Hannah Ford, Intern
Top October stories: Surviving storms, building futures and giving back
By Emma Peterson. October has come to a close, but there’s still time to catch up on some of the biggest stories from RoofersCoffeeShop® (RCS) that came out this past month! October was a month of headlines and for many, hardship. In Florida, residents found themselves facing the ...
Painting the town red
By Hannah Ford. A closer look at the rooftop art celebrating the Phillies’ success. As one of the most popular sports, baseball accumulates many passionate fans who come up with creative ways to support their teams. One such tribute in Philadelphia, to support the Phillies, could be seen from the ...
A star-spangled makeover for Duck Dynasty star Si Robertson
By Hannah Ford. Veteran Si Robertson’s new roof pays tribute to his military legacy. Si Robertson has worn many hats throughout his lifetime. He’s been a tv personality, a reed maker for duck calling and most heroically, an Army veteran. Si has participated in several shows but is most ...
The rise of green-blue roofs
By Hannah Ford. Amsterdam’s approach to urban sustainability. Many countries are beginning to turn to green solutions especially in major metropolitan cities. Green roofs are considered a great alternative to urban infrastructure. A green roof is specially designed with specific plants to grow on the structures. However, while a green ...
A star-spangled makeover for Duck Dynasty star Si Robertson
By Hannah Ford. Veteran Si Robertson’s new roof pays tribute to his military legacy. Si Robertson has worn many hats throughout his lifetime. He’s been a tv personality, a reed maker for duck calling and most heroically, an Army veteran. Si has participated in several shows but is most ...
Explore the ancient history of slate roofs
By Hannah Ford. Journey through time to explore the transition from early Roman techniques to a Welsch slate empire. Slate has been used throughout history to create and craft roofs. It is formed from sediment derived from clay or volcanic ash. The slate is cut into thin durable sheets ...
Explore the three pillars of METALCON
By Hannah Ford. Learn more about what’s new at METALCON and the must-attend events. METALCON 2024 is fast approaching and Judy Geller, the show director for METALCON, has the list of all the “can’t miss” activities, which she shares with Karen Edwards in this MetalCast® episode. This year METALCON will ...
RCAT celebrates 49 years of roofing excellence
By Hannah Ford. The traditions of community engagement at the Texas Roofing Conference. In this Roofing Road Trips® podcast episode, Karen Edwards visits with Holly Green and Sarah Ramon from the Roofing Contractors Association of Texas (RCAT). They discuss the tremendous progress the Texas Roofing Conference has made in the ...
Explore the classic town of Charleston, South Carolina at the NSA Conference!
By Hannah Ford. Unveiling Charleston’s architectural heritage through a craftsman’s perspective. In this Roofing Road Trips® podcast episode, Megan Ellsworth visits with John Chan from the National Slate Association. They discussed the historic town of Charleston, South Carolina and how the NSA will incorporate the must-see sights into their ...
Veteran gets leaky roof replaced for free
By Hannah Ford. $30,000 of roofing expenses done free of charge for Illinois native thanks to several hands-on roofers. At 68 years old, Maxie Moore Jr., a Marine Corps Veteran, had spent over a decade living in his current home in Mount Vernon, Illinois. And almost as long as ...
