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Things were Hot in July on RCS
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Here’s what’s trending on RoofersCoffeeShop® this past month. It’s probably no surprise that two of our more popular articles last month were related to the heat! Working outside in the heat brings health and safety risks to crews and it’s critical to have a plan in ...
RoofersCoffeeShop® Welcomes Marco Industries
The company is a leading manufacturer of roofing ventilation and accessories for metal roofs. RoofersCoffeeShop, the place where the industry meets for technology, information and everyday business is pleased to welcome Marco Industries. Marco Industries manufactures roofing ventilation and accessories for metal roofs that are the most tested and ...
RoofersCoffeeShop® Welcomes Tropical Roofing Products
The company is a national manufacturer of roofing materials that repair, restore, and maintain roofing systems. RoofersCoffeeShop, the place where the industry meets for technology, information and everyday business is pleased to welcome Tropical Roofing Products. Tropical Roofing Products is a national manufacturer of a full range of fluid-applied innovative solutions ...
Cookout Shows Appreciation for Employees
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Tremco/WTI team members were able to take a break from the summer heat, network and enjoy a cookout hosted by their supervisor. We’ve shared many articles about the team at Tremco’s Weatherproofing Technologies Inc. (WTI) and the great culture that they have created at their company. ...
RoofersCoffeeShop® Welcomes Franklin International
The company is among the largest privately held manufacturers of adhesives and sealants in the United States. RoofersCoffeeShop, the place where the industry meets for technology, information and everyday business, is pleased to welcome Franklin International. Franklin International is well known for its offering of Titebond® WeatherMaster™ construction sealants, ...
Is it Finally Time for Solar?
By Heidi J. Ellsworth, RCS Partner. Martin DeBono, president of GAF Energy, shares insights on the future of roofing and solar. For most of my career in roofing, I have been the one who was excited about solar rooftops. But more often than not, I was a bit disappointed that ...
RoofersCoffeeShop® Welcomes Safety Operations Solutions (SOS)
The company helps contractors build world-class safety programs. RoofersCoffeeShop, the place where the industry meets for technology, information and everyday business is pleased to welcome SOS. SOS is a team of degreed, certified, and passionate safety professionals with a variety of expertise in multiple industries. They help contractors build ...
Keeping a Failing Roof Dry Through a Cold and Wet Iowa Winter
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Ernie Martinez turned to KARNAK Ultra 19 to do the seemingly impossible – and it did. When RoofersCoffeeShop® asked contractors to share their KARNAK stories with us, we received many great responses including this one from Ernie Martinez, owner of Iowa-based Mason City Roofing. I called ...
USGBC Seeks Input to Advance Future of LEED
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) created the LEED program 20 years ago to provide guidance and direction on the building of environmentally friendly, sustainable buildings. LEED guidelines are updated through a continuous improvement method that ensure the building sector continues to be more sustainable as ...
From Pharmacy Technician to Union Roofer
By Lauren White. Monique Cooper’s unique journey to finding her calling in roofing. Walking around in work boots and primer stained jeans, Monique Cooper has come a long way from being a pharmacy technician. As mentioned in The Journeyman Roofer magazine, she had a difficult time starting her career in ...
