Coffee Shop Originals
Why All Roofers Should be Members of an Association
By Evelyn Witterholt. Association membership offers a variety of perks, including valuable knowledge and industry connections. Whether you’re new to the roofing industry or a long-time member, being part of a roofing association is one of the best things you can do for your career. Along with the sense of ...
Committing to Company Culture With a Culture Pledge
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. Learn about how SRS kept their culture front of mind even as they grew 9,000 employees by pledging to uphold the attributes that make this company so special. RCS President Heidi J. Ellsworth travels to Texas in Season 4, Episode 26 of the Roofing ...
A Training Story
By Heidi J. Ellsworth, RCS President. Learn how training can make a difference not just to the company but to the employees. RoofersCoffeeShop® is a proud member of National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) One Voice. We are part of the NRCA meetings and are able to learn a tremendous amount ...
How Roof Prices are Connected to Rising Gas Prices
By Cass Jacoby. A quick look into why roof replacement costs are going through the roof. It is no secret to anyone who has recently filled up at the pump that gas prices have skyrocketed. While this increased price tag definitely affects transportation, it is also impacting things that ...
Meet Shawnda Burgess – Answer Me This! Winner
By Evelyn Witterholt, RCS Reporter. Each week someone wins a prize for answering a question, next week’s winner could be you! One of our most popular giveaways is sponsored by Gibraltar Building Accessories as part of their ‘Construction Solutions’ campaign designed to supply feedback from contractors to help them continue to innovate. We think it’s popular because ...
5 Roof Safety Tips for Summer
By Cass Jacoby. The summertime heat is no joke. Even for the seasoned professional, the heat needs to be taken seriously - especially as temperatures continue to rise Summer is here and as any roofer knows — so is brutal heat. As temperatures rise, it is more important than ever that ...
10 Insurance Pitfalls to Avoid
By Cass Jacoby. Experts walk us through 10 key endorsements you should be wary of as a roofing contractor and what these policies entail. Let’s be honest, you went into roofing for the community and the sunshine, not to spend hours dissecting the legalese of every job contract. We ...
Meet Stephanie Barry – Answer Me This! Winner
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. Each week someone wins a prize for answering a question, next week’s winner could be you! One of our most popular giveaways is sponsored by Gibraltar Building Accessories as part of their ‘Construction Solutions’ campaign designed to supply feedback from contractors to help them continue to innovate. Joining in on the fun ...
Pizza Hut Red Roofs Brought in the Dough for This Architect
By Karen L. Edwards, COO. Pizza Hut founders couldn’t afford the architect’s fee, so they made a special deal that resulted in him rolling in the dough. Pizza Hut restaurants didn’t always have their iconic red roofs. The company was founded in 1958 by two brothers in Wichita, Kansas ...
Top June Articles: Fall Protection, Metal Roofing and Employee Appreciation
By Evelyn Witterholt. Here’s what’s been trending on RoofersCoffeeShop®(RCS) this past month. This past June, some of our most popular articles were all about metal roofing! Our number one article focused on rib rollers, a prominent feature on metal roofing panels. And everyone couldn’t get enough of our METALCON article ...
