Jesse Sanchez, Writer
AI tools and data insights take center stage
By Jesse Sanchez. Industry experts explore how integrated software, artificial intelligence and industry data can improve business performance for contractors. At the International Roofing Expo (IRE) in Las Vegas, technology and data-driven decision-making remained central themes as contractors looked for practical ways to improve efficiency and scale their operations. Speaking ...
Metal retrofit strengthens Baltimore cruise terminal roof
By Jesse Sanchez. Engineered metal-over-metal retrofit improved wind performance efficiency and long-term durability for a high-traffic waterfront facility. In 2011, Metal-Fab Manufacturing and Roof Hugger delivered a complex metal-over-metal retrofit for the Port of Baltimore Cruise Terminal, completing a much-needed public infrastructure upgrade. The 65,000-square-foot facility serves cruise passengers traveling ...
Hail damage leads to high-performance roof upgrade
By Jesse Sanchez. This roofing contractor helped a homeowner replace a hail-damaged roof with a high-performance system before winter weather arrived. A routine roof inspection in Bigfork, Montana, turned into a major roofing replacement project after contractors uncovered hail damage severe enough to threaten the home ahead of winter. The ...
The Coffee Shops™ welcome SoyLei!
SoyLei is committed to developing soy-based technologies designed to extend roof life, improve asphalt performance and reduce waste across infrastructure systems. The Coffee Shops™, the award-winning online communities where the industries meet for technologies, safety, information and education for the construction trades of roofing, metal, coatings and outdoor living are ...
Why PVC is gaining ground in commercial roofing
By Jesse Sanchez. A closer look at how durability, chemical resistance and long-term performance are shaping contractor decisions. Contractors are reevaluating what defines long-term performance as commercial roofing systems face increasing expectations for building usage, environmental exposure and long-term costs, Materials are no longer judged primarily on upfront cost or ...
Technology takes center stage in roofing consolidation
By Jesse Sanchez. Examining how data and AI are reshaping how roofing companies scale, integrate and compete. As consolidation accelerates across the roofing industry, technology is increasingly defining how companies grow, integrate operations and remain competitive. That shift takes focus in this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, where host Karen ...
Skylight safety gains urgency as codes and risks evolve
By Jesse Sanchez. Learn how changing building codes, aging materials and evolving safety standards are reshaping how contractors approach skylight protection on commercial roofs. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Megan Ellsworth spoke with Brian Grohe of VELUX® about a growing concern for contractors: skylight safety. Skylights are ...
Roofing tools focus on safety and all-weather performance
By Jesse Sanchez. Contractors gain access to new ladder safety equipment, roofing repair materials and cutting tools designed to improve jobsite efficiency and protection. Manufacturers across the roofing industry continue introducing products aimed at improving jobsite safety, repair performance and efficiency in demanding working conditions. Recent product announcements from Wryker ...
Underlayment earns Class A fire rating for broader roofing applications
By Jesse Sanchez. Contractors gain expanded fire-rated assembly options across metal, tile and asphalt systems. Roofing contractors have new flexibility in meeting fire-resistance requirements as MFM Building Products announces a Class A fire rating for its Ultra HT Wind and Water Seal® underlayment across multiple roofing systems. The designation expands ...
Spray foam solution seals elementary school roof ahead of tight deadline
By Jesse Sanchez. A recent school roof overhaul highlights safety, sustainability and seamless execution by a top-rated contractor. When South Park Elementary School faced the daunting task of replacing its roof in time for the new school year, Strong Contractors Inc. stepped up to deliver — with precision, speed and ...
