Expert Conversations
Extend the lifespan of a roof with TremCare®
By Emma Peterson. By providing proactive care and maintenance, Tremco WTI helps roofing systems perform better for longer. In a new Roofing Road Trips® episode, Doug Schultz and Josh Johnson from Tremco WTI joined Karen Edwards to talk about avoiding costly roof repairs with proactive care and maintenance. Doug has worked with ...
A seamless welding solution
By Emma Peterson. Learn how Leister’s new innovations and technology prevent long-term roofing issues. For over seven decades, Leister has been consistently developing and improving technology and tools used in plastic welding and industrial hot-air applications. In one of The Coffee Shops™ Read Listen Watch® (RLW) webinars, Heidi J. Ellsworth got to ...
Building better roofing teams through peer power
By Jesse Sanchez. Access to exclusive peer groups gives commercial roofing leaders a real edge in the service department game. When Tracey Donels joined Karen Edwards on Roofing Road Trips®, the conversation quickly cut to the heart of a major issue in commercial roofing: growing service departments in an industry where operational ...
Why certifications matter
By Emma Peterson. Learn about the role certification plays in creating a stronger and more secure roofing system. Recently, Heidi J. Ellsworth hosted Tremco’s sales operations and training leadership Patrick Evans, Bob Moretti and Vince Paladino for an episode of Roofing Road Trips®. The topic of conversation for the episode was how ...
Primed and ready
By Emma Peterson. Learn about why primers are so important for coating system success and how to pick the right one for your project. Recently, Megan Ellsworth sat down with Chris Underwood and James Atkins for an episode of CoatingsCast® to discuss primers and how to find the right one ...
What you need to know about tariffs in the metal industry
By Dani Sheehan. Understand the immediate financial impact of steel and aluminum tariffs on our industry and explore strategies you can use to stay ahead. Steel and aluminum tariffs are back in the spotlight – and they’re more complex (and costly) than ever. Whether you’re a contractor sourcing metal panels, fasteners or ...
Clearing the air on attic ventilation
By Emma Peterson. Learn about Quarrix’s unique solutions for balanced attic ventilation that protects the roof’s health and lifespan. When many people think about installing a roof, they think in terms of what they want to keep out of their home, like wind, hail and rain. Blocking these elements is a big ...
Don’t believe the myths! Reduce risks in sheet metal bending operations
By Dani Sheehan. Register for this webinar and learn how light curtains protect against hazards, prevent access to danger zones and enhance protection for equipment and personnel. Have you heard that certain safety systems will slow down your productivity when using sheet metal bending machines? It’s time to set the record straight. ...
Synthetic in the Southeast: A local perspective
By Emma Peterson. Learn why synthetic roofing materials are growing so popular in this region. Frank Bermudez is Brava Roof Tile’s Southeast regional manager. Brava is known for their high-performance synthetic roofing materials, with three profiles (a synthetic slate, a synthetic shake and a synthetic barrel tile). Over the last few years, ...
Nailing it
By Anna Lockhart. Industry expert explains the importance of wooden nailers, their design functions and how to choose the right alternatives. In an episode of the Roofing Road Trips® podcast, host Karen Edwards sat down with Eric Younkin, leader of the product and engineered services team for Carlisle ...
