What Makes a Difference?
As a certified contractor with GAF/ELK whose roofing products they use, Dorsey’s UnLimited Construction employees are required to successfully complete regular training with GAF/ELK in order to maintain that certification. OSHA safety training is also mandatory.
“They’re not just guys who have roofed or think they can roof," Mr. Dorsey said "They need to know what they’re doing.”
In addition to the office in Arlington, Dorsey also has offices in Abilene TX and Oklahoma City.
Dorsey is a family business. Daughter Ashley is production manager and keeps the books, Father Warren and Brother Rodney also work in the business.
Brian Dorsey also believes in the value of outside experience before joining the family business.
“Not because I don’t want them in it, but because I think they need a lot of practical experience," he said. "And then if they decide to work in the company, then you can bring that in, obviously with a different mindset.”
Brian's biggest business challenge is getting homeowners to understand what goes into properly putting on a roof.
“A lot of people look at strictly bottom line and say ‘But this is so much cheaper,’" he said. "And there’s a reason for that. We all pay the same for material. It’s either in the insurance or in labor, and that’s where the difference is.”
“They’re not just guys who have roofed or think they can roof," Mr. Dorsey said "They need to know what they’re doing.”
In addition to the office in Arlington, Dorsey also has offices in Abilene TX and Oklahoma City.
Dorsey is a family business. Daughter Ashley is production manager and keeps the books, Father Warren and Brother Rodney also work in the business.
Brian Dorsey also believes in the value of outside experience before joining the family business.
“Not because I don’t want them in it, but because I think they need a lot of practical experience," he said. "And then if they decide to work in the company, then you can bring that in, obviously with a different mindset.”
Brian's biggest business challenge is getting homeowners to understand what goes into properly putting on a roof.
“A lot of people look at strictly bottom line and say ‘But this is so much cheaper,’" he said. "And there’s a reason for that. We all pay the same for material. It’s either in the insurance or in labor, and that’s where the difference is.”
Advantages of TPO Roofing Systems
Currently, there are at least six manufacturers of TPO roofing membrane in the United States as well as several marketers. TPO roofing membrane is typically based on polypropylene and EP ethylene-propylene rubber polymerized together using state-of-the-art polymer manufacturing technology.
TPO roofing membrane is typically installed using mechanical fasteners and plates placed along the edge of the sheet and fastened through the membrane and into the roof decking. One of the primary benefits of TPO membrane is the ability to fuse the sheets together with a hot air welder. The strength of these welds is amazing, since you are essentially melting the products into each other.
Also worth noting, is that TPO is environmentally friendly, chlorine free material that can be easily recycled after its use as a roofing membrane has expired. These thermoplastic roofing membranes are among the fastest growing commercial roofing products and have gained broad industry acceptance for their many performance and installation advantages. Thermoplastic PolyOlefin “TPO” roofing membranes are suitable for a variety of low slope commercial land industrial roofing applications.
As demand increases for heat-reflective and energy efficient roofing systems, thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) single-ply roofing membranes continue to provide exceptional resistance to ultraviolet, ozone and chemical exposure.
Shown below are some other benefits Of TPO roofs:
1. The performance of rubber with heat-welded seams.
2. The weathering and low temperature flexibility of EPDM with the superior seam strength of heat-weldable membranes.
3. Typically built with wider sheets which mean less seams and less labor compared to standard PVC sheets.
4. More product on top of the scrim where you need it most - Reinforced Membranes handle building thermal expansion and contraction better than other products.
5. Minimal shrinkage for watertight integrity you can count on.
6. Complete line of TPO Accessories such as Pre-fabricated Pipe Boots and Pre-Cut Corners.
7. Membranes meet or exceeds ASTM performance standards.
8. Ideal for both new construction and reroofing/restoration.
9. Lightweight yet highly resistant to tears, impact, punctures & wind uplift.
10. Environmentally friendly - no chlorine, recyclable.
1. The performance of rubber with heat-welded seams.
2. The weathering and low temperature flexibility of EPDM with the superior seam strength of heat-weldable membranes.
3. Typically built with wider sheets which mean less seams and less labor compared to standard PVC sheets.
4. More product on top of the scrim where you need it most - Reinforced Membranes handle building thermal expansion and contraction better than other products.
5. Minimal shrinkage for watertight integrity you can count on.
6. Complete line of TPO Accessories such as Pre-fabricated Pipe Boots and Pre-Cut Corners.
7. Membranes meet or exceeds ASTM performance standards.
8. Ideal for both new construction and reroofing/restoration.
9. Lightweight yet highly resistant to tears, impact, punctures & wind uplift.
10. Environmentally friendly - no chlorine, recyclable.
Thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) roofing membranes have been available for nearly a decade now and have become one of the most "favored" single-ply membranes for commercial roofing applications. Furthermore, reflective white TPO has the potential to provide a significant return on a building owner's investment through its ability to help cut energy costs.
