Expert Conversations
A great crew is like an orchestra
By Dani Sheehan. Bryan Pribula found roofing as a recession-proof career – he stayed for the culture. In a recent episode of People Make Roofing, co-hosts Luke McCormack of Roofing Talent America and Heidi J. Ellsworth of RoofersCoffeeShop® sat down with Bryan Pribula, branch manager for Eskola Roofing in Nashville, Tennessee. Bryan’s ...
One-stop coatings shop
By Emma Peterson. From the primer to the topcoat, UNIFLEX and Sherwin-Williams cover your coating needs. While the finished product of a roof coating system may look like the roof was given a white paint coat, anyone who’s worked in the coating sector knows that there’s a lot more thought, ...
How Quarrix helps their contractors stand out
By Emma Peterson. Quarrix not only creates innovative solutions that level up the ventilation game, but also helps contractors play the sales game better. If you haven’t checked out Quarrix Building Products’ YouTube channel, you’re missing out. From providing installation tips to giving advice on “selling beyond the shingles,” there is a ...
Unleash the power of your existing customers
By Emma Peterson. Learn how the behind-the-scenes team at gFour Marketing helps you get repeat business and referrals. gFour Marketing’s entire purpose is to provide home improvement businesses with relationship marketing tools that will turn customers into five-star reviews, ongoing referrals and repeat business. In a new episode of Roofing Road Trips®, ...
What is an impact rating and why does it matter?
By Emma Peterson. Get insight on why both contractors and homeowners should care about high impact rated shingles. Recently, Heidi J. Ellsworth got the chance to sit down with Jack Gottesman and Dyana Sweigart for an episode of Roofing Road Trips® to talk about impact ratings. This discussion was prompted from IKO ...
Applying solar-powered ventilation for roof longevity and efficiency
By Jesse Sanchez. The right ventilation strategy can dramatically extend the life of your roof — and reduce energy bills. Ventilation may not be the flashiest topic in roofing, but according to Adam Keithly, operations manager at Attic Breeze, it’s one of the most critical — and often misunderstood. In this episode ...
Self-adhered roofing solutions continue to rise in popularity
By Jesse Sanchez. Safe, efficient and easy to install — self-adhered systems are catching contractor attention. BITEC President Joel Shealey didn’t hesitate when asked about the growing interest in self-adhered roofing systems during an episode of Roofing Road Trips®, sharing, “The self-adhered products obviously have been around for, geez, probably at least ...
The origin of a better pipe flashing
By Jesse Sanchez. A roofer’s frustration sparked a solution that’s reshaping pipe penetration practices on shingle roofs. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host Karen Edwards begins by highlighting a common theme in the industry: many innovations are born from the frustrations contractors face on the job. She invites Dennis Vowles, ...
A people-first blueprint for roofing success
By Jesse Sanchez. This roofing company is proving that respect, leadership and culture can outbuild the industry's toughest challenges. In the world of commercial roofing, Steve Little isn’t just building strong roofs — he’s helping shape a stronger workforce. The founding partner and “head coach” of KPost Roofing & Waterproofing joined the ...
Rewiring roofing: Why integration is the missing link
By Jesse Sanchez. Modern roofing businesses are embracing tech — but without integration, it might be holding them back. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host Karen Edwards sat down with Alan Davis, director of product at Ingage, to unpack a topic that’s often misunderstood in the trades: software integration. With ...
