2022 Community Involvement Award

Empire Receives nrca and cna Community Involvement award

Empire Roofing was recently awarded third-place for its work with Iglesia San Miguel, a church that supports the underprivileged Latino community in Fort Worth.

As we have learned over the last couple of years, the pandemic has put a mental strain on our youth. Iglesia San Miguel Church’s Vacation Bible School not only provides a safe place for children while parents go to work during the summer, but it also teaches them to lean on Christ when they are having a tough time. The church keeps the kids engaged by acting out stories from the bible, then having open discussions about how it is applicable to real life situations giving them the tools to make moral choices in life. We at Empire believe there is so much value to these lessons. It is great to be able to share the history of Empire Roofing, showing the kids that with hard work they can achieve amazing things.

We’re excited to have won $2,500 to help Iglesia San Miguel continue enriching the youth in our community!

40 Years of Excellence

40 Years of Excellence

Having worked in the roofing business since 1974, in every position from laborer to foreman to superintendent, Ronnie McGlothlin was well aware that roofers did not enjoy a very favorable image in the eyes of the public. Ronnie McGlothlin was determined that his company would stand as the exception to the rule. Forty years later, the history and legacy continues with thirteen locations carrying the Empire Roofing brand. 

Our 40th anniversary isn’t just a celebration of our success, It’s a celebration of the trusted relationships we’ve built along the years with our customers, employees, and community. We would not have the success we have today without each and every person that has helped us along this journey.

- Cheryl Chapman, General Manager

BUYERS’ SERVICES

There isn’t a single component of a building creates more concern for a new owner than its roof. Almost all owners have purchased a building only to find a short order that the roof leaks or worse yet, needs to be replaced. Those types of surprises are what all property owners aim to avoid.

Empire Roofing performs due diligence services for prospective buyers. We clearly understand the sensitive nature of your negotiations and appreciate the confidentiality that you entrust to us when you request this service. You have our personal assurances that we will keep all your information strictly confidential and protected.

Our professional due diligence services include the following:

1. Core sample of each roof to determine existing construction and the number of roofs in place on the roof.

2. Visual inspection of all roof areas and flashings.

3. Photos of the roof and close-ups of all problem areas.

4. Report of conditions of the field and flashing areas of the roof.

5. An estimate in years of the roofs remaining serviceable life.

6. Exact figures for:

a. Anticipated yearly maintenance.

b. Preventative roof maintenance items if needed and their effect on the lengthening of your roofs serviceable life.

c. Roof replacement options and costs, if necessary.

SELLERS’ SERVICE

When selling a property, you often find yourself faced with requests by prospective buyers for credits for roofing repairs or replacement. Immediately three questions probably come to mind.

1. Are these credits for roofing warranted?

2. Are the credits accurate?

3. Are other options available?

Prior to granting such credit, we will visit the property and evaluate you roofs condition. Our professional services include the following:

1. Core sample of each roof to determine existing construction and the number of roofs in place on the roof.

2. Visual inspection of all roof areas and flashings.

3. Photos of the roof and close-ups of all problem areas.

4. Report of conditions of the field and flashing areas of the roof.

5. Estimate in years of the roofs remaining serviceable life.

6. Exact figures for:

a. Anticipated yearly maintenance.

b. Preventative roof maintenance items if needed and their effect on lengthening of your roofs serviceable life.

c. Roof replacement options and costs, if necessary.

You’ll always receive a clear, honest assessment of the condition of your roof. If your roof is in excellent condition, we’ll tell you. If it does need to be repaired or replaced, we’ll let you know that too. Sometimes the truth hurts but we call it like it is.

You will always receive an accurate and honest evaluation of the roof. If our expertise on this area can be of assistance to you, or if you would like to talk to some of the owners and brokers for whom we perform due diligence services, call us at (817) 572-2250 or e-mail us at info@empireroofing.com. We look forward to serving you and your staff in the future.

