Emma Peterson, Senior Content Developer
Building the metal roof retrofit industry
By Emma Peterson. How Roof Hugger introduced retrofit roofing as an alternative to metal tear offs and coatings. Founded 35 years ago, Roof Hugger has made a name for themselves fabricating metal retrofit solutions. To learn more about the story of how this innovative company came to be, Heidi J. ...
Pool tools perfect for the new year
By Emma Peterson. From A to Z, check out the 15 products that can level up your 2026 pool and spa care. In the pool and spa industry, manufacturers are constantly innovating and engineering new products to better serve professionals in the field. It can be a lot to keep ...
Showcase your best metal work
By Emma Peterson. Want to show off your crew’s hard work? Enter your metal projects into ATAS International’s 2026 Project of the Year competition. ATAS International, a leading manufacturer of metal roofing, wall cladding, ceilings, interiors and accessories, has opened submissions to their annual project of the year contest! This ...
Inside architectural metal roofing systems
By Emma Peterson. In this upcoming RLW, Jeff Medeiros shares practical insights on design coordination, performance requirements and installation best practices. Metal roofing is known in the industry for its stellar durability and long lifespan. However, just like any roofing material, you can only unlock the full benefits of a ...
Live from the court: CoatingsTalk goes live on a jobsite
By Emma Peterson. On this live CoatingsTalk, experts from California Sports Surfaces and CourTex Construction will discuss athletic coatings, contractor partnerships and the final day of a three-day court installation. We are excited to announce that CoatingsTalk will be coming to you live on July 30, 2026, which is the ...
Realistic metal roof cost expectations
By Emma Peterson. Four variables that change the total cost of a metal roof installation. Metal roofing is growing more popular for a variety of reasons. Not only is it a highly energy efficient roofing solution (often lowering HVAC strains and costs), but it is also incredibly durable. This durability ...
La guía del roofer para WRE 2026
Por Emma Peterson, traducido por Jessica Bravo. Descubre los eventos, seminarios y expositores que formarán parte del Western Roofing Expo 2026. Mantenerse al día en la industria del roofing puede ser todo un desafío. Ya sea enfrentando tormentas cada vez más intensas en el campo o lidiando con la ...
Share your dream project
By Emma Peterson. Have a bucket list build? Tell SRS Distribution about it! For the SRS Distribution team, they want to be more than just another distributor – they want to be their contractors’ and representatives’ partner. And that’s exactly what motivated them to help one of their clients ...
Beauty backed by brains
By Emma Peterson. How Tapco unites aesthetics and performance in their products. While a roof’s primary function is to keep a home secure from the elements, that is far from its only role. Roofing has been shown to be a huge factor in the kerb appeal of a building, ...
The origins of the impact sprinkler
By Emma Peterson. How one farmer tinkered his way towards patenting one of the most foundational irrigation tools today. Today, impact sprinklers are a commonly used and essential tool among gardeners. This uniquely designed sprinkler utilizes a rotating motion and impact arm to distribute water evenly across a garden ...
