Emma Peterson, Senior Content Developer
The countdown to IRE 2026 has begun!
By Emma Peterson. Get ready for three days full of roofing education, networking and innovation. January 2026 might seem far away right now, but with the holiday season quickly approaching, it’ll be here before we know it! And with January comes the International Roofing Expo (IRE). This year’s IRE will ...
5 lighting ideas to make an outdoor space shine
By Emma Peterson. Catch up on the 2025 trends defining the outdoor lighting market. Most homes feature at least one form of outdoor lighting, even if it’s as basic as a porch light. However, in recent years, the market has seen a rise in interest among homeowners looking to ...
Finding balance and success in a tech-driven era
By Emma Peterson. Karen Edwards shares her insights on AI and other new technologies that are changing the roofing industry. Recently, Karen Edwards represented The Coffee Shops™ at Pantheon 2025. Pantheon 2025 is ServiceTitan’s annual conference that brings their customer base together for a “two-day celebration of the trades grounded ...
Stay informed: September 2025 roofing legal updates
By Emma Peterson. From permits in Louisiana to lien law in Florida, Trent Cotney gives insights on legal changes across the country. Trent Cotney, a partner with Adams and Reese, is a well-known name in the roofing world. He specializes in roofing litigation and arbitration and has spent the last ...
Get credit for your hard work
By Emma Peterson. Earn a rebate of up to $1,500 with QXO’s Fall 2025 Promotion. QXO sees you and all your hard work. Their team has deep roots in the building materials sector and knows firsthand the importance of the work you do. Roofing contractors and installers do more than ...
5 plants to keep your garden grounded
By Emma Peterson. A sloped yard can prove a unique challenge to keeping a garden or landscape stable. Landscaping a sloped space comes with unique challenges. This terrain is more difficult to work with as the soil often has more rocks and clay in it than traditional flat topsoil. ...
As hurricanes grow stronger, roofs must, too
By Emma Peterson. Carlisle SynTec Systems’ SureTite™ Cleats provide edge metal systems the strength needed to survive what hurricane seasons have in store. As we approach the end of the 2025 hurricane season, we can all start to breathe a little easier. This year’s weather was surprising, with Jonathan Erdman ...
Bringing life to modern architecture, one wall at a time
By Emma Peterson. The SOPRANATURE® BioWall offers an elegant and uplifting way to make any space more sustainable. Recently, there has been a rise in the popularity of green construction and design. A great example of this is the 2017 renovation of the Jack Casino in Ohio, which features ...
Dive into the history of water features
By Emma Peterson. From ancient Mesopotamia to the palaces of Versailles to a light show in Singapore, water features and fountains have long captivated our attentions. Humans have long been enamored with water and there’s research showing why we have such a connection to these spaces. An article in ...
Score big with this promotion from TopShield®
By Emma Peterson. Buy TS20 or RhinoRoof® U20 for the chance to ring in the new year in style at the 2025 Las Vegas Bowl! TopShield® is giving ten of their top customers the opportunity to attend the SRS Las Vegas Bowl on December 31, 2025! All you have to ...
