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  • RICOWI Committee Aims to Address Critical Need for Roofing Systems That Can Withstand Wildfire Threats

    • By RICOWI
    • Added on Apr 02, 2025

    RICOWI, Inc. (Roofing Industry Committee on Weather Issues, Inc.) is excited to announce the formation of the Wildfire Resistant Roofing Committee, with the initiative receiving key contributions from Wade Shepherd of Westlake Royal Building Products. The committee, which is co-chaired by Shepherd and Robin Anderson, also from Westlake Royal Building Products, aims to address the critical need for roofing systems that can withstand the increasing threat of wildfires. read more

  • Volunteers Needed for RICOWI Investigation Following Hurricane Ian

    • By RICOWI
    • Added on Oct 19, 2022

    The Storm Investigation Program (SIP) leaders have sent an Advance Team to Cape Coral area to do preliminary research to determine if a formal investigation needs to be launched. The RICOWI, Inc. Board of Directors has approved an investigation, should it be determined to deploy. We are currently searching for volunteers to be a part of investigative teams for the week of October 24, 2022. read more

  • POSTPONED: Registration is Open for RICOWI, Inc Fall 2021 Seminar

    • By RICOWI
    • Added on Aug 31, 2021

    The RICOWI, Inc. Board of Directors voted to postpone the fall seminar due to the uptick in COVID-19 cases. This decision was not an easy one to come by, there was much deliberation and arguments both sides. Ultimately, the image of RICOWI, Inc. and the health and well-being of our members is of the upmost importance in times like these. Please mark your calendars for the spring seminar happening in Orlando, Florida at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort, dates are March 16-17, 2022. read more