Jesse Sanchez, Writer
Building storm-ready cities from the top down
By Jesse Sanchez. Science-based roofing standards are helping communities reduce storm damage and improve long-term resilience. Across the United States, communities are confronting a shared and escalating challenge: how to build neighborhoods that can withstand increasingly severe weather. From hurricanes along the Gulf Coast to inland hailstorms and tornadoes, both ...
Sika’s Projects of the Year Awards highlight roofing excellence
By Jesse Sanchez. Learn how these award-winning projects demonstrate technical precision, collaboration and innovation across complex roofing systems. Sika Roofing & Waterproofing’s 2025 Projects of the Year Awards offer a clear view into how contractors are meeting rising expectations for performance, durability and architectural integration. The annual competition recognizes application ...
Georgian style meets modern exterior performance
By Jesse Sanchez. A look at how vinyl siding and polymeric trim can preserve South Carolina’s architectural heritage while improving long-term performance. Editor’s Note: This article is repurposed from an original piece by Don Browne, contributing writer and blogger for the Polymeric Exterior Products Association (PEPA), and first appeared in ...
40 years shaped by contractor feedback
By Jesse Sanchez. How contractor input drove one manufacturer’s expansion into a complete roofing systems provider. At the International Roofing Expo (IRE) in Las Vegas, BITEC® marked its 40th anniversary with a clear message: its growth from a modified bitumen producer to a full systems manufacturer has been driven by ...
How roofing projects are reshaping SEO
By Jesse Sanchez. Learn how showcasing completed roofing jobs strengthens local search visibility and builds homeowner trust. Search engine optimization (SEO) for roofing companies has evolved beyond keywords, service pages and reviews, placing increasing importance on verifiable, real-world proof. Companies like Project Map It note that in competitive local markets, ...
Condensation control starts at the roof in cold storage design
By Jesse Sanchez. Learn how air movement, enclosure detailing and material selection shape condensation risk and long-term roof system performance. Condensation inside refrigerated processing and cold storage facilities is a leading cause of system deterioration and failure. As companies like Benchmark have observed in industrial environments, when moisture comes into ...
The power of people and the future of distributed work
By Jesse Sanchez. Smart systems and carefully chosen AI tools are helping Ingage navigate a cautious economy while keeping the focus on people and customers. Ingage looks almost the same on paper as it did two years ago, only now, their headcount is a bit higher. The real change, CEO ...
Tools that help roofers move faster on the job
By Jesse Sanchez. From fastener sealing to adhesive dispensing, these solutions are designed to improve efficiency, consistency and jobsite performance. Roofing contractors working on metal restoration and commercial systems are under increasing pressure to complete projects quickly without sacrificing quality. In response, manufacturers are introducing tools that address specific jobsite ...
A simple fix for leaky pipe penetrations
By Jesse Sanchez. How this contractor-designed rubber pipe collar continues to solve a common roofing problem across new construction and repair projects. Live from the International Roofing Expo (IRE) in Las Vegas, Karen Edwards welcomed Wil-Mar Products representatives Stuart Pendleton and Michael Bothman to The Coffee Shops™ Sound Stage sponsored ...
AI agents reshape workflow efficiency in commercial roofing
By Jesse Sanchez. A closer look at how automation tools are helping contractors scale operations without replacing the human element. As labor constraints tighten and project demands grow more complex, commercial roofing contractors are under increasing pressure to operate with greater precision and efficiency. In response, technology providers are introducing ...
