Expert Conversations
The art of metal roofing
By Jenny Yu. Through custom fabrication and close collaboration with architects, Viotell Metal Concepts is redefining the role of metal in modern building design. For Viotell Metal Concepts, metal isn’t just a building material. It’s an art form. The company’s approach bridges functionality and design, transforming roofing into architectural ...
Products designed for the unique needs of contractors
By Emma Peterson. Learn how Leister develops tools based on the needs of roofing professionals in the field. Recently, Karen Edwards hosted Dave Nordentoft for an episode of Roofing Road Trips®. Dave is the manager of the roofing product category at Leister and came to shed some light on ...
Bringing clarity and confidence to attic ventilation education
By Jesse Sanchez. Through long-standing in-person education, AirVent continues to help contractors turn ventilation from a challenge into a system-driven advantage. For nearly three decades, AirVent, part of Gibraltar Building Accessories, has invested in education around one of roofing’s most misunderstood topics: attic ventilation. That commitment was recently highlighted during ...
From drones to VR
By Jesse Sanchez. FCS and Jobba help contractors use drones, artificial intelligence, VR and cloud workflows to deliver clearer inspections. Technology is reshaping how commercial contractors capture and communicate roof conditions and FCS and Jobba are helping companies keep pace. While consumer tools evolve quickly, roofing has not always moved ...
7 steps to adding gutters to your services
By Emma Peterson. Considerations when expanding your offerings to include gutters. In an industry where competition is steep, standing out from the crowd can be difficult. But one of the ways roofers can successfully stand apart from the rest and bring in additional streams of income at the same time ...
End-of-year insights
By Emma Peterson. We sat down with roofing industry leaders to hear their thoughts about 2025 and predictions for 2026. For the last Coffee Conversations® of 2025, we hosted a panel of professionals from all sides of the roofing industry to reflect on 2025 and look ahead to 2026. ...
A retrofit flashing reshapes rooftop problem solving
By Jesse Sanchez. A long-time roofer shares how firsthand experience led to a practical flashing solution built for modern roof obstacles and demanding climates. Garrdal Corporation emerged from decades of real-world roofing experience and a penchant for solving recurring problems many contractors know too well. During this episode of Roofing ...
Skylight safety takes center stage on rooftops
By Jesse Sanchez. Evolving building codes and aging skylights are pushing contractors to rethink fall protection strategies. As colder weather drives more crews onto existing commercial roofs to tend to aging skylight systems, skylight safety is becoming a critical operational focus for contractors. During this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, ...
Cordless welding advances efficiency at IRE show
By Jesse Sanchez. Leister showcases compact cordless heat welding technology designed to streamline repairs, demos and jobsite mobility. Leister is preparing to spotlight the NEXHEAT cordless welder during the International Roofing Expo (IRE). The compact unit stood out during hands-on evaluations for its familiar form factor and mobility ...
Inspections: The backbone of predictable revenue
By Jesse Sanchez. Helping contractors turn inspections from a cost center into a trusted entry point for service, maintenance and negotiated re-roof work. Inspections have often been treated as a necessary cost in commercial roofing, but FCS and Jobba are proving they can be a reliable driver of recurring revenue. ...