Before you decide to install your shingles, know that there are different types of shingles.
Before you decide to install your shingles, know that there are different types of shingles.
For example, there is the traditional 3-tab shingle and then there is the, more complex, architectural shingle. The 30 year laminate shingle, also known as the architectural shingle, has recently become very popular in the home remodeling market place.
If you are thinking of installing architectural shingles, there are a few things you should know:
First off, architectural shingles have a lifetime limited warranty. You may be wondering, "what does the limited part mean?" The answer to this question depends on the roofing company you choose.
Architectural shingles will last, a guaranteed, five years longer than the traditional three tab shingle.
A smart customer will realize that architectural shingles are a great investment. They are close in price to traditional shingles with even more benefits.
When you invest in a home, most of the time you plan on living there for longer than 25 years. Why not invest in shingles that will last?
You will pay less roofing repairs and have a beautiful roof for a longer amount of time.
Architectural shingles enhance the appearance of your home and increase its value. Even if you are not planning on staying on your home for a long period of time, you can get more money when you go to sell your home. The better shape the home is in, the more valuable it is to a home buyer.
It is important to do your research when deciding what type of shingles to install. Never go with your first offer, even if it sounds like a great deal.
Professional, legitimate roofing companies will advise you to be weary of scams. If it sounds too good to be true, then it most likely is.
Only trust a company that is well established and known throughout the community. Professional roofing companies know that customer referrals are of key importance. If a company wishes to stay in business they will produce quality work and results, create great customer relationships, and gain their customer's trust.
Never hire a company that does not have a permanent location and website. If you can not call and speak to an actual human being or experienced team member, find a new roofing company.
Take care of your home because it protects you from extreme weather and other severe conditions. Find a roofing company that you can trust!
For example, there is the traditional 3-tab shingle and then there is the, more complex, architectural shingle. The 30 year laminate shingle, also known as the architectural shingle, has recently become very popular in the home remodeling market place.
If you are thinking of installing architectural shingles, there are a few things you should know:
First off, architectural shingles have a lifetime limited warranty. You may be wondering, "what does the limited part mean?" The answer to this question depends on the roofing company you choose.
Architectural shingles will last, a guaranteed, five years longer than the traditional three tab shingle.
A smart customer will realize that architectural shingles are a great investment. They are close in price to traditional shingles with even more benefits.
When you invest in a home, most of the time you plan on living there for longer than 25 years. Why not invest in shingles that will last?
You will pay less roofing repairs and have a beautiful roof for a longer amount of time.
Architectural shingles enhance the appearance of your home and increase its value. Even if you are not planning on staying on your home for a long period of time, you can get more money when you go to sell your home. The better shape the home is in, the more valuable it is to a home buyer.
It is important to do your research when deciding what type of shingles to install. Never go with your first offer, even if it sounds like a great deal.
Professional, legitimate roofing companies will advise you to be weary of scams. If it sounds too good to be true, then it most likely is.
Only trust a company that is well established and known throughout the community. Professional roofing companies know that customer referrals are of key importance. If a company wishes to stay in business they will produce quality work and results, create great customer relationships, and gain their customer's trust.
Never hire a company that does not have a permanent location and website. If you can not call and speak to an actual human being or experienced team member, find a new roofing company.
Take care of your home because it protects you from extreme weather and other severe conditions. Find a roofing company that you can trust!
The Question Your Roofing Contractor Doesn't Want You to Ask
There are hundreds of contractor websites that offer the homeowner great advice on selecting a contractor.
However not one, mention the most important question of all. It is the one question that your contractor doesn’t want you to ask.
Who will be supervising my job and how long will they be here??
You see most roofing companies don’t have a specific plan for supervising your project. It’s usually handled in one of three ways. Most homeowners don’t realize the importance of supervision on the job site. Show me a story of a job gone wrong and I’ll show you a job with no supervision. Roofing is not rocket science but there are a lot of things that can go wrong,
more than the homeowner will ever realize because they don’t go through the process that often. Most contractors want to put on a quality roof, however they just don’t have the financial resources or can’t make money with a supervisor on your job the whole time. Supervision is the most expensive Component in the roofing process, and most homeowners sign contracts with no idea of how much, or who will be supervising their job. You can bet your bottom dollar the contractor is not going to bring it up. The less supervision the more money everybody makes.
The salesman is supposed to supervise the crew.
They have an inspector that inspects the roof.
The crew chief is supposed to do it.
After over 40 years in the roofing business, let me offer my observations,
A salesman (estimator) is paid a commission on the roofs he sells. If he spent all day watching the roof jobs he sold he wouldn’t have time to sell the next roof. Some of the good ones will at least show up on the job from time to time to see how everything is going. These are the good ones, way less than 10% of those out there. If you can find this guy it may well be the best you can do.
