Expert Conversations
Las mejores empresas de roofing nunca dejan de aprender
Por Jesse Sanchez, traducido por Jessica Bravo. Los Better Business Workshops de CertainTeed demuestran cómo la educación, la colaboración y un conocimiento claro de los clientes pueden ayudar a los contratistas a fortalecer sus empresas. Las empresas sólidas de roofing se construyen con líderes que nunca dejan de aprender. ...
Making the right roofing decision: Re-roof or recover?
By Jesse Sanchez. An upcoming RLW will help contractors make the right call when deciding whether to re-roof or recover an existing commercial roofing system. In an upcoming RLW, Making the Right Roofing Decision, September 23, 2026, at 11 a.m. PT / 2 p.m. ET, Heidi J. Ellsworth meets with ...
Inside the evolution of the Equipter 4000
By The Coffee Shops®. Contractor-focused innovation drives product upgrades. The most effective jobsite innovations often come from contractors solving their own challenges. That origin story remains central to the Equipter 4000 as Equipter introduces updates to its 2026 model. In a recent episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host Karen Edwards ...
Custom metalwork builds efficiency and pride
By The Coffee Shops®. How the right metalworking tools can help contractors improve accuracy and productivity. For roofing and siding contractors, premade metal components do not always match the realities of the job site. During an episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Mark of Them Roof Boys explained how fabricating custom ...
Turning culture into a visible recruiting tool
By The Coffee Shops®. Authentic storytelling helps roofing companies showcase culture and connect with future employees. If culture helps attract talent, the next challenge is making that culture visible. During one episode of Roofing Road Trips, Kristin Case of Hi-Peak Staffing said roofing companies must actively communicate who they are ...
Storm-resistant shingles gain traction in hail-prone markets
By Jesse Sanchez. Contractors are increasingly using impact-resistant roofing systems to help homeowners manage rising storm damage costs and insurance challenges. In a recent Read Listen Watch® (RLW) webinar sponsored by TAMKO, the conversation focused on helping contractors navigate growing demand for resilient roofing systems in hail-prone regions. The discussion ...
Visualization technology helps contractors build confidence and close sales
By Jesse Sanchez. Renoworks’ visualization tools help homeowners preview exterior renovations while giving contractors a clearer, more efficient sales process. Homeowners increasingly expect to see how a renovation will look before committing to a major exterior project. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host Karen Edwards spoke with Renoworks ...
The expansive world of snow retention
By Emma Peterson. Effective snow management helps prevent property damage, improve safety and protect building occupants, making it a critical element of cold-climate roof design. When we think of managing weather in relation to a roof, often what comes to mind is rainfall or high winds. But another crucial element ...
Leave your mark on the industry
By Emma Peterson. How participating in associations like the Roofing Alliance gives professionals a chance to build a legacy. From providing broader industry advocacy on a national level to providing individual contractors with the resources they need to succeed, trade associations are invaluable resources. A prime example of one of ...
Visualization transforms the home improvement sales experience
By Jesse Sanchez. Ingage and Renoworks are helping contractors deliver personalized, interactive presentations that move homeowners from imagining a project to making decisions. Home improvement sales presentations have evolved from printed flip books and static brochures into interactive experiences tailored to each homeowner. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, ...
