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Top Stories of 2019 on RCS
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Here’s what was trending last year on RoofersCoffeeShop®. Each January we like to look back on 2019 to see what the most popular topics were on the Coffee Shop over the last year. Articles on products, giving back, technology adoption, overcoming challenges and stories featuring contractors ...
IKO Introduces Exceptional Acrylic, Adhesive-Backed Vapour Barrier Membrane
AcrylicStickTM SA provides versatile, commercial wall assembly and flashing detail solution that reliably adheres to most surfaces. IKO introduced two new products to its line of AquaBarrierTM air and vapour barrier solutions. IKO AcrylicStick SA and IKO AcrylicStick SA Tapes are acrylic, adhesive-backed vapour barrier membranes that provide exceptional adhesion ...
Roofing Road Trips Podcast with Heidi: Carol Perkins
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Heidi welcomes Carol Perkins, Director of Marketing, North America, IKO to chat about how she got into roofing and the history and success of IKO. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips Podcast with Heidi, we hear from Carol Perkins of IKO. Carol shared with Heidi ...
Roofing Road Trip with Carol Perkins - PODCAST TRANSCRIPTION
In this episode of Roofing Road Trips Podcast with Heidi, we hear from Carol Perkins of IKO. Carol shared with Heidi how she got into the roofing industry many years ago after a recommendation from a favorite professor. After 23 years in the industry, Carol strives to share her knowledge ...
Shingle Roofing Tools and Equipment that May Be Needed to Start a Roofing Company
By IKO. Disclaimer: It is incumbent upon the roofer to know and abide by all relevant safety regulations for his/her equipment and tools, and the use of such equipment and tools. What tools should a roofer have when they are starting their own business? Should you buy or rent? Editor's note: If you ...
IKO’s Approved Applicator Program (IAAP) Elevates Contractors’ Expertise.
IAAP helps roofing contractors increase business competitiveness as registered IKO product applicators. IKO, a global leader of residential roofing shingles and commercial waterproofing and roofing products, launched its new IKO Approved Applicator Program (IAAP) for commercial contractors. IAAP helps roofing contractors increase business competitiveness as registered IKO product applicators. ...
Introduction to Roofing Hammers and Hatchets
By IKO. Roofing hammers and hatchets are specialized tools intended to help residential roofers cut shingles and drive nails into them. Editor's note: The information in the article below can help you quickly get new team members up to speed about the specialty tools used in roofing. These specialized tools have unique ...
Primer 101: A Guide to Asphalt Primer
By IKO. Choosing the right primer will depend on the substrate, the weather conditions and the type of coating or membrane application. By definition, a primer comes first and serves as a base for what should follow — whether it’s attending the primary grades at the beginning of school, priming an engine ...
The True Square & Coverage Advantages of IKO
By IKO. One factor that elevates IKO above the competition is its True Square Advantage. When you buy an IKO square of Dynasty or Cambridge roofing shingles, a square is what you get. Three IKO bundles cover precisely 100 sq. ft. You’ll get accurate measurements and an exact number of shingles in ...
IKO’s Profit Power Assists Roofers Ready to Elevate Their Bottom Line
IKO releases remaining 2019 and Q1 2020 ROOFPRO Profit Power Workshops. IKO, an industry leader in residential roofing, released its US Profit Power Workshops schedule for the remainder of 2019 and Canada locations for Q1 of 2020. Profit Power Workshops are available to members of IKO’s ROOFPRO Loyalty Program or contractors interested ...