NRCA Joins Open Letter to Biden Calling for Supply Chain Support

NRCA Joins Open Letter to Biden Calling for Supply Chain Support

The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) was one of multiple industry associations that recently signed an open letter to President Joe Biden urging him to take actions that will resolve the supply chain crisis.

The letter — signed by groups from nearly every industry, including wine, chemicals, and agriculture — calls on Biden to take action on five recommended items to counteract the current supply chain disruptions. The roofing industry in particular has experienced price hikes and supply shortages that have caused jobs to be delayed for months, most notably following Hurricane Ida.

“As business leaders and proud Americans, we are firmly committed to this country's economic recovery. We are working to usher in a return to normalcy and striving to help all Americans enjoy a better way of life by providing them with access to the essential products and supplies they need,” the letter states.

Among the actions recommended is more flexibility with COVID-19 vaccine mandates. Earlier this month, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration published an emergency temporary standard that requires businesses with 100 or more employees to either vaccinate their workers or have them undergo regular testing. The new rule has been temporarily stayed by a lawsuit filed by Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry.

In the open letter, the industry groups say the new mandate will cripple an already strained supply chain, estimating that companies covered by the mandate could lose 37% of truck drivers. The letter states the nation is already short by 80,000 truck drivers.

“We ask for flexibility for transportation and supply chain essential workers, particularly truck drivers who spend most of their time in their trucks and have minimal contact with colleagues and customers,” the letter states.

The recommended actions also include a pilot program for attracting younger commercial drivers to the various industries. This could take the form of a two-stage, safety-focused apprenticeship program for qualified drivers between the ages of 18 and 20 to operate interstate commerce. Similarly, the letter calls for federal agencies to promote careers in transportation and the supply chain.

The letter also asks that the administration retain changes made to hours of service regulations that give truck drivers greater flexibility while improving safety.

In remarks made on Oct. 13, Biden announced the Port of Los Angeles will operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week to help speed up the logistical supply chain. Around 40% of shipping containers that the U.S. imports come through the Los Angeles and Long Beach ports. FedEx and UPS also committed to increasing the number of items they ship at night.

“We need to take a longer view, though, that invests in building greater resilience to withstand the kinds of shocks we’ve seen over and over, year in and year out, whether it’s the pandemic, extreme weather, climate change, cyberattacks, or other disruptions,” Biden said.

Source: Roofing Contractor

2021 MRCA Elite Safety Program Awards

The Midwest Roofing Contractors Association Safety Program Award recognizes MRCA member companies that have demonstrated a commitment to improving jobsite safety through development, implementation, and enforcement of a safety and risk management program.

2021 MRCA Safety Award

The application for the Safety Awards Program and the ELITE Contractor program have been combined. To become an ELITE Contractor, a firm must earn a Bronze or higher award on their safety program review while meeting additional criteria. The criteria includes, being registered or licensed in the jurisdictions in which they perform work, being OSHA compliant, meeting state insurance, bonding and workers compensation requirements, and also completing eight hours of industry-related continuing education.

EMPIRE ROOFING attained their safety award and achieved ELITE status for 2021

This year Jorge Argueta (left, NSTCS Safety Consultant), Naphis Mitchell Jr (NSTCS), Tyler Lea , and Joseph Cabanes (Naphis’ son and owner of NSTCS) received the award on behalf of the late

Naphis Mitchell-Reyes Sr, Safety Director at Empire Roofing.

Naphis strived in educating each and every individual he taught. He took pride in ensuring proper safety involving every aspect of the commercial roofing industry. Empire Roofing continues to see the legacy Naphis left upon many of us and are proud to call him one of the greats in Safety Advocacy.

Pictured: Jorge Argueta (left, NSTCS Safety Consultant), Naphis Mitchell Jr (NSTCS), Tyler Lea (Empire Roofing), and Joseph Cabanes (Naphis’ son and owner of NSTCS)

2020 MRCA Safety Awards: Naphis Mitchell Reyes.(pictured)