Education & Learning
Inspiring the next generation of roofers
By Scott Shufflebarger, Virginia Association of Roofing Professionals (VARP). Learn about the Living Lab Roofing Project that gives Henrico Career and Technical Education students the opportunity to learn firsthand! Virginia Association of Roofing Professionals (VARP) is a trade association dedicated to promoting and supporting the roofing industry in Virginia. Since their founding ...
Stay Informed: Understand the Newest Modifications to the Florida Building Code
By All Points Tile and Slate. Ensure you are adhering to the most updated building regulations and standards when working throughout Florida. There are key modifications to the 2023, 8th edition of the Florida Building Code (FBC) that every contractor will benefit from understanding. By staying informed with building regulations ...
Have spray polyurethane foam roofing questions? We have the answers!
By Western Colloid. Here’s your complete guide to spray polyurethane foam roofing restoration, including installation tips, benefits and maintenance. Spray Polyurethane Foam, commonly known as SPF roofing, is made up of a mixture of a few chemicals that are then sprayed using a specialized gun. While spraying, the gun mixes ...
4 reasons why people are choosing to take on more fixer-uppers
By Ingage. In the face of rising expenses and challenges specific to homebuyers, many people have started to choose fixer-upper homes, ones that need repairs, instead of new builds. The experts at Ingage share the top reasons why your residential clients are choosing fixer-upper projects. Inflation rates continue to ...
From shortage to surplus, see how this technology reshapes the labor landscape
By Dani Sheehan. What does the labor shortage problem look like in the roofing industry, and how can we improve it? Explore answers to these questions and more in this recent Read, Listen, Watch® webinar! There is sometimes a fear that if technology continues to advance, it will threaten the ...
Extending roof pipes has never been easier!
By Dani Sheehan. Do your plumbing vent pipe extensions meet building code requirements? Never search for a quick fix solution again when you trust TUBOS prefabricated vent pipe extensions. It doesn’t have to take reinventing the wheel to have an incredible product. For Kevin Morris at TUBOS Inc., he wanted ...
Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions Launches New CEU Course for Architects on Roofing Underlayments
Architects will earn one CEU credit upon completion of this continuing education course. Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions™, the leader in efficient and resilient roofing systems and components, has just released a new CEU continuing education course for architects about roofing underlayments. The course, The Importance of Roof Underlayment for Energy Efficiency ...
Are Roof Coatings Right For You?
By Evelyn Witterholt. Learn the benefits of roof coatings and what types of roofs they work best on. Building owners everywhere are looking for ways to repair their roofs without burning a hole in their wallets. Offering roof coatings is a great way for roofing contractors to fix commercial roofs ...
Helping young roofers develop bright futures with new skills
By Evelyn Witterholt. Here’s how Johns Manville is helping the future roofing workforce develop their roofing skills. Although many sectors of roofing are still having a hard time filling positions, that isn’t stopping this industry from growing. With nearly 39,000 job openings a month this year alone, roofing companies and ...
4 reasons to invest in aluminum
By Classic Metal Roofing Systems, an Isaiah Industries brand. Once you narrow down your roof decision to metal, the benefits of aluminum make it a top option moving forward. Metal roofs are rising in popularity, and it can be tricky to decide which metal is best for your home. ...
