Products & Services
Tools that will last a lifetime
By Emma Peterson. Learn how Van Mark sets contractors up for success with industry-leading products and support. Van Mark Products have established an outstanding reputation in the construction tool industry. We got the chance to interview Yoni Kellman, the regional sales and marketing manager at Van Mark, about their incredible ...
Keeping your solar panels and roof safe in snowy conditions
By The Metal Roof Experts™ at S-5!®. Discover smart strategies for installing snow retention when you have solar panels on your metal roof. Rooftop snow management is a critical safety issue — especially for metal roofs with solar panels. Without the right snow retention system in place, a snow mass can release ...
Roofing gets a tech upgrade with smart lifting solutions
By Dani Sheehan. Smart lifting meets mobility: Equipter and Construction Robotics partner to move heavy materials safely and efficiently on the jobsite. During the World of Concrete® show earlier this year, Equipter unveiled an exciting new collaboration that could reshape how roofing contractors approach heavy lifting on the jobsite. The ...
Restore, reinforce and protect
By Dani Sheehan. As a maintenance coating, Ever-Thane products can be used to coat an entire roof system, make spot repairs or provide additional protection – with exceptional results. Restoration is increasingly becoming a sustainable strategy for extending the life of an aging roof system. Among the most effective ...
Pipe collars: The overlooked link in roof maintenance
By Jesse Sanchez. These small but mighty components can be the difference between a dry attic and a costly leak. When it comes to roof maintenance, homeowners and property managers often focus on shingles, flashing and gutters, but the real silent threat may be closer to the pipes. Pipe collars, ...
Beyond the roof: LP’s loyalty program helps contractors expand into the siding sector
By Emma Peterson. Boost your revenue, lead generation and marketing tools with LP’s free Remodelers Edge™ program. Because the contracting space is highly competitive, it’s key for roofing professionals to find smart ways to grow their businesses and stand out from the crowd. Recently, Bella Peralta of LP Building Solutions ...
Build a stronger roof with SureTite Cleats
By Emma Peterson. Learn how Carlisle’s SynTec Systems SureTite™ Cleats can help you design a higher performance metal edge system. Over the years, research from leading organizations like RICOWI, Texas Tech and Factory Mutual (FM) have found that “60% of the roof failures were due to compromised metal edge systems.” ...
Strengthening relationships beyond the sale
By Dani Sheehan. PM shows their commitment to contractors through meaningful customer experiences. Progressive Materials (PM) believes that building strong relationships leads to the greatest amount of success. That’s why they continually invest in their employees, their products and their partnerships with roofing contractors. One of the ways they show ...
No tape measure needed for these metal bending products!
By Emma Peterson. Make your metal bending more efficient with Tapco’s innovative and powerful brakes and accessories. At the 2025 International Builders Show, we got the incredible opportunity to talk to Adam Clark, a Westlake Royal Building Products' product manager, and watch him demonstrate how to use one of ...
Product announcement: Introducing two innovative additions to SOPREMA's building envelope solutions: Sopraseal Rainscreen and Sopraseal Stick VP-UV Sopraseal Stick VP-UV & Rainscreen
Introducing two cutting-edge solutions designed to enhance building envelope durability, boost installation efficiency and deliver top-tier protection. We are pleased to introduce two innovative additions to SOPREMA's building envelope portfolio: Sopraseal Rainscreen and Sopraseal Stick VP-UV. These complementary solutions deliver superior protection and installation efficiency. Sopraseal Rainscreen Wall drainage and drying layer Key benefits: 1 ...
