Emma Peterson, Senior Content Developer
A voice for the industry
By Emma Peterson. How IIBEC is supporting the industry by signing coalition letters in support of building codes. The International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC)’s goal is to advocate for professionals in roofing, waterproofing and exterior wall specification/design around the world. Recently, one of the ways they have pursued ...
Beauty and strength: The best of both worlds
By Emma Peterson. You can change your paint, you can change your coating, but you will always find your way back to Sherwin-Williams, especially with their Emulate line. Meet Emulate™ Metal — Sherwin-Williams Coil Coating’s collection of metal coatings for product and design professionals. This innovative line brings together the ...
A pathway into the industry
By Emma Peterson. Hear about a modern apprenticeship and how it’s helping people find their place in the roofing industry. Apprenticeships have a long history, beginning in the Middle Ages with artisan and merchant guilds. As the working world shifted in the industrial revolution, so did apprenticeships. But through it ...
Let the walls breathe
By Emma Peterson. By using ProTect Furring Strips, you can incorporate long-lasting moisture protection in the walls of your next project. Moisture in the walls of any project can lead to a host of issues. This includes compromising structural integrity and the health of the building’s occupants due to ...
Making space for opportunity
By Emma Peterson. Learn how makerspaces open up worlds of possibilities for kids looking to build skills in the inner city. Kids in the inner city often struggle to find the same opportunities as their suburban counterparts. Kyle Nurminem, who is a commercial and premium account specialist for Total ...
Retrofitting the right snow retention system
By Emma Peterson. Learn how Rocky Mountain Snow Guards is making it easy for both homeowners and contractors to get a strong snow retention system in place. Snow retention systems are crucial elements of a roofing system, but not many homeowners know about or get them installed. That’s why the ...
The roofing industry’s secret weapon
By Emma Peterson. John Kenney has gone from rooftop apprentice to a consulting leader. Learn how his experience can help you and your business through the COO on Demand program! John Kenney’s journey in the roofing industry started as an apprentice on a roof in the Northeast. Today, he is ...
Helping both the industry and individuals
By Emma Peterson. Learn how MCA is providing the space and resources to help contractors in the metal industry raise the bar. Formed in the 1980s, the Metal Construction Association (MCA) has consistently worked to promote the metal industry through marketing, education and advocacy. They strive to create a space ...
Comprensión de los cierres de plataforma de metal
Por Emma Peterson. Desde el patrón correcto hasta la herramienta adecuada, hay algunos detalles que se deben cumplir al instalar una plataforma de metal para garantizar el éxito. La plataforma metálica es una parte clave de la estructura de un techo, tanto para el aislamiento de la membrana del techo ...
Understanding metal deck fasteners
By Emma Peterson. From the right pattern to the right tool, there are a few specifics to get right when installing metal deck to ensure success. Metal decking is a key part of a roof structure, both for the insulation of the roof’s membrane and the structural soundness of the ...
