Emma Peterson
New look, same proven performance
By Emma Peterson. IKO’s marketing team shares about their rebrand at IRE 2025. While at the 2025 International Roofing Expo (IRE), Megan Ellsworth got the chance to sit down with Jack Gottesman and Dyana Sweigart of IKO Industries at The Coffee Shops™ soundstage for an interview. The big news that the duo ...
Undercover metal
By Emma Peterson. Metal panels are becoming a popular choice in place of other products. When you imagine a metal roof or metal siding, you might get an image of an old barn or shed. The likelihood is you pictured a building painted a bright primary color. While many of us still ...
United we stand
By Emma Peterson. Five stories of the roofing community supporting veterans through roof donations. Here at The Coffee Shops™, we love hearing stories of how the roofing industry supports their local communities. That’s why we created our Caught Doing Good initiative which seeks out the stories of roofers doing good deeds. Today, ...
Unidos nos mantenemos firmes
Por Emma Peterson, traducido por Jessica Bravo. Cinco historias de la comunidad de techadores apoyando a veteranos con donaciones de techos Aquí en The Coffee Shops™, nos encanta escuchar historias sobre cómo la industria del techado apoya a sus comunidades locales. Por eso creamos nuestra iniciativa Caught Doing Good, que ...
From 1977 to 2025 and from RCI to IIBEC
By Emma Peterson. Learn how the consulting sector of the industry has grown and changed over the years. While at the 2025 International Institute of Building Envelope Consultants (IIBEC) Convention, The Coffee Shops™ hosted a soundstage! Sponsored by IB Roof Systems, we invited dozens of professionals to chat with us about the ...
Take the first step down the road to success with QXO
By Emma Peterson. Enter before May 31, 2025 for the chance to win big with this Beacon promotion! If you haven’t heard, Beacon Building Products’ “Road to Success” promotion (open until May 31, 2025) is giving away some incredible prizes! With one lucky winner getting the grand prize of a new Chevy ...
A retrofitting renaissance
By Emma Peterson. Metal roof and wall retrofitting is on the rise, learn why! Retrofitting has become an increasingly popular option when extending the life of a building’s metal roof and/or walls. In a new episode of MetalCast, Heidi J. Ellsworth got the chance to talk to Rodger Russ about the rise ...
Deer Park Roofing is the April R-Club Roofer of the Month!
By Emma Peterson. Learn how this roofing company helps protect what’s important for people with all kinds of roofs. Whether it’s a residential reroof, an advanced commercial roof installation or maintenance on a system, Deer Park Roofing and their team are ready to help. This award-winning company is known for their wide ...
Encouraging snow safety
By Emma Peterson. How TRA Snow and Sun supports contractors through every step of implementing snow retention systems. Snow retention systems are critical for keeping roofs in areas that receive heavy snowfall safe and secure. Not only does it protect the people and property beneath the roof from dangerous snow avalanches, but ...
Political shifts and changes from Washington D.C. to jobsites around the country
By Emma Peterson. Trent Cotney shares insights on how the 2025 political landscape is affecting the roofing industry. In a new Roofing Road Trips® episode, Heidi J. Ellsworth caught up with Trent Cotney to talk about how contractors and businesses are being impacted as the 2025 political landscape continues to evolve. If ...