Companies that are large enough to employ an inspector have many jobs going on any given day. He may get to come by once durning the roofing process and then come by to do a final inspection. Only the poorest quality roofs will show problems at a final inspection, the biggest most costly problems happen during the roofing process and they show up later.
The most common way most contractors operate. They will go to great links to tell you about their crew and how good they are and there are some very good ones out there. However they are way way less than the majority.Crews get paid by the square, more squares more money. So if they can take some short cuts that save time they can install more squares, thus making more money. The problem is the crew chief that is supposed to be watching the job is the crew owner. It’s the fox watching the hen house.
Call us today and let us answer the question,
Who will be supervising my job and how long will they be here??
However not one, mention the most important question of all. It is the one question that your contractor doesn’t want you to ask.
Who will be supervising my job and how long will they be here??
You see most roofing companies don’t have a specific plan for supervising your project. It’s usually handled in one of three ways. Most homeowners don’t realize the importance of supervision on the job site. Show me a story of a job gone wrong and I’ll show you a job with no supervision. Roofing is not rocket science but there are a lot of things that can go wrong,
more than the homeowner will ever realize because they don’t go through the process that often. Most contractors want to put on a quality roof, however they just don’t have the financial resources or can’t make money with a supervisor on your job the whole time. Supervision is the most expensive Component in the roofing process, and most homeowners sign contracts with no idea of how much, or who will be supervising their job. You can bet your bottom dollar the contractor is not going to bring it up. The less supervision the more money everybody makes.
The salesman is supposed to supervise the crew.
They have an inspector that inspects the roof.
The crew chief is supposed to do it.
After over 40 years in the roofing business, let me offer my observations,
A salesman (estimator) is paid a commission on the roofs he sells. If he spent all day watching the roof jobs he sold he wouldn’t have time to sell the next roof. Some of the good ones will at least show up on the job from time to time to see how everything is going. These are the good ones, way less than 10% of those out there. If you can find this guy it may well be the best you can do.
Companies that are large enough to employ an inspector have many jobs going on any given day. He may get to come by once durning the roofing process and then come by to do a final inspection. Only the poorest quality roofs will show problems at a final inspection, the biggest most costly problems happen during the roofing process and they show up later.
The most common way most contractors operate. They will go to great links to tell you about their crew and how good they are and there are some very good ones out there. However they are way way less than the majority.Crews get paid by the square, more squares more money. So if they can take some short cuts that save time they can install more squares, thus making more money. The problem is the crew chief that is supposed to be watching the job is the crew owner. It’s the fox watching the hen house.
Call us today and let us answer the question,
Who will be supervising my job and how long will they be here??
Seeking Motivated People
Seeking motivated sales people to conduct and coordinate roofing/reroofing bids, sales, and presentations. Looking for persons that are motivated and seeking to earn TOP DOLLARS. We are a family owned business for over 15 years; maintain an A+ BBB rating. You will knock on doors of residential and commercial property owners, meet with owners, secure and close contracts for construction repair or replacement of roofs. If you have manager capabilities, we will consider you for building and managing your own team of sales consultants and earn money on your sales team.
Earn immediate income, Commissions paid weekly $100,000+ income possible. Tried and proven sales system backed with extensive training program and you never climb roofs!
Duties will include:
• Development of Corporate Customers
• Closing the sale
• Prospecting
• Collecting payments
• Obtaining referrals
• Generate new business in unlimited market
• Call on all commercial, industrial and institutional accounts
Must have dependable vehicle (cars ok), auto insurance, smart phone, be well groomed, personable, have excellent communication and organizational skills. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY, WE WILL TRAIN AND OUR SALES PEOPLE NEVER CLIMB ROOFS! THIS JOB IS ABOUT SELLING..NOT ROOFING!
PART TIME OK
Want to know more about us? Go to google search and type in “Dorsey Roofing” follow all the links
Earn immediate income, Commissions paid weekly $100,000+ income possible. Tried and proven sales system backed with extensive training program and you never climb roofs!
Duties will include:
• Development of Corporate Customers
• Closing the sale
• Prospecting
• Collecting payments
• Obtaining referrals
• Generate new business in unlimited market
• Call on all commercial, industrial and institutional accounts
Must have dependable vehicle (cars ok), auto insurance, smart phone, be well groomed, personable, have excellent communication and organizational skills. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY, WE WILL TRAIN AND OUR SALES PEOPLE NEVER CLIMB ROOFS! THIS JOB IS ABOUT SELLING..NOT ROOFING!
