Jesse Sanchez, Writer
How a website refresh reflects a broader digital imperative
By Jesse Sanchez. In an age where digital relevance is fleeting, companies are rethinking their online presence to stay ahead. AEP Span, a leading manufacturer of architectural metal roofing and siding, has unveiled a comprehensive redesign of its website, aiming to enhance user experience and provide a more intuitive platform ...
Plug-and-play skylights reshape commercial construction
By Jesse Sanchez. With prefabricated modular systems, skylight installation has become a quick, clean and architect-free upgrade. When it comes to commercial daylighting, VELUX Commercial North America has disrupted the game with its modular skylight systems — prefabricated, precision-engineered units designed to snap into place without the delays or complications ...
Bringing greener innovations to the roof
By Jesse Sanchez. A new eco-friendly roofing adhesive turns heads at bustling trade show. In the fast-moving world of commercial roofing, one standout company is drawing serious attention not just for innovation, but for making sustainability and labor efficiency their top priorities. At the Coffee Shop Soundstage during this year's ...
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 roof that makes a statement
By Jesse Sanchez. How one roofer turned an old Kmart into a patriotic landmark visible from the sky. When Tim Garrison, founder of River City Roofing Co., saw a rooftop American flag design nearly a decade ago, the image stuck with him. “That was a really cool project,” he said ...
