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About Us - Introducing Roofer Resource (RR)

Welcome to Roofer Resource, the online community for roofers living and working in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. As most tradesmen know, construction in Canada is booming, and this is especially true in Vancouver as we prepare for the 2010 Winter Games. Building renovations and new construction projects can be seen throughout the city and roofers are in high demand. In fact, when you consider the winter climate that we endure in Vancouver and the effect that it can have on a building's roof, roofers are perhaps the most sought after contractors around. Roofer Resource provides roofers with industry specific knowledge so that they can capitalize on the booming roofing industry.


 

Features of Roofer Resource (RR)


Roofer Resource is for roofers on the cutting edge of the industry. The site will improve your skill and efficiency by putting industry specific tools and information at your fingertips. In addition to providing tons of great roofing information, we also strive to produce roofer-relevant lifestyle and entertainment content. Below is a list of RR’s most popular features.

Project Finder:  Subcontractors spend a lot of time on the road. Minimize the amount of money you spend on fuel, and reduce traffic related stress by taking advantage of RR’s online Project Finder.

Employee Finder:  Improve job site productivity by finding employee candidates online with RR’s Employee Finder.

Weather Center:  Is today a “rain day” or not? Help reduce poor work decisions based on inaccurate weather forecasts. Not sure which forecast to believe?  Get up-to-date weather information from multiple sources all in one place.

Roofing News and Articles:  Stay on top of the game and get inspired by reading industry related news and articles. Topics include business and financial advice, tool and gear reviews, and quality control techniques.

Map Quest:  Plan your daily driving route more effectively by using Map Quest’s mapping feature.

Roofers Blog:  A great tool for networking with other professionals, or to simply to rant about anything roofing related.

Sports Center: Get the latest sports news from one of Canada’s leading sporting news providers, Sportsnet.ca.

Lifestyle Articles:  A healthy, balanced life requires both work and play. Find articles relating to the latter, with topics on entertainment, health, and even relationships.

Google Search: Use RR as your home page and surf the web by using our Google Search feature.

Feedback Center: We want to improve. Tell us what you like, dislike and what you’d like to see added to RR in the future.

 
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Reports: Turkoglu joining Raptors
Turkish forward Hedo Turkoglu will join the Toronto Raptors after spurning the Portland Trail Blazers, according to multiple reports.
Halladay gets the ball in the Bronx
On what should be a memorable day at the new Yankee Stadium, New York looks to snap a six-game losing streak against Roy Halladay as it continues a four-game series with the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday.
Serena tops sis in Wimbledon final
Serena Williams beat her big sister Venus 7-6 (3), 6-2 on Saturday for her third Wimbledon title and 11th Grand Slam championship.
Ali G. leads Canada past Jamaica
Ali Gerba's goal in the 75th minute led Canada to a 1-0 win over Jamaica in Group A play in the Gold Cup opener.
Jackets' Nash signs 8-yr extension
Rick Nash and the Blue Jackets have reached agreement on an eight-year contract extension that will keep the star winger with the team through the 2017-18 season.
ManRam hitless in return to Dodgers
Returning from his suspension for violating baseball's drug policy, Los Angeles slugger Manny Ramirez barely hit the ball out of the infield in the Dodgers' 6-3 win over the San Diego Padres on Friday night.
Avalanche ship Smyth to Kings
The Colorado Avalanche traded forward Ryan Smyth to the Los Angeles Kings for defenceman Kyle Quincey, Tom Preissing and a fifth-round pick.
Oilers still want disgruntled Heatley
Despite a growing sentiment among Edmonton fans -— who are asking out loud, “Why do we even want this guy?” -— the Edmonton Oilers are still hot in the hunt for Ottawa Senators malcontent Dany Heatley.
Ronaldo: Real paid fair figure for me

Lions turn over win to Roughriders
B.C. quarterback Buck Pierce gave up six turnovers and the Saskatchewan Roughriders scored points off three of them as they beat the Lions 28-24 Friday in the CFL season opener for both teams.