Expert Conversations
Composite roofing products: Performance and beauty all in one
By Dani Sheehan. How do you stand out against your competition in the roofing industry? By offering the best products! Learn how expanding your product offerings with composites provides your customers timeless beauty with outstanding performance. Are you always looking for new ways to expand your business or find the ...
Making sure people have a voice
By Dani Sheehan. Hear from Cheryl Chapman, general manager of Empire Roofing, as she discusses her experiences and triumphs working in the roofing industry. In a recent installment of Stories from the Roof, Megan Ellsworth joins Cheryl Chapman, the general manager of Empire Roofing in Fort Worth, Texas, to discuss ...
From setup to cleanup, the sky’s the limit
By Dani Sheehan. Already leading in debris management, learn about the Equipter 7000 and its new capabilities for every jobsite. In this industry, equipment is everything. When you have the right equipment, you set your company up for success by improving your jobsite efficiency and keeping your crew safe. In ...
Benchmark LIVE at IRE 2024!
By Jonny Suchor. A longtime roofing expert’s reflective journey and visionary outlook for the industry. During the third day of the International Roofing Expo 2024, Megan Ellsworth of RoofersCoffeeShop® spoke with Ron Harman from Benchmark. Reflecting on the event, Ron expressed his enthusiasm, acknowledging the overwhelming but positive nature ...
Can the building envelope be too tight?
By Dani Sheehan. As we improve building materials and technology to make systems more efficient, we also need to consider the importance of proper ventilation as the unsung part of a quality roof. Did you know that there are certain holes in the roof that are necessary for the system’s ...
On-site roll forming: Enhancing efficiency and quality
By Anna Lockhart. The metal roofing experts from AEP Span discuss the benefits of on-site roll forming on commercial roofing jobsites. In a recent episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host Heidi J. Ellsworth met with Jeff Haddock and Jeffrey Medeiros of AEP Span to discuss the benefits of ...
Building legacies: Honoring Black History Month in the roofing industry
By Anna Lockhart. This special Coffee Conversations focuses on the achievements and impact Black roofing professionals have had on the industry, and how they will continue to in the future. In a special episode of Coffee Conversations®, sponsored by Johns Manville, guest speakers from across the industry gathered to ...
Tools beyond the roof
By Dani Sheehan. Hear one business owner’s insights on family business, starting a company and the power of outside resources. Kendall Ekerson grew up in the roofing industry, and after 15 years working with the family company, she and her husband branched off on their own with their two business ...
It’s a team effort to grow and develop a roofing company
By Dani Sheehan. Getting a start in roofing in his teens, Geoff shares about his journey in the industry, the growth he’s experienced and the people who have helped him along the way. In a recent episode of Stories from the Roof sponsored by Johns Manville, Megan Ellsworth hears from ...
Guarding against snow fall: Snow retention solutions
By Dani Sheehan. Help safeguard homeowners in areas with heavy snowfall with a snow retention system. Don’t miss this podcast episode to learn about a variety of options and how they are being used. Punxsutawney Phil may be predicting an early spring, but for states like Montana, Michigan and the ...
