Products & Services
Why contractors need a stronger second half of the sales pitch
By Dani Sheehan. Learn the tools, tactics and real behaviors that separate an average close rate from a great one. Most contractors spend hours training their teams on the opening of the sales pitch: building rapport with the homeowner and completing the inspection. But according to Leap National Sales Manager ...
Faster estimates and fewer errors
By Emma Peterson. Learn how Eagleview streamlines the estimating process with fast, accurate measurement reports. Time is certainly money in the world of roofing and for many contractors it can feel like they never have enough time to get things done. But for contractors like James Roe, the director ...
Supporting every crew
By Emma Peterson. How Johns Manville is bridging language gaps with their library of Spanish-language product resources. Founded back in 1858 in New York City, Johns Manville (JM) has grown into a leading manufacturer of insulation and commercial roofing products. With customers in more than 80 countries around the world, ...
PPE expands comfort, safety and performance
By Jesse Sanchez. A growing lineup of women-designed high-visibility and protective workwear represents how fit function and compliance are converging across demanding job sites. As demand continues to grow for personal protective equipment designed specifically for women, Wryker Construction Supply is spotlighting a range of high-visibility and protective apparel that ...
Smarter packaging, same proven performance
By Dani Sheehan. Get the same trusted silicone formula, just packaged to help reduce waste, improve crew productivity and simplify everyday roof repair work. Crews don’t want to wrestle with oversized buckets for small repairs, waste material at the end of the day or slow down production with unnecessary cleanup. ...
How attic ventilation defends your roof year-round
By Jesse Sanchez. These high-performance solutions do more than circulate air — they protect your home from the inside out. A well-ventilated attic may not be the first thing homeowners think about when considering roof health, but it's one of the most crucial. Gibraltar Building Accessories, through its flagship Air ...
Phew — it’s Free Freight February!
By Jenny Yu. Take advantage of this limited-time deal on TRA Snow & Sun orders placed in the month of February! As winter weather continues and we enter the month of February, many roofing contractors begin to feel the seasonal slowdown. Fewer jobs and tighter budgets can put ...
When debris starts moving faster than doubt
By Jesse Sanchez. Showing how a smaller machine can move debris faster, keep crews safer and turn efficiency from an idea into something contractors can watch happen in real time. On The Coffee Shops™ Sound Stage sponsored by SRS Distribution, at the International Roofing Expo (IRE), ...
A booth to remember at IRE 2026
By Anna Lockhart. Central States Manufacturing is bringing their A-game to IRE 2026 with a thoughtfully designed booth for the trade show floor. In preparation for the upcoming roofing event of the year – International Roofing Expo 2026 (IRE) – brands across the industry are gearing up to ...
A conversation with IFD president Dirk Bollwerk
By Emma Peterson. How the IFD supports roofers worldwide through connection, shared standards and next‑generation training. The Internationale Föderation des Dachdeckerhandwerks (in English known as International Federation for the Roofing Trade or IFD) was originally founded in 1952 with the simple goal of creating a space for roofing professionals ...
