Expert Conversations
Developing into the best contractor they can be
By Emma Peterson. Learn how Duro-Last helped Brandon Keck and Scott Crowder become the roofing veterans they are today. One of the many incredible things about the roofing industry is our community’s ability to welcome people from all walks of life into the fold. That’s what our podcast series ...
Winner takes all: How to dominate the metal market
By Anna Lockhart. Looking to boost your sales-savvy or gain a competitive edge in the metal roofing market? These programs are here to do just that! In an upcoming Read, Listen Watch (RLW), “Grow With Metal, Win With Roofing Passport,” Karen Edwards will sit down with Junny Lee ...
An adhesive for every project
By Emma Peterson. Jeffrey Job of Johns Manville guides us through their extensive portfolio of adhesives. In a new RoofersCoffeeShop® Lunch & Learn, Megan Ellsworth hosts Jeffrey Job, Johns Manville’s polyiso product manager, for a conversation about the fundamentals of adhesives in commercial roofing systems. Jeffrey opened the conversation by ...
Get the standing seam look for less
By Anna Lockhart. For contractors looking to add a quality yet economical metal panel to their arsenal, the Verti-Rib™ panel is the way to go. A major draw towards metal roofing is the aesthetics it provides to its accompanying building or home. Different panel styles and coating color palettes ...
Breaking down the differences in roof coatings
By Dani Sheehan. Understanding the similarities and differences between silicone and acrylic roof coatings can help you guide building owners toward the best long-term solution for their roof. Building owners are increasingly turning to coatings as a cost-effective, sustainable alternative to full tear-offs, but the variety of products on the ...
Roofing solutions that prioritize ease and versatility
By Jesse Sanchez. BITEC embraces contractor needs with an expanded product lineup, giving them everything they need in one place for easier access and a smoother project experience. As the industry continues to evolve and embrace change, so too does BITEC. Dubbed “BITEC 3.0,” the company is expanding its product ...
Renewed optimism in the industry
By Jenny Yu. An NRCA scholarship awardee and his mentor share the impact of the Empower All Scholarship and their mentor relationship. The roofing industry’s up-and-coming leaders are impressing the veterans. One such trailblazer is Nathanial Koren, recipient of the Empower All Scholarship from the National Roofing Contractors ...
Regional roofing solutions
By Emma Peterson. Learn how Kool Seal® Tundra™ handles the demands of roofs in the Caribbean and Latin America. Every region and climate has different needs when it comes to roofing materials. In this episode of CoatingsCast®, Megan Ellsworth sits down with one of Sherwin-Williams' Regional Managers, Giovanny Pazimino, to ...
Honoring 9/11 through service
By Emma Peterson. Learn how the SRS Raise the Roof Foundation is working with 9/11 Day to transform September 11 into the nation’s largest day of service. Recently, Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with Mikell Bollinger, VP of community engagement for SRS Raise the Roof Foundation, for a Roofing Road ...
The best of the best in metals
By Jenny Yu. Learn how the Drexel Metals Plus program is setting the standard for the metal industry. This year is Drexel Metals’ 40th anniversary, and one way they are celebrating is by promoting their Drexel Metals Plus rewards program. In this MetalTalk episode, Karen Edwards discussed this exciting ...
