Expert Conversations
Learn about roofing from the experts themselves
By Emma Peterson. AskARoofer Minisodes are a great way to learn more about the roof above your head! Here at AskARoofer (AAR), we know that life gets busy, and time is a hot commodity. This is why we developed the AAR Minisode podcast series! Each episode of this series is ...
Días de NWIR: Brindando apoyo a las mujeres en la industria a través de sesiones educativas en español
Por Jessica Bravo. Empoderando a las mujeres hispanohablantes en la industria de techado. En este episodio de La voz de los Ruferos, la anfitriona Itzel Najera conversa con Lorna Rojas, presidenta del Consejo Hispano de National Women in Roofing (NWIR), sobre la importancia de ofrecer las sesiones de ...
EPDs and sustainability
By Jesse Sanchez. How the roofing industry is embracing environmental transparency. In a compelling Coffee Conversations, hosted by Megan Ellsworth, Jean-François Côté and Amandine Tragus from SOPREMA explored the growing demand for Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and their impact on the roofing industry. With sustainability becoming more of a necessity than a ...
Unlocking the tools of the trade
By Jesse Sanchez. Discover the lesser-known European tools transforming the U.S. roofing industry. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Megan Ellsworth sat down with John Chan of the National Slate Association (NSA) to discuss the upcoming NSA Conference. While the event promises an exploration into Charleston’s architectural history, one of the ...
The evolution of metal benders
By Jesse Sanchez. How advanced tools are transforming the roofing industry. Roofing professionals know that efficiency and precision are critical in the field. The evolution of metal bending tools has significantly improved how contractors handle on-site installations, allowing them to create custom bends without relying on prefabrication. In this episode of Roofing ...
Big rolls, bigger risks: The truth about wide-width roofing rolls
By Jesse Sanchez. Discover why switching to traditional-width roofing rolls can enhance safety, efficiency and long-term workforce well-being. In this Read Listen Watch® (RLW), host Karen Edwards sat down with Jason Stanley, CEO of IB Roof Systems, to discuss the growing concerns surrounding wide-width roofing rolls. While these larger rolls are often ...
Building a successful roofing business toolkit
By Jessica Bravo. Learn about the importance of skills, connections and knowledge. In an episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host Heidi J. Ellsworth visited Steve Little, head coach of KPost Roofing and Waterproofing, in Dallas, Texas. Their conversation focused on the evolving nature of the roofing industry and how success ...
The endless opportunities in roofing careers
By Emma Peterson. Learn how one woman went from a temporary position in marketing to leading a roofing service department! One of the biggest issues the roofing industry continues to face is the ongoing labor shortage. While there are many factors contributing to this need, a big one is the outdated misconception ...
Unlock the potential of roof coatings
By Jessica Bravo. Learn how sustainability and ease of installation are driving the demand shift towards coatings. In a recent episode of CoatingsTalk, host Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with Abby Feinstein of CertainTeed to discuss the expanding opportunities in the roof coatings market. The conversation focused on the step-by-step ...
MRA gets website revamp
By Anna Lockhart. The Metal Roofing Alliance unveils new website to better serve homeowners and metal professionals. In a recent episode of the MetalCast™ podcast, host Karen Edwards sat down with Renee Ramey, executive director of the Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA), to discuss the organization’s new website. With ...
