Products & Services
Bridging cultures and eras through metal roofing
By Jenny Yu. Schechtl’s commitment to craftsmanship, innovation and youth education highlights the evolving future of metal roofing. At the International Federation of the Roofing Trade (IFD)’s Young Roofers Competition in Austria, Heidi J. Ellsworth had the opportunity to speak with Maria Schechtl, CEO and owner of Schechtl, along ...
Roofing fit for the Rockies
By Malarkey Roofing Products. Malarkey Roofing Products delivers durability and value for a large alpine reroofing project. In the heart of Canmore, Alberta, where elevation, heavy snowfall and dramatic freeze-thaw cycles test every roofing system, performance is not optional. Roofing materials installed here must withstand rapid temperature swings, intense sun ...
Not another meeting; instead, a homecoming
By Jenny Yu. The NRCA’s first time hosting members of SkillsUSA at the annual IRE convention sparked fruitful discussions about the future workforce of roofing. At the 2026 International Roofing Expo, the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) hosted 23 members of SkillsUSA to join in the learning and networking ...
A lighter slate for residential reroofing
By Jesse Sanchez. Learn how a panelized slate system is removing weight barriers and simplifying installation for asphalt-to-slate replacements. For decades, real slate has been recognized as a premium roofing material known for its strength, longevity and craftsmanship, qualities that have traditionally placed it in a specialized category within residential ...
How proper ventilation supports healthier indoor air
By Karen L. Edwards. What happens above the ceiling line can impact moisture control and long-term health inside the home. Indoor air quality conversations often center on air purifiers, HVAC upgrades or cleaning routines, but some of the most consequential factors are hidden well above eye level. At GAF, roofing ...
Performance that ProtectsTM: Engineered for Cold Weather Roofing
By Jesse Sanchez. Drawing in roofing pros with hands-on impact demos, cold-weather trials and a contractor program built to strengthen year-round performance. Under bright show lights and a chorus of radar-gun beeps, TAMKO® turned its Western Roofing Expo booth into a proving ground for impact resistance, cold-weather performance and contractor ...
Cordless welding tool targets roofing repairs
By Jesse Sanchez. Learn how a cordless hot-air hand welder is designed to help contractors complete membrane repairs more efficiently on difficult-to-access roofs. Roof repairs often require contractors to move tools, materials and power sources to locations that are not always easy to reach. For service and repair work on ...
TPO membrane improves seam strength and installation speed
By Jesse Sanchez. Learn how a factory-applied seam protector improves weld quality while reducing installation time on low-slope projects. A new thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) membrane is helping contractors streamline installation while improving seam performance on low-slope roofing systems. MuleHide has introduced TPO with Seam Protector, a polyester-reinforced standard TPO membrane ...
Understanding oil canning in metal roofing
By Jenny Yu. Drexel Metals explains why oil canning is cosmetic and how contractors can minimize its appearance. Metal roofing is widely recognized for its durability, longevity and architectural appeal, but like any premium building material, it comes with considerations contractors and building owners should understand. In the article ...
La membrana TPO mejora la resistencia de las uniones y la velocidad de instalación.
Por Jesse Sanchez, traducido por Alberto Torres. Descubra cómo un protector de unión aplicado en fábrica mejora la calidad de las soldaduras mientras reduce el tiempo de instalación en proyectos de baja inclinación. Una nueva membrana de poliolefina termoplástica (TPO) está ayudando a los contratistas a optimizar la instalación ...
