Jenny Yu, Writer & Reporter
Nuevos techos para las fiestas navideñas
Por Jenny Yu, traducido por Alberto Torres. Disfruta estas conmovedoras historias de empresas de techado que apoyan a veteranos en sus comunidades. Ha sido realmente una temporada de generosidad en el mundo del techado durante los últimos meses. Desde Michigan y Montana hasta Massachusetts y Nueva York, estas cuatro ...
Phew — it’s Free Freight February!
By Jenny Yu. Take advantage of this limited-time deal on TRA Snow & Sun orders placed in the month of February! As winter weather continues and we enter the month of February, many roofing contractors begin to feel the seasonal slowdown. Fewer jobs and tighter budgets can put ...
Contributing at a higher level
By Jenny Yu. Heidi J. Ellsworth has been elected as one of the new NRCA directors. Here at The Coffee Shops™, we are proud to share that our president and CEO, Heidi J. Ellsworth, has been elected as one of the new National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) directors. The ...
METALCON delivers on training, community impact and metal-focused education
By Jenny Yu. The show’s growth in technical education and charitable outreach demonstrates why it remains a cornerstone event for the metal construction industry. Another successful METALCON is in the books, and the conversations leading up to the event offered valuable insight into why the show continues to resonate with ...
Manufacturer reps: More engaged than ever
By Jenny Yu. Two industry veterans discuss the evolving role of manufacturer representatives in today’s technological landscape. Manufacturer representatives have long served as a vital link between manufacturers, distributors and contractors. In a recent Roofing Road Trips® episode, Heidi J. Ellsworth spoke with Jim Rizzo of PermaBond and Randy ...
Setting the record straight on roof coatings
By Jenny Yu. Industry leaders explain why long-term success depends on treating coatings as a complete roofing system. In a recent CoatingsCoffeeShop® Coffee Conversations®, sponsored by H.B. Fuller, Megan Ellsworth spoke with Mike Kintop, senior product manager at H.B. Fuller, and Chelsea Oesch, marketing director for TRI-BUILT® at QXO, ...
Put your faith in a trusted commercial solar partner
By Jenny Yu. Good Faith Energy highlights roof inspections, ongoing maintenance and premium equipment to the success and longevity of a solar panel system. In a recent episode of the AskARoofer™ Podcast, Lauren White spoke with Mitch Sargent, senior commercial account executive at Good Faith Energy, about the expanding role ...
Final Orlando IBS sets the stage for big industry conversations
By Jenny Yu. From keynote presentations to in-depth Super Sessions, the event offers valuable takeaways for today’s builders. RoofersCoffeeShop® is heading to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)’s annual show, the 2026 International Builders’ Show (IBS) taking place from February 17-19, 2026. This year will be the last ...
Tending to the green industry through advocacy, education and connection
By Jenny Yu. The Texas Nursery and Landscape Association provides resources, events and training designed to help members thrive. The Texas Nursery and Landscape Association (TNLA) is Texas’s central hub for its green industry, bringing together landscape contractors, irrigation specialists, retail garden centers, grounds maintenance teams, growers, municipalities and ...
Start your engines: Get ready for the 2026 Carolinas Mid-Winter Roofing Expo
By Jenny Yu. Accelerate your business success at this year’s four-day event. The 2026 Carolinas Mid-Winter Roofing Expo returns to the Durham Convention Center in Durham, North Carolina, from February 16-19, 2026, bringing one of the Southeast’s largest regional roofing trade shows to contractors, manufacturers, suppliers and industry professionals. ...
