Emma Peterson, Senior Content Developer
The power of apprenticeships: Luke and Dalton Roofing
By Emma Peterson. Luke’s story is just one example of how apprenticeships are opening doors for the next generation of skilled professionals. For many young people, facing the choice of what to do next after basic schooling can be overwhelming. There are seemingly endless possibilities, each leading towards a different ...
Project profile: Victorian home in Washington
By Emma Peterson. Exploring Valentine Roofing’s award‑winning reroof of a historic Tacoma home. In Tacoma, Washington, there is a neighborhood featuring shady trees, manicured lawns and historic homes called North End. One such home on this street is a stunning historic 1889 Victorian which was recently reroofed by local roofing ...
NFRC has a full slate of events for their members!
By Emma Peterson. From racecourse days to golf tournaments, there is no shortage of NFRC events to attend this summer. Throughout the year, National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC), organizes and hosts events for their members. These events are a great opportunity for roofing professionals and others in the ...
Industry leaders review the state of the 2025 reroofing market
By Emma Peterson. What the 2025 Q4 Market Index Survey can tell us about uncertainty and opportunity in the roofing industry. Hindsight is 20/20, so now that we're three months into the new year, we wanted to take a moment to look back at 2025. To do this, Heidi ...
Spotlight on apprenticeships!
By Emma Peterson. Apprenticeships not only build individual careers, but they strengthen the entire roofing industry. Every year, National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) supports the celebration of apprenticeships – in the form of both National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) and Scottish Apprenticeship Week. This week highlights the “positive impact ...
Coffee Conversations® brings experts together at IIBEC 2026
By Emma Peterson. A panel of industry experts discusses the growth and evolution of the roofing industry. Earlier this month, The Coffee Shops™ crew headed to the International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC)’s 2026 Conference and Trade Show. While there, we had the opportunity to host a special, live ...
Fantastic fasteners
By Emma Peterson. TopShield’s versatile and reliable residential fasteners hold it all together. In roofing and construction, fasteners may be small, but their role is anything but. By securing shingles, panels and other parts of the roofing assembly, the right fastener is key to a successful project. At TopShield, they have ...
The Great British Slate Off
By Emma Peterson. Alright slaters – this week the judges are asking you to make a video showcasing your best slate skills! Sogginess is not only a concern when it comes to the bottom of your bakes, but also your roofs! That’s why great slate roofers use skill, precision ...
PoolTech is now Heritage Pro Service!
By Emma Peterson. Get rebates, education resources and more when you join the Heritage Pro Service program! Your time is money, which is why Heritage is upgrading PoolTech® into the Heritage Pro Service. This revamped program gives “professional service technicians, service companies and maintenance professionals who purchase from Heritage ...
Top March articles: Experts weigh in on safety, AI and labor recruitment
By Emma Peterson. Learn about the state of the outdoor industry by reading the top OCS articles of March. OutdoorCoffeeShop™ (OCS) was established to create an online space for outdoor professionals and contractors to learn and grow together. To help facilitate that community, our team organizes and publishes a variety ...
