Jesse Sanchez, Writer
Future focus: New tools and stronger customer focus
By Jesse Sanchez. This industry mainstay is pushing forward with fresh ideas and a renewed focus on what users need most. Software veteran Dataforma continues to prove that after 22 years, evolution is still its game. Founded in 2004, the project management platform tailored for contractors is making waves ...
Redefining roof protection
By Jesse Sanchez. This new underlayment combines energy efficiency with Class A fire resistance. A new roofing underlayment is turning heads in the construction and building materials industries for its powerful mix of fire resistance and thermal performance. Valor Thermal by Sol-R-Skin™, a joint effort from Eagle Roofing Products and ...
Making a strategic leap into the U.S. roofing market
By Jesse Sanchez. Acquisition signals a deeper push into PVC systems and single-ply roofing solutions. Kingspan, a global insulation and building envelope leader based in Kingscourt, Ireland, has announced its acquisition of Grapevine, Texas-based IB Roof Systems™ — marking the company’s first direct move into the U.S. single-ply roofing market. ...
A roof without anchors is a risk waiting to happen
By Jesse Sanchez. This roofing expert is sounding the alarm on rooftop safety and why code-compliant attachments are no longer optional. In a conversation that’s part technical deep-dive, part industry wake-up call, Anchor Products’ Scott Carpenter makes one thing clear: unsecured rooftop equipment isn’t just a code violation, it’s a ...
How AI is revolutionizing estimating workflows
By Jesse Sanchez. Learn how automation helps roofers do the tedious stuff faster. In a rapidly shifting industry landscape, one thing is clear: artificial intelligence isn’t just a fad; it’s helping roofing professionals work smarter, not harder. That was a key takeaway from this Coffee Conversations, hosted by Heidi J. ...
How the AC Shield is changing the roofing game
By Jesse Sanchez. A simple innovation with real benefits on the jobsite. With summer in full swing and temperatures rising, keeping cool on the jobsite and keeping customers cool in the summer weather is crucial. And there’s a product that could be a game changer for roofing contractors working in ...
The retrofit flashing roofers didn’t know they needed
By Jesse Sanchez. The new materials and real-world design of this product make it a standout solution for rooftop venting challenges. In an episode of Roofing Road Trips®, inventor, contractor and founder of Garrdal Corporation Dennis Vowles revealed what sets his product apart from traditional rooftop flashing systems and why ...
Tackling one of roofing’s toughest problems
By Jesse Sanchez. Better training could be the key to solving one of roofing’s biggest challenges. TAMKO Building Products is pushing hard to eliminate one of roofing’s most persistent pain points: untrained workers. Speaking on this Roofing Road Trips® podcast, Jon Abernathy, director of contractor engagement at TAMKO, shared why ...
How quality repair products build long-term roofing wins
By Jesse Sanchez. Smart repairs and better products mean more than a fix, they mean lasting business. Quality sealants and maintenance practices help roofing contractors not only make successful repairs, but also secure long-term relationships with building owners. In this CoatingsTalk, Megan Ellsworth talks with KARNAK’s Chris Huettig and John ...
Why Snow Retention Can’t Wait
By Jesse Sanchez. As temperatures increase and summer is on the horizon, most property owners aren't thinking about snow retention, but now is the perfect time to start that conversation. You don't think about snow retention until it's snowing. Help property owners prepare for the winter months now and start ...

















