Emma Peterson, Senior Content Developer
Nominate a veteran for a new roof!
By Emma Peterson. QXO for Veterans is looking to replace the roof of 13 veterans or veteran organizations around North America at no cost. For seven years now, QXO has run an initiative to support veterans called QXO for Veterans (previously known as Beacon of Hope). In that time, ...
Keeping cities cool from the top down
By Emma Peterson. How CertainTeed’s CoolStar line is helping combat rising urban temperatures. Rising temperatures around the world are causing issues for both individuals’ health and our communities as a whole. According the to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, between 2011 and 2023, 423 people had died due to ...
Tackling tax code with Will Lorenz
By Emma Peterson. Diving into the changes made to Section 179 as outlined in the Internal Revenue Service’s Publication 946. In 2024, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) published a document (946) titled “How To Depreciate Property.” The publication is important to note as it has a direct impact on roofing ...
Good music for a good cause
By Emma Peterson. Get ready to rock out with SRS at IRE 2026! Guided by the philosophy that “growth comes not just from investing in our business, but also in our people and the communities we serve,” SRS Distribution established the Raise the Roof Foundation in 2012. This foundation’s mission ...
Cut the fluff and get property data faster
By Emma Peterson. Looking for real answers to your Eagleview questions? Make sure to attend their Eagleview One™ Flight Meetup Series. With the release of Eagleview One™, Eagleview is leveling up the services offered to their customers. Piers Dormeyer, their CEO put it simply in a recent Roofing Road Trips®, ...
6 ways the industry is giving back this December
By Emma Peterson. Roofing associations nationwide are sharing their time and resources to support their communities and the future of the industry. Whether you are shopping for gifts, trying to get together with family or just wrapping up loose ends from 2025, the winter holiday season is a busy time. ...
These dogs raise the woof!
By Emma Peterson. Meet the 12 lucky dogs that will be featured on TRI-BUILT's 2026 calendar. Every year, TRI-BUILT hosts a contest looking for the "Top Dogs” of the roofing world. Their team then chooses 12 fetching pups who receive $1,000 to donate to a local rescue of their choice ...
Gana la temporada navideña con esta guía de regalos
Por Emma Peterson, traducido por Jessica Bravo. Desde herramientas hasta cursos de capacitación, el equipo de The Coffee Shops™ reúne los regalos perfectos para los profesionales del techado en esta guía para dar en grande esta temporada. Si tu año ha sido como el nuestro aquí en The Coffee ...
Siding, fire bowls, outdoor kitchens and more!
By Emma Peterson. Westlake equips contractors and professionals with the products they need to expand and grow their businesses. Westlake has made itself a name in the roofing world as a “Recognized national leader in durable and sustainable concrete, clay, steel, composite roofing systems and components.” but they are far ...
Cardinal Roofing is the December R-Club Roofer of the Month!
By Emma Peterson. How Cardinal Roofing and Bridget Wilson embody the old adage, “A jack of all trades is a master of none, but often times better than a master of one.” Recently, Alex Tolle got the chance to chat with Bridget Wilson, one of the owners of our December ...
