Education & Learning
Don’t Delay! Ensure Your Project Passes a Commercial Framing Inspection
By Dani Sheehan. Passing a commercial framing inspection is a vital part of any construction project. Prepare ahead of time and seamlessly move your project forward. A building project is not ready to move forward until it has passed the necessary inspections to ensure it follows all safety standards, the ...
Roofing Jeopardy and Other Continuing Education!
By Dani Sheehan. Learn something new by registering for these continuing education courses and understand the history, sustainability benefits and manufacturing of PVC roofing systems. Are you looking to add more PVC to your business portfolio or get into the low-slope commercial roofing business? IB Roof Systems™ offers a number ...
The Ultimate Guide to Non-diaphragm Post-frame Building Design
By Anna Lockhart. Take part in this free learning opportunity to learn all there is to know about non-diaphragm post-frame buildings and their design. Dedicated to promoting the interests and education about the post-frame construction industry, the National Frame Building Association (NFBA) has worked to provide their members ...
Metal Roofing and Siding: The Benefits are Endless
By ASC Building Products. Homeowners will worry less about maintenance, extreme weather and more when they choose a metal roof. Not only is metal a more durable option overall than asphalt shingles and other roofing systems, but they offer additional protection against the elements. Metal roofing and siding are non-combustible ...
Learn the Fundamentals of EPDM Roofing in Just 20 Minutes!
By Evelyn Witterholt. In our latest Lunch & Learn, you’ll learn the benefits and installation practices of EPDM roofing. In a recent episode of our Lunch & Learn series, we speak with Curt Friedholdt, EPDM project manager at Johns Manville, about the history of EPDM roofing and what all its ...
Tips for Successful Metal Roof Flue and Pipe Penetration on Commercial Systems
By Dani Sheehan. Don’t let poor pipe penetration locations and installation compromise the life of a metal roof. One of the most compromising parts of a metal roof’s performance is when pipe or flue penetrations are improperly installed to accommodate other building systems. If you are offering commercial metal roofing ...
The Group That’s Crafting First-class Façades
By Evelyn Witterholt. WTI’s façade group is working hard to ensure that Medxcel facilities’ façades are in tip-top shape. Keeping the façade of a building in good condition is crucial for aesthetic and safety reasons. That’s why Weatherproofing Technologies Incorporated (WTI) has a whole façade team dedicated to maintaining this ...
Debunking Common Myths About Ventilation in the Roofing Industry
By Adam Cabrera. Ventilation in the roofing industry may seem simple, but there are many myths and misconceptions surrounding the subject. On a recent episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host Heidi Ellsworth sat down with Tony Vizzi, regional sales manager at Quarrix, to discuss the essentials of proper ventilation ...
With Roofing, Don’t Throw Caution to the Wind
In an upcoming episode of Read, Listen, Watch®, we’ll be discussing risk management in commercial roofing projects. When it comes to all types of roofing, safety must be a top priority for all contractors. But reducing and managing all the risks at play can be difficult. That’s why we’ve teamed ...
A Comprehensive Guide to Steep-slope Roofing
By Polyglass. Polyglass has you covered with the materials, underlayments and expert tips for your next roofing adventure! Roofs with steep slopes come with unique demands due to their structure. A steep-slope roof refers to any roof with a pitch steeper than 3:12. These roofs are designed to shed ...
