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Point persons: in many cases with residential construction, it's the roofing subcontractor...

By McElyea, Gary
Publication: Roofing Siding Insulation
Date: Tuesday, May 1 2007

Homebuyers are increasingly looking for custom features in many aspects of new home construction. As homebuilders continue to accommodate customers' desires and specifications, the need for greater communication between builders and subcontractors is essential.

Recently, a group of decking contractors met at Tamko Building Products' EverGrain Decking production facility in Lamar, Mo., for a roundtable discussion on the working relationship between builders and subcontractors.

The contractors agreed that homebuyers receive the best results when builders and s

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