Expert Conversations
Serendipity, peer networks and strong onboarding fuel growth
By Jesse Sanchez. Understand how relationships, timing and trust often steer major technology decisions in commercial roofing just as much as product features do. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, R3NG owner Lauren Morley and Terial co-founder Aaron Weinstein discussed the human moments that influence technology decisions. Lauren shared ...
Match the right roof to the right building
By Dani Sheehan. With StrongHold™, contractors can meet building owner needs with a family of solutions built for the realities of modern commercial roofing. Single-ply roofing may dominate the low-slope commercial market, but there is no universal answer when it comes to membrane selection. Building use, traffic, climate, rooftop equipment ...
Meet the ace in the industry’s back pocket
By Emma Peterson. From chemical thumbprints to troubleshooting material regulations, ACE Laboratories helps the roofing industry develop smarter products. On a new episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Megan Ellsworth got to sit down with Erick Sharp to talk about ACE Laboratories. ACE is a full-service analytical testing lab that ...
From reactive to proactive: Rethinking hiring in roofing
By Jenny Yu. Hi-Peak Staffing Solutions helps roofing companies develop a strategic approach to workforce planning. In a recent Roofing Road Trips® episode, host Megan Ellsworth spoke with Kristin Case, managing partner at Hi-Peak Staffing Solutions, shared insights into why hiring challenges persist and how contractors can take a ...
Keeping safe under lock and key
By Anna Lockhart. Central States provides peace of mind for their self-storage customers with their latest latch product launch. In a recent episode of the MetalCast™ podcast, host Karen Edwards sat down with Andrew Wilson, chief engineering and innovation officer for Central States Manufacturing, to discuss the brand’s latest ...
Investing in people, not just positions
By Emma Peterson. Learn how intentional training and care builds teams that grow and succeed in the long-term. As labor shortages continue and workforce expectations shift, companies can no longer afford to treat onboarding as a minor checklist or training as a one-time event. Instead, they must find ways ...
New synthetic underlayment offers improved efficiency and safety
By Jenny Yu. APOC’s Tuff-Grip™ system is designed for improved traction, faster installation and enhanced durability. As roofing systems continue to evolve, underlayment remains a critical component in ensuring long-term performance and protection. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Karen Edwards met with members of the APOC team to ...
Strategies that strengthen contractor growth year-round
By Jesse Sanchez. TAMKO aims to help contractors extend seasons, boost performance and educate homeowners on risk and value. As colder temperatures arrive and storm activity shifts, TAMKO’s Director of Contractor Engagement Jon Abernathy* and veteran roofer Jon Broce** are using the brand’s contractor program to help roofing companies view ...
Solar, data centers and the next wave of rooftop demand
By Jesse Sanchez. Anchor Products sees roofers and solar teams aligning through early coordination and guidance as demand grows. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Justin Smith zooms out from the usual focus on products to the bigger picture: where solar is headed and what it means for roofing ...
Preparing for sale: Building a roofing business buyers want
By Jenny Yu. A panel of experts outline the key steps to building a scalable, high-value roofing business. As mergers and acquisitions activity continues to accelerate across the roofing industry, contractors are facing a critical question: how do you prepare a business for sale? In a recent Coffee Conversations® ...
