Jenny Yu, Writer & Reporter
Snow safety solutions
By Jenny Yu. Join us for an upcoming MetalTalk™ where we reveal how modern snow retention systems are designed, tested and improved for effective performance on metal roofs. MetalCoffeeShop® is gearing up for an insightful new MetalTalk™ on December 10, 2025, where we will dive into the evolving world of ...
Snow retention systems for solar roofs
By Jenny Yu. As renewable energy technologies advance so must the accessories and systems that keep them safe and efficient. Tesla’s Solar Roof is creating new opportunities for roofing contractors and accessory manufacturers as demand grows for integrated solar products. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Megan Ellsworth ...
Reframing the trades
By Jenny Yu. SkillsUSA empowers students to find pride and purpose in technical education while connecting them directly to industry opportunities. As SkillsUSA continues its mission to prepare students for technical and professional excellence, Chelle Travis, the organization’s national executive director, believes the key to solving America’s workforce challenges ...
More than peace of mind
By Jenny Yu. A Navy veteran and retired florist receives a free roof replacement. After years with a leaking roof, Glen Erickson, a Navy veteran and retired florist living in Medford, Oregon, was running out of options. His insurance company threatened to cancel his home insurance due to the ...
Advancing the art of outdoor lighting
By Jenny Yu. The Association of Outdoor Lighting Professionals provides its members with opportunities for education, networking and collaboration. Established in 2001, the Association of Outdoor Lighting Professionals (AOLP) is a trade association dedicated to advancing the art and business of outdoor lighting. Made up of contractors, designers, landscape ...
Top November articles: Training, tradeshows and more
By Emma Peterson. It’s been a busy month at The Coffee Shops™, here are some must-read articles to keep you informed. November has been a busy month here at The Coffee Shops™! Our crew has been hard at work and you can tell from the number of articles we published ...
Top November articles: Acts of kindness across the country
By Emma Peterson. From Colorado to Washington and beyond, contractors are supporting their communities the best way they know how – through roofing! The year might be winding down, but here at AskARoofer and in the roofing world, we’re still going full steam! November 2025 has been a busy ...
It shows when you care
By Jenny Yu. Investing in the right equipment can increase your revenue while establishing trust with customers. In today’s labor shortage, it’s important now more than ever to retain quality crew members and a positive reputation among your community. One key way to do so is by investing ...
Simplifying the roof
By Jenny Yu. With hands-on training and innovative technology, AWIP’s IMPpro program advances quality and efficiency in the roofing industry. In an episode of MetalCast™, All Weather Insulated Panels (AWIP) Vice President of Sales Joe Paparella sat down with Heidi J. Ellsworth to discuss the company’s commitment to innovation, installer ...
Funding the future
By Jenny Yu. The Roofing Alliance lays a strong foundation for the roofing industry through its scholarship program. The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)’s foundation, the Roofing Alliance, continues to strengthen the future of the roofing industry through its Melvin Kruger Scholarship Program. The scholarship provides education funding to ...
