Roof Weight Safety

In this Contractor Outlook Newscast, we’re tackling a topic that’s critical to structural safety but often overlooked: roof weight. Heidi J. Ellsworth visits with Mark Graham of the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) to discuss how roof weight is evaluated, why it matters, and what can go wrong when it’s ignored. From calculating safe load capacities to understanding the roles of roofing contractors, general contractors, and building envelope experts, this episode lays out what it takes to get it right. We also explore recent updates around roof weight standards, how the industry is adapting, and what changes may be on the horizon. Whether you're on the roof or in the design room, this conversation delivers weighty insights you won’t want to miss.

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