Emma Peterson, Senior Content Developer
Biosolar roofing in action
By Emma Peterson. Learn how plants can make rooftop solar systems more effective. As the built environment continues to grow and develop, we have seen a rise in issues such as the Urban Heat Island effect, drops in biodiversity and overexerted energy grids. In response, there has been a ...
Legal alert for Louisiana contractors
By Emma Peterson. The legal experts at Adams and Reese break down the new update for the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC). In roofing and construction, licensure can be a complicated topic. There are a variety of different types of licenses, from state and local to commercial and ...
Keeping over 700 veterans safe
By Emma Peterson. Hear two of the hundreds of stories about how the Owens Corning Roof Deployment Project is helping veterans across the U.S. In 2024, the National Veterans Homeless Support (NVHS) reported that over 32,000 veterans were without stable housing. And that number isn’t counting the many veterans who ...
Products designed for the unique needs of contractors
By Emma Peterson. Learn how Leister develops tools based on the needs of roofing professionals in the field. Recently, Karen Edwards hosted Dave Nordentoft for an episode of Roofing Road Trips®. Dave is the manager of the roofing product category at Leister and came to shed some light on ...
7 steps to adding gutters to your services
By Emma Peterson. Considerations when expanding your offerings to include gutters. In an industry where competition is steep, standing out from the crowd can be difficult. But one of the ways roofers can successfully stand apart from the rest and bring in additional streams of income at the same time ...
End-of-year insights
By Emma Peterson. We sat down with roofing industry leaders to hear their thoughts about 2025 and predictions for 2026. For the last Coffee Conversations® of 2025, we hosted a panel of professionals from all sides of the roofing industry to reflect on 2025 and look ahead to 2026. ...
The power of standing out
By Emma Peterson. How Dave Harrison went from starting his first business at age 10 to helping others build theirs. Today, Dave Harrison is known as the managing director of Dave Harrison Consulting, a member of the Board of Directors for National Roofing Partners and the creator of industry ...
Fast set up and strong support
By Emma Peterson. Learn about how eBility’s team uses their time tracking software to set you and your business up for success. While at the 2025 Pool Spa Patio Expo, The Coffee Shops™ crew hosted a live soundstage sponsored by Heritage. At the soundstage we got the chance to ...
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 ...
