Expert Conversations
From humble beginnings to national success
By Jenny Yu. The Stienecker brothers shared how Nitro Roofing has evolved from local roofing work into an in-demand national contractor. For more than 25 years, Nitro Roofing & Construction has built its reputation on family values, hard work and a commitment to quality craftsmanship. In a recent episode ...
Road to FRSA 2026
By Emma Peterson. The highly anticipated 104th Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Association Convention and Expo is just around the corner! In a new Roofing Road Trips®, Megan Ellsworth sat down with Tibor Torok, president of the Florida Roofing and Sheet Metall Association (FRSA), for a conversation about their ...
Invaluable training from an industry expert
By Emma Peterson. Learn from John Kenney’s decades of experience and insights through Cotney Consulting Group’s accessible online training programs! Through our work reporting on the world of roofing, The Coffee Shops™ crew get the chance to talk to experts and leaders from all across the industry. One ...
El salto que todo contratista latino debe dar para crecer
Por Alberto Torres. Crecer en roofing no es suerte: es estrategia, educación y certificación. Durante un episodio de La Voz de los Ruferos, grabado en Boston en el evento Business Building Workshop, tuve el honor de platicar con Walter Guamán, dueño de WG Construction, de cómo el programa Contractors Edge ...
Choosing metal tools you can trust
By Jenny Yu. Mark Bitten of Them Roof Boys shares why Van Mark Products is their go-to for reliable metal equipment. On the average roofing jobsite these days, leading with efficiency and precision are key to ensuring a successful project. In a recent episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Karen ...
Skylight safety gains urgency as codes and risks evolve
By Jesse Sanchez. Learn how changing building codes, aging materials and evolving safety standards are reshaping how contractors approach skylight protection on commercial roofs. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Megan Ellsworth spoke with Brian Grohe of VELUX® about a growing concern for contractors: skylight safety. Skylights are ...
Sutter Roofing is the May R-Club Roofer of the Month!
By Emma Peterson. How a focus on communication and teamwork has helped this family business grow and thrive for over a century. This month, we want to highlight Sutter Roofing as our May 2026 Roofer of the Month. Founded over 120 years ago, Sutter Roofing is one of the ...
May is National Wildfire Awareness Month
By Emma Peterson. What roofing professionals need to know about wildfire risk and product performance. In a new episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Megan Ellsworth hosted Tremco’s Andrew LeCampion and Ron Velichka for a conversation about fire-resistant building materials and products. Wildfires are a growing issue in much of the ...
A decade of growth for women in roofing
By Emma Peterson. A candid conversation with two founders of NWIR about how ten years has changed the perception of female professionals. With the amount of stressful news constantly around us, it can be hard to remember to celebrate the good news and progress being made. To put the good ...
New loyalty initiative focuses on training, trust and contractor success
By Jenny Yu. READYSLATE is investing in contractors with tools and education designed to drive long-term success. Contractor relationships are becoming increasingly central to product performance and brand reputation in the roofing industry. In a recent Roofing Road Trips® episode hosted by Karen Edwards, Pablo González Rodríguez of READYSLATE® ...
