Emma Peterson, Senior Content Developer
A first-timer's guide to IRE 2026
By Emma Peterson. Attending the International Roofing Expo for the first time? Don’t be intimidated by the variety of events and sessions there are to explore! The 2026 International Roofing Expo (IRE) will be held in Las Vegas January 20-22, 2026! This is one of the biggest annual roofing ...
IRE 2026 is almost here!
By Emma Peterson. What to expect from this year’s international roofing expo. The International Roofing Expo (IRE) is the premier and largest expo dedicated to the roofing industry. Whether you’re a contractor or industry professional, IRE is the place to be! With countless education sessions, networking events and booths ...
Elevate expands in 2025
By Emma Peterson. Learn how industry leader Elevate is expanding its metal operations and offerings for contractors this year. For the last four decades, Elevate has been a go-to choice for metal roofing and architectural projects. Its extensive portfolio includes solutions for roofing, walls and edge metal that work for ...
Navigating current trends
By Emma Peterson. Dive into the home and business owner trends that are shaping the outdoor contracting industry. In a new episode of From the Ground Up™, Karol Weyman hosted John Kenney for a conversation about the current state of the outdoor construction market. More specifically, John zeroed in ...
The power of company culture
By Emma Peterson. Learn about the importance of aligning your hiring with your company goals. In a new episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host Karen Edwards is joined by Kristin Case of Hi-Peak Staffing Solutions and Erika Teasley of Stonescape Steel Roofing & Exteriors for a conversation about developing ...
Build a better roof system with TopSpec coatings
By Emma Peterson. How SRS and TopShield support contractors with the TopSpec fluid-applied roof systems. The coatings and fluid-applied roofing market is rapidly growing as building owners and managers look for more sustainable and economical solutions to aging roofs. This makes it an attractive opportunity for roofing contractors who are ...
Products that work year-round with you
By Emma Peterson. At SOPREMA, they know the roofing project doesn’t wait for ideal conditions. That’s why they design products that perform even in the harshest conditions. In a new episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth and Darci Kunard, SOPREMA’s national sales manager, sat down for a conversation ...
EAS Roofing is the January R-Club Roofer of the Month!
By Emma Peterson. This contractor is keeping customers happy and crews safe no matter what the Pittsburgh weather throws at them. Every month, we highlight one of the incredible members of our R-Club roofing community as our Roofer of the Month. This title not only comes with some bragging ...
Turn the mundane magical with artificial stone
By Emma Peterson. Artificial stone is growing in popularity, and rightfully so! From versatility to durability and affordability, this is a great option for your next project. For many homeowners, a rock is something that gets in their way when doing routine yard work, like replanting flowers. But the right ...
Take your Tapco bender to the next level
By Emma Peterson. Learn how Tapco’s brake accessories boost efficiency when metal bending. Tapco Tools’ metal bending brakes have become known in the roofing and construction industries for their durability, portability and accuracy. With over 50 years of engineering experience behind them, these brakes “help contractors work smarter, faster and ...
