RoofersCoffeeShop https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/ Roofing Forum, Classifieds, Galleries and More! en-us These Roofing Tools Will Do the Math for You https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/these-roofing-tools-will-do-the-math-for-you these-roofing-tools-will-do-the-math-for-you Mon, 04 Apr 2022 18:00:00 PDT

By OneClick Code.  

No more spreadsheets or pen and paper calculations! OneClick Code offers estimates at the click of button.  

Eliminate the guessing game when it comes to complex roofing calculations! OneClick Code recently released a Ventilation Calculator and Ice & Water Shield (IWS) Calculator, making it easier than ever to deliver a fast and accurate roofing estimate. From finding the right roofing codes for the jurisdiction you’re in to further automating your business, increase your accuracy with OneClick Code.  

If you’ve been in the roofing industry for a while, you might be doing these calculations in your head or doing some guesswork. We understand you’re good at your job, but here’s the problem with that - you can’t use guesswork to create defensible estimates.  

“We really wanted to create something that everyone in the roofing industry could use in a meaningful way,” said Garrett Kurtt, CEO and founder of OneClick Code. “The best part is that anyone can use the free tools on OneClickCode.com, either on a computer or on a phone while on the go. All you have to do is type in the measurements prompted within the tool. If you're not sure what something is, you can hover over the information icon and a longer description will appear.” 

Ventilation Calculator 

Roof ventilation is essential for a healthy and balanced attic, but calculating it can be a challenge. This measurement can vary depending on roof size, roof pitch, and the types of vents used.  

The OneClick Code Ventilation Calculator takes the guesswork out of this mathematical equation and walks you through it every step of the way — without a confusing formula! We do this by taking the square footage of the attic to help document the need for any additional vents while taking existing vents into account. 

At the click of a button, you'll get the accurate measurements for the necessary ventilation needed based on the complexity of the roof, and how much ventilation you need to stay up to code to maintain the necessary airflow. 

Try it for yourself! 

Ice and Water Shield Calculator 

This tool calculates how much IWS you need based on the pitch of the roof and helps you justify just how much material you need by square footage and by half or full rolls. 

Ice and Water Shield, sometimes called ice barrier membrane, is a waterproof layer on a roof that protects the roof from ice and water damage. In cold climates, IWS is often required by local building codes. To determine how much IWS you need on a roof, you'll need to measure a few things first - including roof pitch, eave length, valley length, roof size and more. Then, you take all those measurements and use them in an elaborate formula to calculate how much IWS you'll need.  

The OneClick Code IWS Calculator takes the guesswork out of this mathematical equation and gives you the info you need. 

Try it for yourself!

Learn more about OneClick Code in their RoofersCoffeeShop® Directory or visit www.oneclickcode.com.

Original article source: OneClick Code

]]> Why Knowing Building Codes is Crucial for Your Roofing Business https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/why-knowing-building-codes-is-crucial-for-your-roofing-business why-knowing-building-codes-is-crucial-for-your-roofing-business Fri, 04 Mar 2022 15:00:00 PST

By OneClick Code. 

Which building codes are important and how to research them. 

Despite the importance of building codes for public safety, they are still hard to understand for some people in the building and roofing industry. It is of utmost importance that everyone in these industries has knowledge of codes such as the International Building Code or IBC and the International Residential Code or IRC. Thankfully, OneClick Code has made the process of understanding these codes easy and seamless. 

Building codes date back to around 1800 B.C. and continue to be a part of the building industry that we are all a part of. The main purpose of building codes is to protect public safety and health in the buildings and structures that we occupy. 

IRC Building Code is adopted for residential buildings and the IBC Building Code is adopted for commercial buildings. All fifty states have adopted the International Building Codes at the state or jurisdiction level, but these codes vary between each state and each jurisdiction. 

So, building codes can vary from one street to another in some places which can leave money on the table with every claim or project. 

Why contractors, adjusters and insurance companies need to be up to date with codes 

Because building codes, and roofing codes more specifically, affect the way we live in our buildings and structures, we see the adoption of new building codes every one to three years following technology, manufacturing updates and general industry growth. 

However, often times code adoption will also follow natural disasters. Keeping up to date with building and roofing codes in your area is crucial to maintaining compliance for all parties involved. Adopting a model code that can incorporate technology landscape and consumer demand reduces the risk for roofers, contractors and insurance companies alike. 

