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Exploring roofing at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry!
By Emma Peterson. From an interactive cool roofing exhibit to solar panels on the roof, OMSI is teaching about sustainable development by example. If you grew up in the Portland, Oregon metro area, the odds are pretty high that you took a field trip to the Oregon Museum of Science ...
Heroes helping heroes
Hero Roofing saves the day for one veteran and his family following Hurricane Helene. The destruction of a natural disaster can create financial hardships that many families can’t afford, as was the case for Navy veteran James Bishop and his Augusta, Georgia home after Hurricane Helene last fall. Thankfully, ...
Donating time, money and more
By Emma Peterson. Sharing four stories of roofers caught in the act of doing good. There are many reasons we love being a part of the roofing industry, but one of the biggest is the incredible people we get to meet. Roofers are truly some of the most generous people, ...
What is an impact rating and why does it matter?
By Emma Peterson. Get insight on why both contractors and homeowners should care about high impact rated shingles. Recently, Heidi J. Ellsworth got the chance to sit down with Jack Gottesman and Dyana Sweigart for an episode of Roofing Road Trips® to talk about impact ratings. This discussion was prompted from IKO ...
5 tips to keep your roof in top shape this spring
By Trevor Underwood, DECRA Metal Roofing. Don’t forget the one part of your home that takes a beating year-round. Editor’s note: Share this information with your customers who have metal roofs. As the weather turns and homeowners reach for rakes, sponges and power washers, there’s one crucial part of the house that sometimes ...
Building the future, one skill at a time
By Lauren White. Students, teachers and industry leaders come together at Oregon SkillUSA to inspire the next generation. What do a builder, a coder, a leader and an artist have in common? Skills. And they were on full display at the Oregon SkillsUSA state competition in April. This two-day competition held at ...
SkillsUSA Massachusetts takes on commercial roofing!
By Emma Peterson. This year marks the first year that Massachusetts's SkillsUSA competition includes commercial roofing, all thanks to Red Dog’s Roofing. Earlier this year, Patrick Cochran of Red Dog’s Roofing out of Fitchburg, Massachusetts stopped by The Coffee Shops™ to talk about their 2025 initiative to get commercial roofing into their ...
Three months and four reroofs
By Emma Peterson. Learn about how these contractors have helped members of their communities stay safe. With so much going on all the time, it can be hard to keep up with the small acts of kindness and good happening around us. That’s one of the reasons The Coffee Shops™ likes to ...
Build beauty with Brava
By Brava Roof Tile. Learn about the different types of roof materials on the market and why synthetic composite is such a good choice. A roof is the first line of defense between your home and the elements, whether that’s a frigid, snowy winter or the fierce rays from the ...
Making a lasting impact on communities and the planet
By Dani Sheehan. This Earth Day, we’re celebrating green roofs as powerful proof that the built environment can thrive in harmony with nature through thoughtful design. The first Earth Day was held on April 22, 1970, in the United States. It was a massive, nationwide event, with millions of Americans participating in ...