PART TIME OK
Want to know more about us? Go to google search and type in “Dorsey Roofing” follow all the links
What a Boost for Engery Star Products on Flat Roofs
Two enthusiastic thumbs up for the administration's proposed Better Buildings Initiative, announced on February 3. Better Buildings seeks a 20 percent improvement in commercial building energy efficiency by 2020, leading to an estimated $40 billion annual cost savings for property owners and tenants.
To this end, the administration would convert the current $1.80 per square foot deduction for commercial energy-saving improvements to a tax credit. A credit would allow building owners to reduce their income tax obligations dollar for dollar when they undertake an energy retrofit, a far more powerful financial incentive than the deduction currently in force. The administration estimates that the proposal could result in a ten-fold increase in energy efficiency retrofits for commercial buildings
To this end, the administration would convert the current $1.80 per square foot deduction for commercial energy-saving improvements to a tax credit. A credit would allow building owners to reduce their income tax obligations dollar for dollar when they undertake an energy retrofit, a far more powerful financial incentive than the deduction currently in force. The administration estimates that the proposal could result in a ten-fold increase in energy efficiency retrofits for commercial buildings
Construction Materials Prices Continue to Rise | 2011-02-16 | Modern Distribution Management
All the More reason to get those roofing projects done ASAP!
Construction Materials Prices Continue to Rise | 2011-02-16 | Modern Distribution Management
IMPORTANT NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ROOFERS
Recently in Oklahoma, a woman was nearly killed when a “roofer” scammed her out of $6000. This thief took her money and ran, but not before he covered her exhaust vents, trapping carbon monoxide inside of her home.
Incidents such as this have led to a new Roofing Contractor Registration Act in the state of Oklahoma. The act aims to protect homeowners and prevent future scams. The new law requires contractors to register with the state every year, prove they have workers’ compensation insurance and at least a half a million in liability insurance.
We normally frown upon regulation, but legitimate roofers welcome this new law. The qualified contractors will now be able to differentiate themselves from the “fly by night” scam artists. Hopefully, this will lead to a more professional image for roofers and rebuild trust between contractors and homeowners.
Unfortunately, Texas has no regulations what so ever, when it comes to roofing and roofing contractors. Anyone can grab a ladder and call themselves a roofing contractor in Texas! No insurance required, no workers comp, no testing of any kind. This is why there are so many homeowners and building owners get ripped off by unscrupulous people that call themselves roofing contractors. There is no oversight! Even a barber needs a license to handle a $12 haircut. Thousands of dollars are involved in roofing jobs and we don’t even know how to get a hold of the person besides a cell phone number. It’s crazy!!
We now have a bill in the state legislature regarding licensing. The RCAT and NTRCA are in support of this bill. We are urging everyone to call, write, email their state congressman and senators and express their support for this bill. It is in your best interest as a homeowner or building owner. Help bring Texas into the 21st century. Let’s get the scam artist and crooks out of the roofing business. Their next victim may be your neighbor, parents, friend, or YOU.
PLEASE call, write, email YOUR state congressman and senator TODAY and express your support for this bill. Please forward this on to as many people as you know. We can do this if everyone bands together.
Incidents such as this have led to a new Roofing Contractor Registration Act in the state of Oklahoma. The act aims to protect homeowners and prevent future scams. The new law requires contractors to register with the state every year, prove they have workers’ compensation insurance and at least a half a million in liability insurance.
We normally frown upon regulation, but legitimate roofers welcome this new law. The qualified contractors will now be able to differentiate themselves from the “fly by night” scam artists. Hopefully, this will lead to a more professional image for roofers and rebuild trust between contractors and homeowners.
Unfortunately, Texas has no regulations what so ever, when it comes to roofing and roofing contractors. Anyone can grab a ladder and call themselves a roofing contractor in Texas! No insurance required, no workers comp, no testing of any kind. This is why there are so many homeowners and building owners get ripped off by unscrupulous people that call themselves roofing contractors. There is no oversight! Even a barber needs a license to handle a $12 haircut. Thousands of dollars are involved in roofing jobs and we don’t even know how to get a hold of the person besides a cell phone number. It’s crazy!!
We now have a bill in the state legislature regarding licensing. The RCAT and NTRCA are in support of this bill. We are urging everyone to call, write, email their state congressman and senators and express their support for this bill. It is in your best interest as a homeowner or building owner. Help bring Texas into the 21st century. Let’s get the scam artist and crooks out of the roofing business. Their next victim may be your neighbor, parents, friend, or YOU.
PLEASE call, write, email YOUR state congressman and senator TODAY and express your support for this bill. Please forward this on to as many people as you know. We can do this if everyone bands together.
Complaints on Roofers Rise 40% This Year
Door-to-Door Home Repair/Roofers - Complaints to BBB specifically about roofing companies across the country increased by roughly 40 percent last year, due in part to one company, American Shingle. There were nearly 1,000 complaints after the company went bankrupt and didn't provide new roofs to angry customers.
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