How to use technology to stay up to date. Save time and make money 

Researching building and roofing codes in your area may be something that you have done time and time again if you are in the contracting, adjusting or insurance industry. 

However, with the adoption of new codes between states and over 27,000 cities and counties nationwide, it can be hard to make sure that you are finding the most accurate information and in a timely manner. Because time is money, right?! 

New technology eliminates this uncertainty and wasted time. OneClick Code is the first and ever app to automate roofing codes across the nation including manufacturer specifications, material tax and IECC within seconds. Technology can keep us up to date and in compliance which helps everyone involved. OneClick Code. Restoration intelligence, automated. 

Learn more about OneClick Code in their RoofersCoffeeShop® Directory or visit www.oneclickcode.com. 

Original article source: OneClick Code

]]> What You Need to Know About Florida SB 76 as a Roofing Contractor https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/whatyou-need-to-know-about-florida-sb-76-as-a-roofing-contractor whatyou-need-to-know-about-florida-sb-76-as-a-roofing-contractor Tue, 01 Feb 2022 15:00:00 PST

By OneClick Code.  

How Senate Bill 76 has evolved and what it means for your roofing practice. 

Senate Bill 76 is the latest attempt to stabilize the rising insurance premiums and insurance litigation. The Florida Statute requires every party to a lawsuit to provide notice to the court of all other lawsuits involving the same property insurance policy and for the same property. The bill has been a talking point for roofing contractors wondering exactly what the implications are for them. Keep reading to learn more about the bill and what you can expect from it in the future.  

SB 76 as it was enacted 

If you are like me and have been hearing about SB 76 but didn't understand the entirety of what it would really mean for contractors, then you must watch this video. Episode 55 from The Roofing Success Podcast does a great job of explaining the bill and ways to work around it in order to still be profitable as a roofing contractor. Jim Ahlin, interviews Winston Taitt, Sharon Freeman and Patrick Carr about the bill, how it came about and what it looked like when it was enacted. However, after this episode aired, new developments in the bill have come to the table. Keep reading to learn more.  

SB 76 today 

Governor Ron DeSantis signed the bill into law on June 11, 2021, making it effective on July 1, 2021. SB 76 creates Florida Statute § 489.147 to prohibit a contractor from encouraging a consumer with written marketing material to make an insurance claim.  

Contractors are no longer permitted to make such solicitations by way of door hangers, business cards, magnets, flyers, pamphlets and emails. Contractors will also be prohibited from: 

  • Offering (either in writing or by way of in-person solicitation) the homeowner anything of value in exchange for the homeowner allowing the contractor to inspect the roof or for making an insurance claim. 

  • Offering or accepting a referral fee for services for which insurance proceeds are payable. 

  • Advising a homeowner regarding the terms of a property insurance policy. 

  • Providing a homeowner with an agreement for services to be rendered that does not include a detailed written estimate and a notice that the contractor cannot engage in the solicitation restrictions imposed by the statute. 

SB 76 tomorrow 

The full impact of the new legislation remains to be seen, but insurance carriers should prepare now to update claims handling protocols in accordance with the new law. The intent of these statutory changes is to reduce litigation and entice insurance carriers to return to Florida. 

“Florida’s property insurance market has been in crisis for years,” Representative Bob Rommel told FlGov.com. “Besides weather events, bad actors have been targeting homeowners and insurance companies...We need to ensure that consumers have the ability to obtain affordable insurance policies from private companies and not just Citizens, which was originally set up as the insurer of last resort. SB 76 will stabilize the market and should attract new insurance carriers to Florida.” 

However, this legislation regulates contractors rather than insurers. The form that this bill is in now, will most likely see change as the years progress. 

Learn more about OneClick Code in their RoofersCoffeeShop® Directory or visit www.oneclickcode.com.  

Original article source: OneClick Code

]]> RoofersCoffeeShop® Will Be at IRE 2022, Will You? https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/rooferscoffeeshop-will-be-at-ire-2022-will-you rooferscoffeeshop-will-be-at-ire-2022-will-you Mon, 17 Jan 2022 18:00:00 PST

By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter.  

IRE promises to be one of the biggest events of the year, check out who will be at the expo! 

This year’s International Roofing Expo (IRE) promises many exciting events, products, classes and more. The expo will take place February 1-3 in New Orleans at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.  

