Posts Tagged "R&A Contracting"
Goose-Proof Commercial Roofing Starts With R&A Contracting

This feature article first appeared in Spray Foam Magazine. In business for over 25 years, the crew at R&A Contracting Inc., is quite familiar with challenging projects. They are not afraid to tackle cool roof installations on the cusp of seasonal change in St. Louis, Missouri. Their slogan, “We put the proof in waterproof” is hard-won […]
How Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) Strengthens Commercial Structures

What’s the strongest part of a commercial building? It’s not the roof. It’s not the foundation. It’s the walls! The load-bearing walls of a commercial building structure are the strongest parts of the building, no question. They withstand the constant weight of the roof as well as lateral forces created by gravity and external forces […]
How Commercial Roofs are Reducing Environmental Impact

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reports 40 million tons of roofing waste finds its permanent home in U.S. landfills every year. (EPA) This staggering amount of tearoff material constitutes approximately 25 percent of total construction waste. Commercial roofing contributed more to landfill volume in the past calendar year than many industries will contribute in […]
5 benefits of Cool Roof coating solutions

Is a cool roof coating right for your commercial building? It doesn’t matter whether you own a 50-story high rise or a four-bay mechanic shop, you probably wonder how long your building will last. Adding a new cool roof coating solution is a fantastic way to add value and longevity to your building. There are five […]
R&A Contracting and Beraka Ministries serve Juarez with food and blankets
Every year our R&A Contracting team supports our nonprofit ministry partner Beraka Ministries in their efforts to serve Juarez. Beraka Ministries works with local friends in El Paso, Texas to purchase blankets and food for homeless and elderly citizens in Juarez. This past Christmas we were able to deliver roasted chickens, groceries, and blanket on […]
Setting S.M.A.R.T.E.R. goals for 2017

This is the time of year where we make plans and set goals for R&A and ourselves. I believe it is wise to set attainable goals and work toward meeting those goals. I believe it helps to share those goals so that we can keep each other accountable. This is a quick guide to setting S.M.A.R.T.E.R. […]
Preparing your commercial roof for spring

A new year means Cardinals baseball is less than six weeks away! Spring training is almost here, but we’re even more excited for spring weather. We still have a few months of winter ahead though. If you’re a business owner, you probably want to know how to keep your roof healthy and happy this year. Schedule […]
Setting up your 2017 budget for commercial roofing maintenance

January is the start of a new fiscal year for many businesses. Your own business budget may be close to being finalized. How much did you budget for repairing or even replacing your warehouse or office building roof in 2017? The answer may not be as simple as it seems. The average commercial roof costs anywhere […]
Merry Christmas from R&A Contracting!

The holidays are here and we love this time of year! Who doesn’t love looking at Christmas lights, putting up the Christmas tree, singing carols, drinking hot chocolate, and spending time with those you love? Our team knows there’s more to Christmas than just presents and treats. We believe in a greater story. We believe […]