Expert Conversations
The solar fan that sparked a roofing revolution
By Jesse Sanchez. How one overheated attic became the birthplace of a solution shaking up the roofing industry. A sweltering attic and a tech-savvy homeowner's frustration with his HVAC system were the unlikely catalysts behind Attic Breeze, a solar-powered ventilation company now redefining how Americans cool their homes. In this ...
Solar is the future
By Emma Peterson. Learn how being a multifaceted contractor can help you succeed on and off the roof. The roofing industry is a highly competitive market, and standing out from the crowd can be the key to success. One of the best ways a contractor can stand out is ...
Tapping into overseas talent to tackle admin overload
By Jesse Sanchez. How roofing pros can reclaim time and scale smarter by hiring full-time remote staff. Sales leaders and business owners in the roofing industry often find themselves bogged down by administrative tasks that eat into their ability to focus on growth. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, ...
Technology meets the rooftop
By Jesse Sanchez. Discover how roofing-specific software is revolutionizing service, sales and growth in the industry during this must-watch RLW with Jobba and Cotney Consulting! RoofersCoffeeShop® has made it easier than ever for members of the roofing and construction industries to learn how they want, when they want, where they ...
Tech that’s worth the investment
By Anna Lockhart. Looking to simplify day-to-day operations running a metal business? Look no further – Central Link is the platform to have! In a conversation with Megan Ellsworth during an episode of the MetalCast podcast, Zach Coats and Delton Rhodes from Central States Manufacturing discussed the power of ...
The future is fluid-applied
By Emma Peterson. Learn how the mindset around fluid-applied roofing is changing and why it’s happening now. In a new episode of CoatingsTalk, Megan Ellsworth sat down with Greg Hlavaty, the president of Western Colloid, to talk about the rise in interest in fluid-applied roof systems. Fluid-applied systems have been ...
Answering common snow retention questions
By Emma Peterson. Discover how S-5!’s solutions offer safety, function and style for roofs in any cold-weather region. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Megan Ellsworth sits down with David Stahler to talk about the significance of snow retention systems. These systems are crucial roofing accessories for areas that ...
Contractors, coatings and connections
By Jesse Sanchez. New initiatives, honest conversations and award recognition bring fresh energy to the fluid-applied roofing industry. After getting an event recap in this episode of CoatingsCast, it’s clear the Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association (RCMA) is not just maintaining industry standards, but actively pushing them forward as well. Recorded ...
Take control of your metal success with MetalVue
By Anna Lockhart. MetalVue offers contractors a comprehensive view of the tools and resources needed to boost sales and gain business. In a recent Lunch & Learn conversation, Karen Edwards sat down with a panel of experts from Sherwin-Williams to discuss the benefits of the MetalVue program. Junny Lee, ...
Turning Data Chaos Into More Valuable Employees
By Jesse Sanchez. Tyelus aims to untangle contractors’ biggest data and system headaches – starting with a “Christmas List”. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Karen Edwards sat down with Lynsey Hull of Tyelus to unpack one of the roofing industry’s most persistent problems: data chaos. Lynsey described the ...