RoofersCoffeeShop® will be on the beat, sharing information and broadcasting live on YouTube. Additionally, you will find President Heidi J. Ellsworth moderating a panel on how to work with young people who are interested in roofing. The session takes place Tuesday at 7:45 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. CT 

The Coffee Shop will join many great manufacturers, distributors and associations as they share new ideas with roofing contractors. Make sure you stop by our booth, number 249, and visit our RoofersCoffeeShop partners too:  

Don’t miss out, register today for IRE 2022!

]]> How to Get Paid a Fair Wage for Every Roofing Job https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/how-to-get-paida-fair-wagefor-every-roofing-job how-to-get-paida-fair-wagefor-every-roofing-job Mon, 03 Jan 2022 15:00:00 PST

By OneClick Code. 

Garrett Kurtt talks with Jim Ahlin about how to get reasonably paid for any roofing job. 

Jim Ahlin from the Roofing Success Podcast speaks with CEO and founder of OneClick Code, Garrett Kurtt to talk about getting paid well on all roofing jobs. 

An all-around expert in the property restoration industry, Garrett has seen and done it all over the past 12-plus years. Garrett is a licensed adjuster and contractor with over 3,500 claims under his belt, a certified appraiser with over 500 appraisals to his name, and a tech innovator that is disrupting the industry. Improving the standards in property restoration and developing ways to innovate in a perpetually manual industry are some of the major driving factors for Garrett’s success. 

Being on both sides of roofing and claims, he saw that no one had tackled the challenge to obtain the truth about building codes and permits, causing major disagreements between all parties. So, he created an app called OneClick Code to solve those problems. Saving time and money around finding the right codes is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to what this app will do for contractors and adjusters. On this episode, we talk about how to get paid what you deserve on every job! 

About The Roofing Success Podcast 

The Roofing Success Podcast is a show created to inspire roofing contractors to achieve optimal success in their roofing businesses. The host, Jim Ahlin, is the co-author of the book, "Internet Marketing For Roofing Contractors, How to TRIPLE Your Sales and Turn Your Roofing Website Into an Online Lead Generation Machine," and co-founder of Roofer Marketers, the Digital Marketing Agency for the roofing industry. On each episode, Jim will be sitting down with industry leaders to talk about their processes, the lessons they learned, and how to find success in roofing. 

Listen to the Roofing Success Podcast Episode below to learn more about how to get paid a fair wage for all your roofing jobs. 

Learn more about OneClick Code in their RoofersCoffeeShop® Directory or visit www.oneclickcode.com.

Original article source: OneClick Code

]]> OneClick Code Increased Claim Payment Accuracy by 14.6% for Insurance Carrier https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/oneclick-code-increased-claim-payment-accuracy-by-146-for-insurance-carrier oneclick-code-increased-claim-payment-accuracy-by-146-for-insurance-carrier Wed, 22 Dec 2021 12:00:00 PST

A recent case study finds that accurately identifying jurisdiction using OneClick Code increased claims efficiencies and accuracies.

OneClick Code, the leading technology company to automate building code data, increased claim payment accuracy by 14.6% with one of the Top 55 U.S. insurers, according to a recent case study. OneClick Code is the first-ever technology provider to automate building code data, eliminating swings in material and labor costs by upwards of 25%, providing carriers with a trusted source for accurate claims payments. 

A hailstorm wreaked havoc on a dense metropolitan area in the midwest of the United States, causing millions of dollars in roofing claims for a major property and casualty carrier. The insurer partnered with OneClick Code to analyze claim payment accuracy for hailstorm-related residential property claims. The intention of the case study was to uncover any errors made by the insurer in identifying jurisdiction for the properties affected by the storm and if those errors could have been eliminated by using OneClick Code.

"Insurance carriers are looking for ways to create accurate and defensible estimates, decrease cycle times, and increase efficiencies during the claims process. With our latest technology, we solve just that,” says Garrett Kurtt, CEO and founder of OneClick Code.

The insurance carrier provided OneClick Code with a sample set of 453 closed homeowner policy claims from the hailstorm, in which the carrier paid to replace the roof in full. The claims spread throughout the city and county boundaries, but they all shared the same city name in their assigned U.S. postal address. The regional insurance branch opted to designate the city as the jurisdiction having authority over all the claims in this case due to common practice.

OneClick Code used its patent-pending technology and nationwide database to assign the correct jurisdiction to each property and, in turn, the corresponding building codes and sales tax.

