Products & Services
Stop leaks before they start
By Jesse Sanchez. Engineered penetration solutions can help contractors protect vulnerable openings, improve installation consistency and reduce the risk of costly callbacks. Most roof leaks do not start with the roof system itself. Problems can begin when a penetration is added, modified or improperly sealed, creating a potential pathway for ...
Gray EPDM gives contractors a new option without changing what works
By Emma Richardson. Combining aesthetics, energy performance, and durability, the new membrane helps contractors meet evolving customer expectations. Historically, EPDM roofing has only been available in black or white. However, with external design trends increasingly focused on aesthetics, building owners and design professionals want more flexibility when it comes to ...
IKO launches IKO Metals, bringing DECRA stone-coated steel roofing into its North American portfolio
Launch builds on IKO’s $60 million investment in its Ennis, Texas, metal roofing facility, which opened last year IKO North America is officially launching IKO Metals at the Western Roofing Expo in Las Vegas, bringing DECRA’s stone-coated steel roofing portfolio under the IKO Metals brand. DECRA, a long-established brand in stone-coated ...
Beyond the sale: How technical reps help contractors succeed with coatings
By The Coffee Shops®. Taking a partnership approach to successful roof restoration. When contractors think about sales representatives, they often picture someone focused on moving products. But in a recent interview with Kevin Cuff, Northeast regional technical field manager for KARNAK, he explained that the role of a technical ...
Breathing easy while building resilience
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. A closer look how fire-resistant ventilation helps protect homes from wildfires. As wildfire seasons grow longer and more intense across North America, homeowners, builders and roofing professionals are taking a closer look at every component of the building envelope. Roofing materials, underlayments and exterior wall assemblies often receive ...
JobNimbus and RepCard now sync both ways, ending double entry
Contacts, appointments and job statuses now move between both systems, so reps and the office are looking at the same job without retyping anything. JobNimbus, the #1 AI-enabled CRM for roofing and exterior contractors, today announced a two-way integration with RepCard, the Sales Operating System for field sales teams. The sync ...
Professionalism wins commercial roofing bids
By The Coffee Shops®. Smaller contractors compete with large companies by delivering responsiveness, documentation and visibility. Commercial roofing contractors do not need the largest fleet, the most crews or the longest local history to win competitive bids. When proposals are reasonably close in price, building owners and property managers are often evaluating ...
IKO to showcase 75 years of roofing innovation at WRE
By The Coffee Shops®. From vertical integration to performance-driven roofing systems, IKO delivers value across residential and commercial markets. For 75 years, IKO Industries has built its reputation on manufacturing high-performance roofing products designed to withstand demanding conditions while delivering long-term value. Family owned since 1951, the company has ...
Evaluated wall panels support smoother project approvals
By The Coffee Shops®. New evaluation report provides independently reviewed documentation for select metal wall panel systems. Code compliance documentation can help project teams move confidently from specification through installation. Petersen, part of Carlisle Architectural Metals (CAM), has expanded its customer resources with the issuance of International Code Council ...
Certainteed launches the Landmark® PWR™ Solar Roof, expanding its industry-leading integrated solar solutions portfolio
Landmark PWR provides contractors and builders with a streamlined and scalable solution while delivering a sleek, low-profile aesthetic homeowners increasingly seek. CertainTeed, a leading North American manufacturer of sustainable building materials and a pioneer in integrated solar roofing solutions, today announced the launch of the Landmark® PWR™ system, a next-generation solar ...
