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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 ...
What to expect at the WRE 2024!
By Hannah Ford. Join the Western States Roofing Contractors Association's 50th anniversary celebration in Las Vegas! Come celebrate the 50th anniversary of Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA) at the Western Roofing Expo (WRE)! This year's expo will be in Las Vegas, Nevada, from September 29 to October 1, 2024. ...
Checking in with MetalForming at FRSA 2024
By Hannah Ford. The MetalForming team shares how they ensure customer satisfaction in two special conversations from the RoofersCoffeeShop Soundstage! During the 2024 Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association (FRSA) expo, The Coffee Shops crew members Heidi J. Ellsworth and Karen Edwards were able to sit ...
What’s new with MetalVue
By Hannah Ford. Industry experts discuss the shift to metal residential reroofing at FRSA 2024. During the 2024 Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association (FRSA) expo, Heidi J. Ellsworth spoke to Chris Morris from MetalVue. As a Sherwin-Williams program, MetalVue aims to help contractors and manufacturers sell metal ...
The power of positive company values in the workplace
By Hannah Ford. This company is proof that leaders can shape the future of a company’s culture with optimistic attitudes. In this Roofing Road Trips® podcast episode, Heidi J. Ellsworth visits with Matt Clarke of Progressive Materials. They discuss initiatives and mindsets to create an inspiring company culture. ...
Stories of 3 contractors making a difference
By Hannah Ford. These roofing contractors stepped in to support the Veterans that help their country. It is a special thing for so many people to come together in support of one another. After a few decades, a roof becomes worn down and in need of repair. Replacing the roof ...