OneClick Code found that jurisdiction was incorrectly identified for 36% of the properties sampled (165 of the 453 properties) by the insurer. These 165 properties were located in an unincorporated part of the county therefore governed by the county and their adopted building codes. Building code requirements and sales tax rates differed between city and county, demonstrating that the insurance carrier could have verifiably increased claim payment accuracy by 14.6%.

"The findings from this study validate our product in the roofing industry. We potentially can save insurance carriers millions of dollars each year by providing accurate jurisdiction, roofing codes and sales tax for each claim by correctly identifying jurisdiction," says Kurtt.

Identifying the correct jurisdiction is one of the many challenges that can have a significant impact on an insurer's book of business. Other areas affecting claims costs include adjuster time inefficiencies and decreased reserve accuracy based on incorrect data when estimating a claim. OneClick Code can help determine and correct these problems at the time of claim and underwriting.

"Being in roofing for over 14 years, I have seen the challenges and outdated systems that are holding the industry back," says Kurtt. "We are excited to revolutionize the industry from the ground up to eliminate friction, increase trust, and increase accuracy for all parties involved."

Download the case study.

]]> Save Even More Time and Money in One Click https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/save-even-more-time-and-money-in-one-click save-even-more-time-and-money-in-one-click Thu, 16 Dec 2021 15:00:00 PST

By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter.  

Use coupon code RCS10 to save 10% on any OneClick Code Plan and start automating today.

In case you didn’t know, using manual systems to gather building code information is an outdated system that is costing you time and money. As a contractor, you know that building codes are the main driver that cause huge swings in estimates, and because jurisdiction information is confusing and obscured it’s hard to estimate how much a roof really should cost.  

It is time to streamline your communication and eliminate the middleman, taking your company into the future with a roofing technology app that will save you an hour on every roof. Try OneClick Code for free and receive up-to-date information you need to make a proper claim in seconds.  

OneClick Code is the only platform that enables roofers, contractors, adjusters, and insurance carriers to identify the jurisdiction having authority. By automating the manual process of code enforcement you get faster, more precise estimates that you can count on and audit. 
 
Experience the time-saving power of the nation's first automated system for: 

  • Building codes 

  • Sales tax 

  • Jurisdiction 

  • And more! 

Why not take OneClick Code for a free 14-day trial run? See how this app can save you hours and eliminate headaches on every project with their free trial. No credit card is required to get started today and you will gain access to up to 20 projects. 

You’re invited to experience the breakthrough of innovative estimating of the future. You can now save even more money when you use coupon code RCS10 to save 10% on any plan! Whether you want licensing reports in one state or nationwide, OneClick Code has a plan that can best fit your business.  

Stop pulling your hair out over manually finding building codes and start saving your time and energy with OneClick Code today.  

Learn more about OneClick Code in their RoofersCoffeeShop® Directory or visit oneclickcode.com.

]]> How Do You Confirm Building Code Jurisdictions? https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/how-do-you-confirm-building-code-jurisdictions how-do-you-confirm-building-code-jurisdictions Thu, 02 Dec 2021 15:00:00 PST

By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter.  

Take this poll and tell us how you are providing the most accurate estimates possible. 

RoofersCoffeeShop® is curious about how you confirm your building codes! We are lucky to have such a wonderful digital community full of industry professionals who use our website to share and engage with each other. 

We want to glean more insights from our readers and learn more about them, which is why we have launched a new poll with OneClick Code.  

This week, our poll question is: How do you confirm building code jurisdictions? 

Do you not worry about it? Does the front office confirm with local jurisdiction? Or do you make the job easy on yourself and use OneClick Code on every job?  

Jurisdiction impacts many of the decisions made when it comes to building practices, and accurate municipal building code data plays a crucial role in the preparation of estimates and construction projects across the country. We want to know what methods you are using to create accurate claims and maybe help you find ways to streamlines your process.  

Using manual systems to gather building code information is not only an outdated system, but it’s one that is costing you time and money. Did you know that you can automate the process of code enforcement? OneClick Code is the only platform that enables roofers, contractors, adjusters and carriers to identify the jurisdiction having authority making it easier than ever to create an accurate estimate for a job. Want to know more? Read OneClick Code’s eBook Jurisdiction Matters: Removing Friction Through Automation. 

Sharing your opinion is a great way to learn more about what is vogue in the industry and share your opinion as an expert. RoofersCoffeeShop, as the place where the industry meets, is curious about how you estimate.

Take the poll on the right side of the RCS homepage today!  

