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® is available in French. Use 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.
- The FIRST RoofersCoffeeShop Lunch & Learn comes to us from Canada also sponsorted by Tremco and WTI! Watch it after January 18, 2022.
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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By Colin Sheehan, RCS Reporter.
Translating legal language, starting careers in the pandemic and Cotney’s expansion into Canada.
In this episode of Roofing Road Trips, RoofersCoffeeShop® (RCS) partner, Heidi J. Ellsworth chatted with two friends from the north, Jeremy Power and Samuel St-Jean, the newest associate attorneys of Cotney ...
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By FiberTite.
A food processing facility in Ontario, Canada, upgrades its leaking TPO roof with FiberTite® XT for added protection and peace of mind.
A food manufacturing facility in Ontario, Canada, had a 6-year-old thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) roof that was in drastic need of replacement. The roof of the facility was pushed ...
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Feb 25th, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Available to members of IKO’s ROOFPRO Loyalty Program or contractors interested in applying, Profit Power Workshops feature a curriculum developed and presented by accomplished roofing professionals and subject-matter experts. Each workshop covers tips ranging from plugging leaks in business profitability to connecting contractors to third-party vendors ...
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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. ...
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MFM Building Products is proud to present Peel & Seal Peel® Self-Stick Roofing Solutions in French! Peel & Seal® is the original self-stick roll roofing specifically designed for low slope roofing applications. Composed of an exclusive formula, Peel & Seal® provides a long-lasting, durable, maintenance-free roofing surface.
Learn More About ...
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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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The National Trade Contractors Council of Canada (NTCCC) is thanking the federal government for establishing a joint government-industry advisory group to deal with construction sector challenges in light of disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Trade contractors are facing multiple challenges in light of this pandemic,” said Sandra Skivsky, Chair of ...
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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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The public is encouraged to nominate a deserving veteran now through December 7th.
Beacon announced today the launch of its first annual Beacon of Hope contest, a nationwide contest awarding deserving veteran homeowners with safe roofs. As part of Beacon’s giving back to its communities, the contest is open to all ...
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Editor's note: The following is the transcript of an interview with Jack Gottesman of IKO and Mark Zehnal of IBHS. You can read the interview below or listen to the podcast here.
Heidi Ellsworth: Hello and welcome to another Roofing Road Trips. This is Heidi Ellsworth, an RCS partner, and I ...
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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 ...
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By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter.
Here’s what podcast episodes are trending on RoofersCoffeeShop®.
Our most popular podcasts celebrate innovation and technology, various conferences carrying on virtually this year, and staying on the front line of roofing during COVID-19.
The most-listened-to podcast episode by far featured Dan Tinker, ...
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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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Choosing the right Equipter shouldn’t be stressful.
There are several options for roofing contractors when deciding which Equipter product will best manage debris control. The most popular option is the RB4000, while the most compact dump container is the RB2000.
If you're having a hard time deciding what Equipter equipment is right ...
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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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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 ...
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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.
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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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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MFM Building Products is proud to present WindowWrap® Window & Door Flashing System in French! WindowWrap® is a self-adhesive, self-sealing waterproofing tape to bring quality, versatility and value to any building application. These advanced flashing solutions are the ultimate defenders against wind and water penetration.
Learn More by Downloading the WindowWrap® ...
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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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After careful consideration, this event has been postponed.
March 27: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Available to members of IKO’s ROOFPRO Loyalty Program or contractors interested in applying, Profit Power Workshops feature a curriculum developed and presented by accomplished roofing professionals and subject-matter experts. Each workshop covers tips ranging from plugging leaks in ...
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Cotney Construction Law (CCL) is now serving contractors in Canada.
Cotney Construction Law (CCL), the leading law firm for the roofing industry, is pleased to announce that they have begun expansion to international markets with the opening of their first Canadian office in Toronto. Cotney Construction Law will represent clients on ...
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By Jeremy Power, Cotney Construction Law.
There are perhaps no two countries more inter-connected than the United States and Canada.
The United States is Canada’s largest trading partner, where goods, services, and people normally flow unimpeded across the world’s largest international border. However, COVID-19 and associated government actions related to it have ...
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By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter.
Join CRCA’s Bob Brunet for an Industry Interview discussing how trade organizations are run in Canada.
Cotney Associates and Consultants' John Kenney interviews Bob Brunet of the Canadian Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA), about the differences between the roofing community in the United States ...
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By Canadian Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA).
CRCA works with National Women in Roofing (NWiR) to Support Canadian Women in Roofing.
National Women in Roofing (NWiR) and the Canadian Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA) recently established a Canadian council. With the overall goal of empowering women in the roofing industry and helping ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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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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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By Colin Sheehan, RCS Reporter.
The CRCA is looking for someone who has driven innovation and made outstanding contributions to the industry.
The Canadian Roofing Contractor Association (CRCA) has recently announced the 2021 Roofing Canada Award is now open for entries. This award recognizes those who have shown outstanding ...
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For an Ottawa homeowner, choosing a metal roof delivers best long-term value.
The project:
While property values in Ottawa, Canada have exploded in recent years, it wasn’t resell value that was foremost on the mind of one local homeowner when he decided to replace his roof. With plans to stay in his ...
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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 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 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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