Dani Sheehan
A great crew is like an orchestra
By Dani Sheehan. Bryan Pribula found roofing as a recession-proof career – he stayed for the culture. In a recent episode of People Make Roofing, co-hosts Luke McCormack of Roofing Talent America and Heidi J. Ellsworth of RoofersCoffeeShop® sat down with Bryan Pribula, branch manager for Eskola Roofing in Nashville, Tennessee. Bryan’s ...
Designing for mental wellness
By Dani Sheehan. Water features can play a powerful role in outdoor spaces. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and a reminder that the environments we create can significantly impact emotional and psychological well-being. For landscape designers, this presents an opportunity – water features are natural tools for restoring calm, focus and ...
The state of roofing recruitment today
By Dani Sheehan. Solve your company’s biggest challenge with recruitment that works. If finding good people feels harder than ever, you’re not imagining things. Roofing companies across the U.S. are facing a major talent shortage – and it’s only expected to get worse. Luke McCormack, CEO and founder of Roofing Talent America, recently ...
Brewing up bold design
By Dani Sheehan. Contractors can leverage metal wall systems to expand their service offerings and meet the increasing demand for high-performance exterior solutions. The new headquarters and production facility of Omega Yeast, a fast-growing yeast producer in Chicago, features metal wall panels that give the building a sleek, modern aesthetic while delivering ...
It’s time to rethink referrals – and scale them
By Dani Sheehan. With the right tools and strategies, growing your roofing business through referrals is a no-brainer. Referrals have long been considered the golden ticket for business growth, and for good reason – referred customers are proven to be more loyal and more valuable. In a recent episode of Coffee Conversations®, ...
Install smarter: Time-saving roofing accessories
By Dani Sheehan. FlashCo’s booth at IRE 2025 showcased products that simplify installations and keep roofing crews moving quickly and efficiently. If you’ve ever spent a day on the roof wrestling with clamps, caulking or custom flashings, you know just how valuable time-saving products can be. At this year’s International Roofing Expo ...
Turning water scarcity into a design opportunity
By Dani Sheehan. Helping your customers save water doesn’t mean shrinking your revenue. With the right education, it can actually help your business grow. The beauty of working in the outdoor space is that you shape how people interact with the natural world. One of the often-forgotten parts of the natural environment ...
Showcasing moisture solutions in the Rocky Mountains
By Dani Sheehan. VaproShield® shared their newest products at the CRA trade show! VaproShield made a strong impression at this year’s Colorado Roofing Association (CRA) trade show, marking their first year as CRA members and their first time exhibiting at the event. We caught up with Matt Lyon of Elliott Associates, a ...
Ventilation you can count on
By Dani Sheehan. This ridge vent provides reliable protection for homeowners and time-saving installation for crews. Attic ventilation demands a system that performs under pressure. Even in wind-driven rain, heavy snow or demanding homeowners, the StormStop® Ridge Vent by Quarrix Building Products is the vent designed to deliver performance, protection and aesthetics ...
What you need to know about tariffs in the metal industry
By Dani Sheehan. Understand the immediate financial impact of steel and aluminum tariffs on our industry and explore strategies you can use to stay ahead. Steel and aluminum tariffs are back in the spotlight – and they’re more complex (and costly) than ever. Whether you’re a contractor sourcing metal panels, fasteners or ...
