Expert Conversations
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 While there are many factors contributing to this need, a big one is the outdated misconception ...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 ...
Unsealing the building envelope
By Anna Lockhart. Tackle every angle of the building envelope with this transformative training program. In an episode of the Roofing Road Trips® podcast, host Karen Edwards sat down with Tom Biller and Sarah Fay of Tremco to discuss the emerging importance of implementing building envelope training for creating a ...
Optimizing the off-season
By Emma Peterson. Winter might be slow for roofing projects, but it’s the perfect time for your team to train! In general, winter is often a quieter time for the roofing industry, as home and building owners wait for snow to melt and sunny weather to come back for their repair and ...
The end of mediocre roofing recruitment: Roofing Talent America declares war on the talent crisis
Roofing Talent America has spent a decade creating an exclusive network of top-performing talent that gives our fast growing clients an unfair advantage in the market. Where A-players hire and get hired: This isn't just a slogan for Roofing Talent America — it's the foundation of how we're revolutionizing the roofing ...
