Emma Peterson
Solar is the future
By Emma Peterson. Learn how being a multifaceted contractor can help you succeed on and off the roof. The roofing industry is a highly competitive market, and standing out from the crowd can be the key to success. One of the best ways a contractor can stand out is ...
The future is fluid-applied
By Emma Peterson. Learn how the mindset around fluid-applied roofing is changing and why it’s happening now. In a new episode of CoatingsTalk, Megan Ellsworth sat down with Greg Hlavaty, the president of Western Colloid, to talk about the rise in interest in fluid-applied roof systems. Fluid-applied systems have been ...
Answering common snow retention questions
By Emma Peterson. Discover how S-5!’s solutions offer safety, function and style for roofs in any cold-weather region. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Megan Ellsworth sits down with David Stahler to talk about the significance of snow retention systems. These systems are crucial roofing accessories for areas that ...
WeatherShield Roofing and Sheetmetal is the October R-Club Roofer of the Month!
By Emma Peterson. Learn how this roofing team’s culture makes them masters of resilience and recovery, on and off the job site. We’re thrilled to announce that our R-Club Roofer of the Month for October 2025 is WeatherShield Roofing and Sheetmetal! They are a roofing company operating out of Aledo, ...
Who let the dogs out? TRI-BUILT!
By Emma Peterson. TRI-BUILT has opened submissions for their annual Top Dogs Calendar Contest! Do you have a fur-tastic friend in your life that you think deserves recognition? This is your opportunity to introduce them to the world! Every year, TRI-BUILT®, QXO’s private label brand, releases a calendar featuring ...
Meet your new favorite top and base coat duo!
By Emma Peterson. AlphaGuard® BIO coatings from Tremco are not only durable and high-performance, they’re also sustainable and versatile. Since Tremco was founded in 1928 by William Treuhaft, the company’s goal has been to provide top-tier, reliable building solutions that address the evolving needs of architects, contractors, facility managers, building ...
The countdown to IRE 2026 has begun!
By Emma Peterson. Get ready for three days full of roofing education, networking and innovation. January 2026 might seem far away right now, but with the holiday season quickly approaching, it’ll be here before we know it! And with January comes the International Roofing Expo (IRE). This year’s IRE will ...
Finding balance and success in a tech-driven era
By Emma Peterson. Karen Edwards shares her insights on AI and other new technologies that are changing the roofing industry. Recently, Karen Edwards represented The Coffee Shops™ at Pantheon 2025. Pantheon 2025 is ServiceTitan’s annual conference that brings their customer base together for a “two-day celebration of the trades grounded ...
Stay informed: September 2025 roofing legal updates
By Emma Peterson. From permits in Louisiana to lien law in Florida, Trent Cotney gives insights on legal changes across the country. Trent Cotney, a partner with Adams and Reese, is a well-known name in the roofing world. He specializes in roofing litigation and arbitration and has spent the last ...
Get credit for your hard work
By Emma Peterson. Earn a rebate of up to $1,500 with QXO’s Fall 2025 Promotion. QXO sees you and all your hard work. Their team has deep roots in the building materials sector and knows firsthand the importance of the work you do. Roofing contractors and installers do more than ...
