Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview sponsored by Hunter Panels. You can read the interview below, listen to the podcast or watch the recording. Intro: Good morning and welcome to Coffee Conversations from the Coffee Shops. My name is Heidi Ellsworth and as you all know, ...
With the roofing industry facing ongoing labor shortages, contractors are turning to smarter, more efficient solutions to get the job done. In this special Coffee Conversations, sponsored by Hunter Panels, we take a closer look at how pre-engineered insulation systems are helping crews save time, reduce labor needs and improve ...
By Hunter Panels. Roofers finally get to call the shots on adhesive flash-off times. Roofers have long worked against the clock, not with it — especially when the weather refused to play nice with adhesive flash-off times. Now, that outdated trade-off is gone. ReadyFlash from Hunter Panels puts timing back in the ...
By Hunter Panels. Precision matters — secure your insulation the right way. When it comes to securing roofing and wall composite insulation panels, not all fasteners are created equal. The right choice can mean the difference between a long-lasting, weather-resistant installation and one that fails under pressure. Whether you’re working with structural ...
By Hunter Panels. Demystifying the heat flow resistance measurement. The R-value of a building material, which measures its resistance to heat flow, determines its insulating capability and is crucial for the energy efficiency of a structure. But how exactly is this critical value determined? From the precision of ASTM C518 testing methods ...
By Emma Peterson. To help visualize and conceptualize the steps to installing a tapered roof, Hunter Panels design team came up with a creative, 3D solution. While at the 2024 International Roofing Expo (IRE), RoofersCoffeeShop® crew member Lauren White stopped by the Hunter Panels booth. Like many of the tradeshow attendees, she ...
By Hunter Panels. How real-world conditions can influence a product's thermal efficiency. In the quest for the perfect insulation, homeowners and builders often rely on R-value as the gold standard of measurement for the insulation’s performance. But what happens when laboratory conditions differ from the real world? Understanding the gap ...
By Jesse Sanchez. Discover how to overcome labor shortages with groundbreaking efficiency solutions. In a recent Coffee Conversations® from RoofersCoffeeShop®, host Heidi J. Ellsworth dives into product innovation and labor savings in the roofing industry. Joined by Wesley Sherrer from Hunter Panels and Tom Rhoads from Carlisle Construction Materials, the ...
By Hunter Panels. Understanding building codes is key to efficient design. While insulation might seem like a straightforward part of the building process. With us here at Hunter Panels, explore the nuances of these prescriptive methods to ensure your projects meet the latest energy codes with precision. R-value prescriptive path ...
Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with Jason Stanley of IB Roof Systems, Reid Ribble previously of National Roofing Contractors Association, Brian Whelan of Roof Resources, Ron Harriman of Benchmark and Ed Krusek of Hunter Panels. You can read the interview below, listen to the ...