Expert Conversations
Quietly revolutionizing roof repair
By Jesse Sanchez. A rare sealant that actually sticks to silicone is making waves with contractors. In a crowded field of roof coating solutions, Everest Systems has introduced a standout product that’s turning heads for its performance and reliability. In this episode of CoatingsCast, Rick Murphy, the technical support and specifications director ...
Treating the source, not just the symptom
By Emma Peterson. Snow retention not only protects your property from damages, but it also protects you from lawsuits. Put simply, snow retention is about controlling and managing the snowpack that naturally builds up on a roof in regions that experience lots of snowfall in the winter. This is important because every ...
More than just measurements
By Emma Peterson. Learn how EagleView not only helps contractors measure roofs but also supports their larger communities. In the roofing world, EagleView is well known for its cutting-edge measurement technology. But EagleView is far from a one-trick pony, as there are a variety of different ways their imagery and data are ...
Just around the corner: FRSA 2025!
By Emma Peterson. Get a behind the scenes look at what to expect from this year’s FRSA Convention and Expo. 2025 marks the 103rd year that the Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association (FRSA) has held their convention and expo. To learn more about what they have prepared for this year, ...
History in every can
By Emma Peterson. From being named for pharaohs to waterproofing the iconic Lincoln Tunnel, learn about KARNAK’s 92 years serving the waterproofing industry. In a new CoatingsCast® episode, Megan Ellsworth sat down with Chris Huttig to talk about KARNAK’s 92 years in the industry. KARNAK’s story begins in 1933 with a young ...
Tools with big impacts: New tech and trade pro support
By Jesse Sanchez. New products, trade programs and national contests bring innovation and inspiration to contractors. In this episode of MetalTalk™, hosted by Karen Edwards, Rebecca Talbot of Malco Tools dives into more topics than just hardware — she brings listeners up to speed on new innovations, smarter tool design and the ...
Oportunidades de educación
Por Jessica Bravo. SRS Para Latinos y Owens Corning se unen para traer más oportunidades educativas En un episodio de La Voz de los Ruferos, Jessica Bravo habla con Julissa Chavez de SRS Para Latinos y Octavio Vazquez de Owens Corning sobre el evento “Universidad”, una iniciativa enfocada en el ...
Bridging the gap between craftsman and businessman
By Emma Peterson. Learn how ABC Supply’s tailored support helps contractors manage finances and keeps projects on track. Many people in the roofing profession are craftspeople first and business owners second. This is why ABC Supply developed their Customer Financial Services (CFS) program to help contractors manage their finances and keep their ...
Roofing in real time
By Emma Peterson. Roofle reimagined the roofing sales process for modern contractors and consumers. In a new episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with Travis Harvego and Matthew McDaniel, two of the founders of Roofle, to talk about their journey of bringing roofing sales into the digital era. ...
Navigating the evolving labor market
By Emma Peterson. Learn how to balance efficiency, quality and profitability as labor costs rise. In a new episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth spoke to David Beiler of Equipter about the labor challenges that contractors are facing and how having the right equipment in your arsenal s more important ...
