Emma Peterson, Senior Content Developer
Job management built for contractors, by contractors
By Emma Peterson. Learn how Dataforma powers contractor success through their software. When it comes to having the right tools for the job, the ones used on the roof are only half of the equation for contractors. The tools employed by their team in the office are also crucial to ensuring their ...
Understanding the ABCs of HVAC/R
By Emma Peterson. Learn about each part of an HVAC/R system and why ventilation is crucial to all of them. In a new MetalTalk™ webinar, Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with Greg Guse of Malco Tools to talk about heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems, also known as HVAC/R. Today, Greg ...
Top March articles: Regulations and roofing products
By Emma Peterson. Here’s what we’ve been talking about at The Coffee Shops™ this month! In the industry, March often feels like a preparation month as we all look forward to a new construction season and the business that comes with that. As we look back at the top articles ...
Meet Tremco’s AlphaGuard™ BIO roof restoration system
By Emma Peterson. This product is a fast, durable and odorless solution for roof restoration. At The Coffee Shops™, we love hearing about all of the innovative products and systems coming out of the industry. Recently, Josh Johnson of WTI and Seth Schmenk from Tremco stopped by to talk about ...
The power of technology, on and off the roof
By Emma Peterson. This year’s exclusive R-Club trainings with John Kenney look at technology in a variety of different parts of the roofing industry. At The Coffee Shops™, we are the place “Where the Industry Meets.” From hosting panels and webinars on our site to sponsoring events and taking you live onto ...
A global perspective on roofing distribution
By Emma Peterson. Learn how Pace Products International connects people around the world to Topps Products! Topps Products are known for their long history of industry-leading roofing solutions and global presence. They supply six different regions of the world (in over 30 different countries), with products being used in places like the ...
The Speakers Bureau takes the stage
By Emma Peterson. Learn how The Coffee Shops is giving the industry a voice with their new initiative. The Coffee Shops™ has long established itself as “Where the Industries Meet!” through the award-winning websites RoofersCoffeeShop®, MetalCoffeeShop®, CoatingsCoffeeShop® and AskARoofer™. All these sites have created incredible communities of support and information ...
Dodge common estimating mistakes
By Emma Peterson. Learn from a master of roof estimating If you have been around the roofing industry for long enough, you’ve probably heard John Kenney’s name. John, who is the CEO of Cotney Consulting Group, has over 45 years of experience in the roofing industry. His story starts in ...
Revolutionizing roof financing
By Emma Peterson. Save time and money with Leap’s Universal Credit Application! The traditional process of financing a new roof is frustrating and complicated for both the homeowners applying and contractors trying to help them. But Leap is revolutionizing that process with their Universal Credit Application. In this episode of Roofing Road ...
Inside the Leister booth at IRE 2025
By Emma Peterson. New vacuum plate products, upgrades to the VARIMAT and more! While at the 2025 International Roofing Expo (IRE), Heidi J. Ellsworth got the chance to host Dave Nordentoft and Brittany Wykle of Leister for a live episode of ReadListenWatch® (RLW). They started off with Brittany, who is an associate ...
