RoofersCoffeeShop® serving Canada is not new for RoofersCoffeeShop®. Canadian contractors have been frequenting our website since its inception, but we want to make Canada more at home here. So, we have implemented these improvements to the website:
- RoofersCoffeeShop® in now available in French. Please us the toggle on the top right of the home page.
- We have added Canadian Province categories in our Classified sections.
- We have added Canadian trade associations to our Associations directory.
- RCS Partners serving Canada - See Directory listings here.
These new Canadian opportunities are generously sponsored by Tremco. Learn more about Tremco here.
By IKO.
Disclaimer: It is incumbent upon the roofer to know and abide by all relevant safety regulations for his/her equipment and tools, and the use of such equipment and tools.
What tools should a roofer have when they are starting their own business? Should you buy or rent?
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With our unique systems and make-it-happen attitude, Tremco roofing can help contractors stay on the job all winter*, even if it’s more than 20°f below (-29°c) and keep facility managers from dealing with major roofing problems come spring.
We have a range of cold weather solutions – metal, cold and hot-applied built-up ...
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By IKO.
Disclaimer: It is incumbent upon the roofer to know and abide by all relevant safety regulations for his/her equipment and tools, and the use of such equipment and tools.
What tools should a roofer have when they are starting their own business? Should you buy or rent?
Editor's note: If you ...
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By Heidi J. Ellsworth, RCS Partner.
RoofersCoffeeShop® is loving Canada.
In the spring of 2019, RoofersCoffeeShop headed out to Montreal, Canada to meet with the Canadian roofing industry as we launched our RCS services into Canada. Tim and I were on the road again, this time figuring out how to maneuver customs ...
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IAAP helps roofing contractors increase business competitiveness as registered IKO product applicators.
IKO, a global leader of residential roofing shingles and commercial waterproofing and roofing products, launched its new IKO Approved Applicator Program (IAAP) for commercial contractors. IAAP helps roofing contractors increase business competitiveness as registered IKO product applicators. The ...
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This white paper will review the challenges of cold weather roofing applications using liquid-applied roofing products and systems while reviewing the technologies that are creating opportunity for year-round, cold weather roofing applications. Download Here.
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By IKO.
How to bid, estimate and price a roofing job.
Investing a little time into learning how to bid roofing jobs and how to estimate roofing jobs can pay dividends for your business. Roofing Contractor has found that 90 percent of roofers underbid their jobs. The whole industry could benefit from brushing ...
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Discover how earning a stellar reputation depends on so much more than just being great at installing shingles.
Put yourself in a homeowner’s place and imagine that your roof is leaking or that a violent windstorm has swept through your neighborhood, ripping shingles off every home’s roof. Your main concern would ...
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By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor.
If you’re tired of owning your own business but love roofing, this plan might be right for you.
When you think of exit planning for your roofing company, do you envision retirement? Maybe you haven’t even thought of exit planning for your business. Often, owners don’t ...
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By IKO.
Share this great information with your building owner customers and new employees to help them understand the importance of proper drainage.
Commercial buildings have flat or low-sloped roofs that need special drainage solutions. This article provides an overview of the types of drainage systems suitable for commercial buildings and the ...
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By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor.
The roofing system not only stands up to the climate but delivers superior fire resistance, is a lighter weight than other materials and it has saved structures from falling tree branches.
Here at the Coffee Shop, we love everything to do with roofing. We love learning ...
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By IKO.
What’s the purpose of roof drip edges?
Editor's note: If you have new employees, this is a great resource to help educate them about the importance of drip edges and what purpose they serve in a roofing system.
Drip edges are metal sheets, usually shaped like an “L,” installed at the ...
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Owners and facility managers know that a Duro-Last roof can stand up to the Canadian elements.
Duro-Last Roofing Systems are a popular choice for protecting a variety of buildings in Canada. Owners will appreciate the unique process of custom-fabricating the system in a factory-controlled environment, which means more watertight security with ...
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Canadian builders and contractors will soon be able to offer their customers a superior impact-, fire- and wind-resistant metal roofing option.
CertainTeed’s luxury metal roofing line, Matterhorn® Metal Roofing, will be available throughout Canada in the first quarter of 2019.
Matterhorn Metal Roofing utilizes mottling, chiseling and other techniques to replicate the ...
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By IKO.
Shingles with the right exposure will create the intended look and, assuming all else is installed properly, will provide optimal protection to the roof.
Editor's note: This article is a nice refresher for your crew and a good learning tool for new employees.
A shingle’s exposure is the portion of the shingle ...
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By Heidi J. Ellsworth, RCS Partner.
IKO shares its history as a pioneer and leader in the global roofing and related products industry.
IKO was founded in 1951 in Canada. It first manufactured building paper and then expanded to include coated roll roofing. Its first asphalt shingle was made in 1954, and ...
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By IKO.
How to choose a name for your roofing business can be a challenge as well as a great opportunity.
We’ll help you make the right decision by discussing the following:
What’s unique about your roofing company?
How to come up with names for your roofing business.
How to ensure your name is unique.
Roofing ...
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Contractors can help their customers earn money toward installing an eco-friendly Duro-Last cool roof.
The city of Toronto now offers grant incentives for eco-friendly roofing systems, including cool roofs, on commercial buildings. Cool roofs are designed to reflect the sun’s rays and reduce heat build-up, mitigating dangerous urban heat islands that ...
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By IKO.
Embrace the dreaded call-back and your business could benefit.
It’s Monday morning. You’re facing a pile of work and are just about to start digging into a new asphalt shingle installation project. Then, the phone rings. A client is asking you to return to the job site to look at ...
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