Jenny Yu, Writer & Reporter
Ventilation that expands performance
By Jenny Yu. This vent is up for METALCON’s 2025 Top Product Awards. Marco Industries’ new Metal Roofing Gooseneck Vent is in the running for a METALCON 2025 Top Product Award, marking a notable recognition for the company’s latest innovation. The Metal Roofing Gooseneck Vent is engineered specifically ...
Innovative coastal roofing solution shines bright
By Jenny Yu. With rising demand and proven performance, Armored Coast gives roofers a stronger, more affordable alternative to aluminum on the coast. At this year’s Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association (FRSA) Convention & Expo, attendees got an inside look at one of the industry’s most talked ...
Re-roofing before the next hurricane
By Jenny Yu. Learn how IKO provided top-tier service and partnership for a client from beginning to end. After enduring two hurricanes, Chalmette Mall in Louisiana needed a new roof to prepare for yet another storm: Hurricane Francine. They turned to Prime Texas Metal Roofs and IKO Industries to ...
Shooting your shot
By Jenny Yu. Learn how one company got its start from recognizing a need and filling it. Have you ever had an idea for a product but figured somebody else had already made it? The story behind TUBOS is an example of how one person nurtured their idea into ...
3 C’s of onsite branding: Clarity, color, call to action
By Jenny Yu. Learn how to elevate trust, professionalism and brand awareness with Equipter’s newest feature. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with Sam and Dave Beiler of Equipter to discuss a new feature to the Equipter 4000 that allows contractors to order the ...
The benefits of AWIP's loyalty dealer programs
By Jenny Yu. Explore the benefits of joining one of AWIP’s loyalty programs to help grow your business. With the rise of insulated metal panels (IMPs) in the construction industry, access to training and support is one sure way to have a competitive edge. In an episode of MetalCast, ...
Solar’s survival in times of uncertainty
By Jenny Yu. From tax credit changes to tariffs, S-5!’s director of strategy and market development highlights factors impacting the solar industry. With six years at S-5! and sixteen years of working in solar under his belt, Mark Gies was the perfect person to discuss the state of the ...
Taking back your time
By Jenny Yu. Explore how this fully integrated CRM tool can save you time so you can focus on the ones you love. “I'm missing my kid's baseball games due to work. My wife is starting to get irritated with me. I need to take a vacation. I either need ...
Inside the NTRCA’s Not-So-Mini Trade Show
By Jenny Yu. With a low-cost, high-impact format, this trade show exhibited how roofing events can deliver value for every part of the business. The 2025 North Texas Roofing Contractors Association (NTRCA) “Not-So-Mini” Trade Show may be in the rearview mirror, but its unique structure and inclusive spirit are still ...
The state of the metal industry
By Jenny Yu. Metal contractors from across the nation highlight growth, regional differences and workforce concerns in a special panel of industry leaders. On August 6, 2025, METALCON and MetalCoffeeShop® joined forces to host a special webinar titled “Metal Contractors Share the Real Deal.” The panel featured leaders from ...
