Jesse Sanchez, Writer
Give attics room to breathe and roofs will thrive
By Jesse Sanchez. Why proper ventilation can make or break the success of your roofing project and what sets the pros apart. In the world of roofing, few subjects spark as much conversation as ventilation. But for Justin Ache, division marketing specialist at Gibraltar Building Accessories, it’s more than a ...
Reimagining project management
By Jesse Sanchez. All-in-one tools can help roofing companies streamline jobs from bid to final punch list. In the middle of a fast-moving episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host Heidi J. Ellsworth talked with Brian Cook, senior vice president of Dataforma, about a critical tool for roofing contractors today: ...
How education and relationships are at the CORE of this company
By Jesse Sanchez. A philosophy built on education, trust and hands-on knowledge powers evolution. As BITEC prepares to celebrate 40 years in the commercial roofing industry, Vice President of Sales Shane Millwood offers a look into what’s fueling the company’s momentum, and it goes far beyond product specs. In this ...
Bright ideas and better buildings
By Jesse Sanchez. Making the case for healthier, more beautiful buildings, without compromising on energy goals. In this episode of MetalCast™, host Heidi J. Ellsworth turns the mic toward Joe Menchefski, host of the Better Buildings for Humans podcast and corporate sales lead at Advanced Glazings. While early parts of ...
Precision, planning and paint systems
By Jesse Sanchez. Getting the details right and knowing your environment can make or break a metal roofing project. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host Karen Edwards sat down with Richard King and Erik Hillhouse from ASC Building Products to dig into the real complexities of working ...
How one trainer is shaping the future of roofing sales
By Jesse Sanchez. With boots on the ground and training on tap, this dedicated sales trainer is turning contractors into confident brand advocates. Amanda Gay isn’t your typical sales trainer. As the self-described “product and program evangelist” at Brava Roof Tile, she spends most of her week crisscrossing the country, ...
The push for maintenance-free attachments
By Jesse Sanchez How eliminating compression seals is changing the game for rooftop equipment installation. Joel Stanley, founder of Anchor Products, is challenging the roofing industry to rethink how rooftop equipment is installed and more importantly, how it stays secure. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Joel joins host ...
Marking 25 years with major expansion
By Jesse Sanchez. Roofing manufacturer showcases innovation and celebrates legacy at roofing expo. FlashCo, a leading manufacturer of roofing accessories, marked its 25th anniversary with more than just fanfare. The company brought big news to the Canadian Roofing Expo: a major new facility, a first-of-its-kind U.S.-built lamination line and a ...
135 roofing pros talk truth: Why they’ll never roof without this again
By Jesse Sanchez. Roofing pros nationwide are ditching tarps and embracing a smarter, cleaner way to protect properties. When it comes to roofing, protecting property is an important element. And for thousands of contractors across the country, there’s one solution they now swear by: The Catch-All system. From Texas to ...
Modernizing how roofers find crews
By Jesse Sanchez. Innovative tech meets real-world roofing as Labor Central 2.0 makes finding crews faster and smarter – free of cost! Labor Central just flipped the script. The platform known for helping roofing contractors and labor crews connect has officially transitioned from its paid classic version to a faster, ...
