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Understanding the purpose of drip edges
By IKO. Learn why drip edges are key to building a secure shingled roof and how to install them. Editor’s note: Share this article with your customers to help them understand the importance of roof flashing on their building. Drip edges, also called edge flashing or D-metal, are important ...
How to leverage job site protection as a powerful marketing tool
By IKO Industries. Job site protection systems such as the Catch-All protect your clients’ homes and prove your workmanship along the way. The goal for many businesses is to have customers recognize and seek out their services without even talking to a sale representative. In order to achieve ...
Find the perfect labor crew with the click of a button!
By Anna Lockhart. In the digital age, it’s no surprise that technologies are advancing at an increasing rate. For the roofing industry, this means a wealth of new and improved resources are available at the tip of your finger! Live from the tradeshow floor at the recent 2024 International ...
Navigating skylight options: A roofer’s overview
By IKO Residential. Explore the diverse types, styles and installation methods of skylights to assist your customers when incorporating them into their roofing projects. As a roofing contractor, one frequently overlooked application and consideration is the selling and installation of skylights. Skylights can significantly impact the ambiance and functionality of ...
NTRCA announces 2024 Award Winners at Awards Gala
Celebrating Excellence at the NTRCA Awards Banquet 2024: Honoring leaders in the North Texas roofing industry. During the NTRCA Awards Banquet, held February 17, 2024, at The Social Space in Fort Worth, the winners of the annual “Industry Leader of the Year” award and the “Associate of the Year” award were ...
The Next Technology Revolution - PODCAST TRANSCRIPT
Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with John Van Beek of Labor Central and Jack Gottesman of IKO. You can read the interview below, listen to the podcast or watch the recording. Heidi J Ellsworth: Hello and welcome back. We are at the International Roofing Expo ...
The Next Technology Revolution – LIVE RLW at IRE
By Jonny Suchor. Hear how Labor Central and IKO utilize technology to address the industry labor shortage LIVE at the 2024 International Roofing Expo. Tune in on February 6, 2024, at 10:20 a.m. PT for this live Read Listen Watch®, The Next Technology Revolution, broadcast presented by RoofersCoffeeShop®, which ...
Risky business: Add insurance work to add revenue
By IKO Industries. With the right resources and knowledge of the insurance world, adding insurance claim work to your business can help you grow, and your customers will thank you. Taking on insurance jobs can be a daunting task for some roofing companies. While it can be frustrating dealing with ...
The ins and outs of roof valleys
By IKO. Properly installed roof valleys are crucial for a roof’s longevity. Understand the different installation methods for your next roofing project. Editor's note: Present this guide to roof valleys to any customer who wants more information about the installation process. Achieving a smooth intersection of shingles at the ...
IKO Announces Brantford Manufacturing Facility
The new insulation plant is expected to open in 2025. IKO, a global industry leader in the roofing, waterproofing and insulation industry, today announced that it is planning to construct a new manufacturing facility in Brantford, Ontario. The new $45 million site will manufacture extruded polystyrene (XPS) insulation, will employ about 30 ...
