as Canada remains the leader in the industrial world, with a strong economy.

RCS very excited to announce some changes in our Team. Lisa Whibley, former office manager, will now be leading in New Business Development. Lisa has worked closely with me for a number of years and knows the markets RCS clients require very well. I know future clients will enjoy working with Lisa as many current clients do now.

RCS New Business Development, Lisa Whibley, email: lisa@rcsroof.com

Rhonda Hoskins was our Team decision, for Office Manager.  Rhonda comes to us from a strong management background. She is excited about the opportunity and looks forward to working with all RCS valued clients/tradesmen/vendors in the near future.

RCS Office manager, Rhoda Hoskins, email: rhonda@rcsroof.com

If you have any questions regarding our personal changes please contact me personally.

Thanks very much,

Darrin Smith Roofing Contracting Services 
General Manager
705-735-9650 Office
705-735-2393 Fax
darrin@rcsroof.com Email
http://www.rcsroof.com
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This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to which they are addressed. Any retransmission or copying of this email and/or attached files without the permission of RCS are expressly forbidden. 

Roofing Contracting Services
705-735-9650 Office
705-735-2393 Fax
Email: info@rcsroof.com
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How to profit from technology and the web, thru social media

How to profit from technology and the web, thru social media.

How is the Web affecting your businesses bottom line?

In the past 24 months the world of construction and all industries has seen a wonderful shift in utilizing options such as social media.

RCS has taken action and have had great results as well.

This blog is not full of information regarding roofing products, and roofing systems.

Its about you.

Im very interested in how you are using the current resources to take full advantage of the opportunities in business.

Please send me a confidential email for review.

I will respond with some resources we are finding very useful in different aspects of our business.

Roofing Contracting Services
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Our New Website has Launched!

WELCOME TO OUR NEWLY LAUNCHED WEBSITE!

We invite you to look through RCS Roofing Contracting Services website at your leisure. We are very proud of the updates and changes.

Our website introduces you to the roofing products and services we provide such as re-roofing, ventalation, underlayments, ashphalt and fibreglass shingles.

We hope you like them as well!

Roofing Contracting Services
705-735-9650 Office
705-735-2393 Fax
Email: info@rcsroof.com
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RCS has record last two quarters, for year end of 2011!

2010 started out on a lighter note for many of us in the construction industry, whether you were a home builder, property manager, architect , general contractor, supplier to the trades,  or involved in any way.

We all have seen many contracts get scratched until next year or they just didn’t happen at all.

But as the Fall came on, our purchase orders for both capital contracts and new housing sales became very brisk.

Capital projects that RCS completed near end of 2010 were good ones!

One project worth mentioning was Preston Medows located in Cambridge Ontario.

This project was a new construction, mid-rise condominium building with 55 units constructed by RHC Design –Build, from Guelph ON. RHC is one Roofing Contracting Services long term client relationships that have been developed with the Reids family over the last 20 plus years.

The large sloped roofing area required 21000 square feet of architectural shingles by CRC, Bakor leak barrier protection, ice and water shield , custom metal valleys and custom metalwork flashings.

The specified ventilation products were the Weatherpro series, as well as Oatey plumbing flashings.

The flat roof system was installed with a 60mm TPO product by Firestone along with a Firestone hot air welded walkpad for trades to service air handling units on the flat, to prevent puncturing to our flat roof.

The roofing system did achieve some LEED rating points from the shingle system (includes some recycled granules) and the white flat roof.

All roofing work was completed under strict Safety regulations and went very well.

Many thanks to RHC site managers, and thanks to Fabian, and Mike , lead hands for RCS .

Project completed and delivered on time!

Roofing Contracting Services
705-735-9650 Office
705-735-2393 Fax
Email: info@rcsroof.com
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