Understanding Torch Roofing Risks

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Understanding Torch Roofing Risks
Understanding Torch Roofing Risks

Mike Di Pinto, VP of Construction Insurance at Ferrari & Associates, highlights the risks associated with torch roofing, a method utilizing propane torches to seal roofs effectively for 15–20 years. Despite its durability, torch roofing poses significant fire hazards, including the potential ignition of flammable materials and hidden smoldering fires, along with injury risks for workers.

How To Lower Roofing Insurance Premiums
How To Lower Roofing Insurance Premiums

Welcome back! I’m Mike Di Pinto, Vice President of Construction Insurance at Ferrari & Associates. If you’ve already read my first article, “Why Is Roofing Insurance So Expensive?” thank you for continuing this journey. In that article, I outlined why roofing is considered such a high-risk profession and how these risks drive up insurance premiums. In this second part of.. Read more

Why is Roofing Insurance So Expensive?
Why is Roofing Insurance So Expensive?

Why is roofing insurance so expensive? This is a question I get asked a lot. Hello, I’m Mike Di Pinto, Ferrari & Associates’ Vice President of Construction Insurance, and in this article, I’ll explain why roofing insurance is costly and what factors contribute to those high premiums. Roofing is a high-risk profession due to the inherent dangers involved in working.. Read more