Jesse Sanchez
Tapered insulation systems touted as key to labor-saving roofing practices
By Jesse Sanchez. Contractors look to training, innovation and prefabrication to overcome persistent labor shortages. As the roofing industry continues to grapple with an entrenched labor shortage, manufacturers and contractors alike are seeking smarter, more efficient ways to tackle jobs. One solution is gaining traction: tapered insulation systems designed for ...
Stunning metal roofing projects fuse function and elegance
By Jesse Sanchez. Innovative metal roofing helps bring architectural visions to life without sacrificing durability or design. AEP Span’s architectural metal panels are turning heads and transforming rooftops across the West Coast, proving that metal can be as beautiful as it is resilient. From winery clubhouses perched in Oregon’s wooded ...
Top May articles: Insights from industry leaders and exciting product overviews
By Emma Peterson. Explore the top ten May articles from The Coffee Shops™! This past month we saw a variety of articles make it onto our top ten list! From sharing heartwarming stories about brands giving back to their communities to informational articles about products and industry shifts, here at ...
New prototype vent targets high wind roofing challenges
By Jesse Sanchez. Industry leading brand launches a new solution for roofing’s toughest conditions — and a glimpse at what’s next. At the International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) 2025, FlashCo wasn’t just showing off their product offerings — they were revealing a new way to think about roofing ...
Roofing contractors embrace e-payments to beat fraud
By Jesse Sanchez. Electronic payments aren’t just convenient, they’re a game-changer for roofing contractors navigating today’s high-risk payment landscape. In an era where mailed checks routinely vanish and fraud is on the rise, roofing contractors are adopting digital payment solutions to safeguard their cash flow and speed up collections. That was the ...
The untapped power of service-only reps
By Jesse Sanchez. A focused service sales strategy could be the secret to long-term roofing growth. In the ever-evolving commercial roofing industry, a silent shift is taking shape. One that might change how contractors approach growth entirely. In this Roofing Road Trips® podcast, Tracey Donels, founder of Service First Solutions, made a ...
A greener roof, a smarter future
By Jesse Sanchez. This innovative low-rise foam adhesive offers sustainability, enhanced safety and simplicity for roofers. When it comes to the future of roofing, sustainability isn’t just a buzzword — it’s a requirement. And H.B.Fuller is betting big on that future with the launch of its new low-rise foam adhesive: Millennium PG-1 ...
Pipe collars: Small in size, big in benefits
By Jesse Sanchez. Overlooked and overexposed, faulty pipe collars drive costly leaks, but prevention is simpler than you think. When a residential or commercial roof begins to leak, many homeowners assume shingles are to blame. But seasoned roofing professionals like those at Wil-Mar Products Inc. know better. In many cases, ...
Roofing expands with sustainability in mind
By Jesse Sanchez. New manufacturing plant and eco-innovations mark a major leap for this roofing manufacturer. At the 2025 International Roofing Expo (IRE), Malarkey Roofing Products revealed ambitious expansion plans alongside its continued push toward sustainable innovation. Speaking with Lauren White, Malarkey sales team executives Mike Fields and Craig Lott shared details ...
Innovations in coatings: Highlights from World of Concrete 2025
By Jesse Sanchez. Explore the latest advancements in coatings technology that enhance efficiency, durability and safety in construction. The World of Concrete 2025 had industry leaders unveiling cutting-edge solutions that promised to transform the coatings and waterproofing sector. Among the standout exhibitors was Gaco, a company at the forefront of ...