Learn more about OneClick Code in their RoofersCoffeeShop® Directory or visit oneclickcode.com.

]]> Better Understand the Role Jurisdiction Plays in Roofing Projects With This eBook https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/better-understand-the-role-jurisdiction-plays-in-roofing-projects-with-this-ebook better-understand-the-role-jurisdiction-plays-in-roofing-projects-with-this-ebook Tue, 09 Nov 2021 18:00:00 PST

By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter.  

Read this eBook and learn how you can gain an advantage by identifying accurate building codes and automating the process.  

Did you know that geography plays a huge role in roofing? It might not be the first thing you think about when it comes to contract work, but jurisdiction impacts many of the decisions made when it comes to building practices. 

Adopted as a way for the city or county to protect its citizens, building codes ensure that structures are sound and able to serve their intended purpose as well as protect people from faulty building practices. However, when each municipality adopts different codes, it means that geographic differences will impact both building standards (structure specifications) and codes.  

It is vital to know this information because these invisible boundaries can seriously affect your roofing practice. Accurate municipal building code data plays a crucial role in the preparation of estimates and construction projects across the country.   

With no clear way to tell the jurisdiction of a building code, it is not surprising that there are so many frustrated contractors and insurance adjusters who spend significant time on each claim trying to find out which municipality has jurisdiction on each property. 

This eBook gives you the key to saving time, and your sanity, by finding the correct jurisdiction and accurate building codes instantly. You will learn not only how to leverage technology to identify jurisdiction, but how to quickly access this information to validate an estimate.  

Through their application programming interface (API), mobile app, or easy-to-use web application, OneClick Code was built for property owners, insurers, claims adjusters and contractors. 

Read the Jurisdiction Matters: Removing Friction Through Automation for more information.  

Learn more about OneClick Code in their RoofersCoffeeShop® Directory or visit oneclickcode.com.

]]> OneClick Data Receives $1.28 Million in Funding to Accelerate Growth https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/oneclick-data-receives-128-million-in-funding-to-accelerate-growth oneclick-data-receives-128-million-in-funding-to-accelerate-growth Thu, 28 Oct 2021 12:00:00 PDT

Evolution of roofing technologies to bring restoration to the 21st century.

OneClick Data, the leading technology company to automate building code data for roofing projects, today announced the closing of their latest funding round. The company raised just over $1.28 million from various strategic investors to continue optimization of current products and to further development on the company's product roadmap.

Including the most recent closing, OneClick has secured $4.38 million in funding since its inception in 2017. The company dedicated its efforts to gathering data from over 30,000 municipalities and developing the application for the first two and a half years in business. "We have come a long way in developing a product that we are proud of and that we know now has a huge ROI for our customers," says CEO and founder Garrett Kurtt. Since the company's initial launch, the company has grown to serve over 15,000 users. "We are grateful for the funding supported by investors who believe in our vision as much as we do."

OneClick Code is designed to eliminate friction between roofing contractors and insurance adjusters by providing a single source of truth for building code data associated with projects across the nation. Contractors and adjusters are using an outdated and manual system to gather building code data. OneClick Code gives them all the information they need in the click of a button or a single API call. A recent case study demonstrates that OneClick Code reduces insurance claim cycle times, reduces claims leakage, and increases reserve accuracy for insurance companies working on roofing claims.

Kurtt explains how the recent funds will be used to develop new products and expand on partnerships in the industry while preparing to raise Series A funding Q1 of 2022. "We are excited about the partnerships that we are developing and the products in our current roadmap," says Kurtt. "Our ideas are coming to fruition starting with the launch of our estimation tools that will be available as early as this fall. Our customers will have to stay tuned for news coming later this year. This is going to be big."

About OneClick Data Inc.

OneClick Data Inc. is a trusted data partner dedicated to streamlining the code-sourcing process for all parties in the roofing industry while increasing efficiency and transparency for all stakeholders in construction and restoration. They have the only platform, OneClick Code, to have blazed the trail for data automation of jurisdictional authority for building codes, permit fees, taxes and manufacturer specifications required for any address nationwide. OneClick Code has been serving customers in the contracting, insurance and claim adjusting fields by providing instant access to trusted roofing codes in the click of a button. Offering unique reports that can be easily shared between all stakeholders in the roofing claims industry, OneClick Code adds value to all parties and empowers customers to save time and money on every claim. Welcome to restoration intelligence, automated. To learn more, please visit www.oneclickcode.com.

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