Anna Lockhart, Assistant Editor
Roof coatings 101
By Anna Lockhart. Looking to use roof coatings on your building’s roof or questioning if it’s time to replace your existing roof coatings? Roofing expert Bill Baley shares his expert advice. In a recent episode of the AskARoofer Podcast, hosts Lauren White and Megan Ellsworth sat down with ...
Securing quality customer relationships with artificial intelligence
By The Coffee Shops™. In a day and age where finding and capturing quality leads is challenging, implementing digital technologies such as AI can significantly help contractors find and keep a reliable customer base! In the MetalTalk® webinar, “Use AI to recession-proof your business,” host Karen Edwards sat down with Amir ...
Planning ahead for your next metal roof
By Anna Lockhart. When it comes to finding the right contractor for the job, it is important to first know what exactly you’re looking for. Editor’s note: The Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) has organized the Residential Metal Roofing Buyer’s Guide to help homeowners learn about the basics of roofing. ...
Understanding 1099, W-2 and subcrews
By Anna Lockhart. While utilizing subcrews has challenges and legal rulings to navigate, there are many advantages to hiring these crews for your projects. In a recent Read Listen Watch®, “Navigating the Legal Side of Subcrews,” Karen Edwards sat down with Trent Cotney of Adams & Reese ...
Get the most out of your metal forming machinery!
By Anna Lockhart. Not ready to commit to purchasing a brand-new machine? MetalForming offers customers a variety of options to upgrade and maintain their existing equipment and make the most of their investments. MetalForming, is the largest distributor of metal folding machinery and supplier of architectural sheet metal machinery in ...
The results from the Q1 2024 Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing are in!
By Anna Lockhart. Find out the results from the 2024 Q1 survey in this quick highlight summary. Each quarter, a coalition of industry trade associations work together to create the Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing, which provides industry professionals with a glimpse into the industry’s performance in ...
Catching up with the Air Vent team at IRE 2024!
By Anna Lockhart. Paul Scelsi shares his tips and expert advice on proper attic ventilation techniques. At the 2024 International Roofing Expo (IRE), the RoofersCoffeeShop® crew stopped by the Air Vent and Gibraltar Building Accessories booth to check out the equipment they brought to the trade show floor ...
Make the most of edge metal in roofing projects!
By Anna Lockhart. Join these experts in an engaging discussion on the best practices for ordering and installing edge metal materials that contractors can implement to better their business! Tune in to the upcoming Read Listen Watch®, “Edge Metal Advantages,” as host Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with Nick ...
Emulate: Mimicking the beauty and style of nature for metal coatings
By Anna Lockhart. The latest metal coatings collection from Sherwin-Williams offers users a stunning array of color and pattern combinations designed to seamlessly mimic the beauty of organic materials. Sherwin-Williams Coil Coatings has recently launched a new printed metal coatings collection inspired by the beauty and color palettes ...
Using customer data to build lasting relationships
By Anna Lockhart. Contractors can greatly benefit from gathering customer data in order to learn more about their market’s financial needs. The experts share their experience in using data reports. In a recent Coffee Conversations® webinar, “Customer Data Evolution,” sponsored by SRS Distribution, guest speakers Kyle Branch of ...
