Jesse Sanchez, Writer
Strengthening contractors through practical resources
By Jesse Sanchez. How Western States Roofing Contractors Association delivers technical safety, business growth and community value across the region. Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA) continues to shape contractor success by pairing practical resources with a culture rooted in connection and shared experience. In this episode of Roofing Road ...
Roofers for Recovery raises awareness for mental health
By Jesse Sanchez. Golf events and trade show meetings connect roofing professionals with recovery support and workplace resources. Roofers in Recovery has launched fundraising initiatives that have received ample support from community members across the roofing industry. On this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host Alex Tolle sat down ...
Integrated solar reshapes roofing
By Jesse Sanchez. How CertainTeed is aligning building integrated photovoltaics with roofing workflows as contractors respond to rising energy costs and shifting homeowner priorities. As clean energy moves from a long-term concept to an immediate business consideration, CertainTeed is positioning integrated solar roofing as a natural extension of the roofing ...
Commercial applications drive interest in urethane roof systems
By Jesse Sanchez. UNIFLEX® sees polyurethane coatings gaining traction as contractors target higher-end commercial and specialty facilities. UNIFLEX® and Sherwin Williams Roofing Solutions are seeing polyurethane roof coatings move from an emerging option to a practical solution as contractors respond to the demands of higher-end commercial and specialty facilities. During ...
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Why investing in older metal buildings is gaining new momentum
By Jesse Sanchez. With millions of aging metal-roofed structures nationwide, strategic retrofits are reshaping value, resilience and long-term performance. For many owners who built metal facilities in the 1970s and 1980s, the priority at that time was affordability. These buildings were designed to provide what was often described as “shade ...
Women continue to reshape the roofing workforce
By Jesse Sanchez. New industry statistics reveal steady participation growth alongside expanding leadership, operational and technical opportunities among women professionals nationwide. According to 2026 statistics compiled for National Women in Roofing (NWIR) Days, Irena Martincevic highlights a gradual but meaningful workforce change. Women represent about 5 percent of roofing employees, ...
New Load & Lock Heavy Duty Bags raise the bar for job-site cleanup
By Jesse Sanchez. WRYKER’s latest contractor bags bring pro-level durability and relief to one of construction’s most overlooked challenges. At WRYKER Construction Supply, meeting the demands of tough job sites has always been the mission. Now the company has introduced a product aimed squarely at one of the most persistent ...
Trash Rocket TR-3600 brings compact efficiency to debris removal
By Jesse Sanchez. Rocket Equipment introduces a compact commercial-grade trash chute designed to help contractors streamline removal work on residential and light commercial jobsites. Rocket Equipment is expanding its debris management lineup with the introduction of the Trash Rocket TR-3600, a compact commercial-grade trash chute built to meet contractor demand ...
Putting veteran commitment back in focus
By Jesse Sanchez Operation Rooftop and partnerships showed TAMKO®’s 2025 veteran commitment through roofing support and community impact. Operation Rooftop, presented by TAMKO® and the Chiefs, concluded its 2025 sweepstakes with the selection of Staff Sergeant Patrick Leet, a U.S. Marine currently serving on recruiting duty in Kansas City, Missouri. ...
Anchoring the future of rooftop innovation
By Jesse Sanchez. A mobile showroom, rising code standards and growing demand are helping redefine what rooftop security means in today's evolving commercial roofing landscape. Justin Smith, national sales manager at Anchor Products, spoke at the RoofersCoffeeShop® soundstage during the 2025 Western Roofing Expo, where the company made a strong ...
