Social Media Employment Screening

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Lone-Star Roof Systems, LLC Editor

 

social_mediaDid you know that many companies today are using social media to check out their employees before and during employment? Continue reading →

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Mobile Devices and Businesses

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Lone-Star Roof Systems, LLC Editor

 

mobile_devicesAs our society moves toward a mobile-centered culture, the importance of these devices and the information we access with them is becoming central to businesses everywhere. Many have developed separate mobile sites designed to be viewed on the small screens of mobile phones, and some have even moved away from flash-centered designs that are not phone-friendly even on their primary sites.

But website design is not the only change coming over businesses because of these mobile devices. Continue reading →

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West Plant Fire and Boston Marathon Bombing – How can you help?

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Lone-Star Roof Systems, LLC Editor

hand holding earth

Many times, when tragedy strikes, our hearts go out to those burdened by these events and the fallout they leave behind. It can leave us feeling helpless or hopeless, or with a deep desire to do something, anything, just to be helping those victims.

For most of us, this provokes a knee-jerk reaction to donate – time, money, goods – to feel that we are a part of the effort to improve the lives of those whose lives were devastated. As a fellow member of the human race, I too have felt this tugging on my heart. But we must beware those who seek to take advantage of these situations. Continue reading →

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OSHA

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Lone-Star Roof Systems, LLC Editor

kiddo in safety gear closeupAs a part of our safety program, Lone-Star Roof Systems has an all-office meeting once per month to discuss current OSHA standards, among other things. This little guy attended one of our past meetings, and volunteered to model our commercial project safety gear. Isn’t he just too cute?

At Lone-Star, we take the safety of our employees and our customers very seriously. That is why we would like to tell you, our fans, followers, and customer, a little bit about the primary safety-standard-creating organization in our industry.

On December 29, 1970 the Occupational Safety and Health Act was signed into law by Richard Nixon. Continue reading →

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Metal Roofs and My Cell Phone Signal

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Lone-Star Roof Systems, LLC Editor

cellphone-receptionAt Lone-Star Roof Systems, we install all kinds of roofing materials in the Bryan/College Station, Dallas/Fort Worth, and Houston areas. One of our most requested roof systems, besides shingles, is a standing seam metal roof. People love the way it looks, the long-term peace of mind it offers, and the worry-free installation we offer. However, recently we have begun receiving questions about cell phone service inside buildings and homes with metal roofs. So what’s the deal? Continue reading →

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Check Out Lone-Star Roof Systems

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Lone-Star Roof Systems, LLC Editor

one_stop_shopDid you know Lone-Star Roof Systems is your one-stop shop for all your roofing needs? As Texas’ Premier roofing company, we do new construction roofs, reroofs, repairs, and anything in-between! Whether you are looking for the best roof of the year, or merely replacing a few blown-off shingles we are here to handle every roof roof roof with the best of quality workmanship, an excellent warranty, and professional, customer service-oriented work. Want to know more? Continue reading →

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7 Ways to Boost Afternoon Activity

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Lone-Star Roof Systems, LLC Editor

 

“Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” – Confucius

Choose a job you love and you never have to work a day in your life - ConfuciusConfucius makes a good point – if you love your job it doesn’t always seem so much like work. But what about those slumps, bumps, and slow-as-molasses moments we all encounter? For many people, difficult or unpleasant tasks can make the work day seem to drag on forever! This week, we thought we would put out some ideas for improving productivity and enjoyment of the “daily grind” for our followers.

Tip #1: Take a step back, and gain some perspective. Continue reading →

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Do you tell your friends…

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Lone-Star Roof Systems, LLC Editor

 

Female hand choosing the right person from a group… about your favorite companies? Do you ask them for theirs? Often the best way to judge a company is by what their customers have to say about them!

Here at Lone-Star Roof Systems, we make every effort to ensure our customers have a fantastic roofing experience with us, every time. Because we are Aggie-owned and operated, we believe that this is a huge part of being the best roofing contractor in College Station/Bryan, Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, and surrounding areas. Our customers are our number one priority and you always will be! Continue reading →

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How to Identify – and Avoid – Faulty Shingles

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Lone-Star Roof Systems, LLC Editor

 

Quality Matters!

Quality Matters!

Any good business owner can tell you that quality matters. From the quality of your materials, to the quality of your finished products, to the quality of your employees – quality always serves a business and its customers well.

These same business people will tell you that sometimes things beyond control can affect the quality of your business products. There are few companies who will intentionally produce a low-quality product because they just don’t sell! In this blog, we will discuss how to identify these manufacturing mishaps so you can correct them, or better yet, avoid them altogether! Continue reading →

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Rain Dampening Your Day? We Can Help!

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Lone-Star Roof Systems, LLC Editor
Have you ever been here, with a leak in your roof and no idea what to do? Read on!

Have you ever been here, with a leak in your roof and no idea what to do? Read on!

Rainy weather can be such a joy! The soothing sounds of the rain on your roof, as you cuddle up close to a roaring fire with loved ones to drowse the day away, can be quite relaxing.

Until you notice that dripping sound.

Often, people do not discover roof leaks until the roof is failing, because how can you know it will leak until you already have rain inside your home? In this blog, we would like to give you a few tips on what you should do when unwanted water is entering your home during a storm. Continue reading →

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