Emma Peterson, Senior Content Developer
Tried and true for 25 years
By Emma Peterson. Get a behind the scenes look at how MetalForming’s service team moves mountains for their customers. Recently, Coffee Shops™ Editor Lauren White got the chance to sit down with Martin König from MetalForming. Martin’s story actually begins across the pond in Germany where he spent 17 years working for ...
When to retrofit and when to redo
By Emma Peterson. From building capacity to the original roof material, learn what to look for when choosing between redoing an entire roof and retrofitting it. Retrofitting has become a popular option in recent years. In comparison to traditional tear-offs, this option has many positive factors that owners consider ...
Diving into the rich history of the MBCEA
By Emma Peterson. From collaborations with other associations to the development of contractor support systems, the MBCEA is helping the metal building industry thrive. The story of the Metal Building Contractors and Erectors Association (MBCEA) goes back to February 15, 1968, when it was founded. Since then, it has ...
Keeping up with your KPIs
By Emma Peterson. Learn what key performance indicators are and how optimizing them can help your business. Taking a step back and evaluating your business for performance and growth opportunities can be difficult when you are enveloped in day-to-day operations. In this CoatingsTalk® webinar, Karen Edwards sat down with Kari ...
Jumping into retrofitting
By Emma Peterson. Retrofit specialist Rodger Russ shares tips on getting started in the retrofitting business. In today’s world, retrofitting is trending in the low-slope roofing world, and for good reason. From offering a more economical option to the building owner to creating a safer workplace for the contractors and ...
Beyond the roof: LP’s loyalty program helps contractors expand into the siding sector
By Emma Peterson. Boost your revenue, lead generation and marketing tools with LP’s free Remodelers Edge program. Because the contracting space is highly competitive, it’s key for roofing professionals to find smart ways to grow their businesses and stand out from the crowd. Recently, Bella Peralta of LP Building Solutions stopped by ...
Supporting current and future contractors
By Emma Peterson. Learn how Tapco Tools is not only equipping professionals in the field with the tools of success but also getting them into the hands of students. Tapco Tools, which is a Westlake Royal Building Products' brand, has spent the last six decades establishing themselves as a ...
Top June stories: Building resilience for a sustainable future
By Dani Sheehan. Catch up on the most read articles from last month on AskARoofer™! As storm seasons grow longer and more intense, homeowners across the country are rethinking how they protect their properties. Last month’s articles spotlighted how roofing choices and educational initiatives are helping individuals and communities build ...
Supporting the planet and your roof when installing solar
By Emma Peterson. Learn about the process of installing a PV system on a Johns Manville roof without risking your coverage. As increases in energy costs and the inability of traditional power generation to keep up with the dramatic increase in demand from data storage and AI become more prevalent, ...
A growing market: Sports surfaces
By Emma Peterson. As sports like tennis and pickleball rise in popularity, the sport surfaces industry is creating innovative new products to support players. The recent rise in popularity of tennis and pickleball can be traced back to 2020 and the COVID-19 pandemic. As we all aimed to stay quarantined ...
