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  2. Neither of those guys are tied off. This is a violation of the OSHA 6 foot rule and these pictures are enough evidence to issue a fine. Somebody... call the government...
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    • you are correct they are not following proper OSHA safety rules. You can try to poke fun at it, but when one company follows OSHA rules, carries proper insurance, and does the roofs right versus companies that don't follow the rules, don't carry insurance, and install roofs improperly, it basically gives these bad companies a huge cost break and competitive advantage. I'm not saying Flowquest is that kind of company, but considering the Journal did a piece about this company, and considering they are design/builders, they are not exactly what I would call a qualified roofing company...
  3. Good story and great work by these two ladies to help save this old house but horrible choice of contractor for the roof. What qualifications besides a Journal story about building a home for his parents does this contractor possess. Two to three weeks for a roof, especially of that size? Are you kidding me? Is he doing it himself (I am guessing yes or with a pretty unskilled helper). Why aren't you tearing off the entire roof and making it water tight first instead of just going section by small section. And yes, as someone else said, why aren't you tied off per OSHA rules. Not like there is a photographer there or something...
  4. Mr. Keegan's comments do not inspire any degree of competence. It does appear he is following a path of NOT BEING ABLE TO WORK WITH "GIVENS"! Perhaps, serious discussion/"having that conversation"/"showing employees/civil appointees/elected officials...WHERE THE WOODSHED IS (in the manner of the Reagan/Stockman)is necessary and maybe increasingly called for! Another option: Sell what one (admin./board/group)CAN NO LONGER MANAGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


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