Karen L. Edwards, RCS COO
Top October stories: Surviving storms, building futures and giving back
By Emma Peterson. October has come to a close, but there’s still time to catch up on some of the biggest stories from RoofersCoffeeShop® (RCS) that came out this past month! October was a month of headlines and for many, hardship. In Florida, residents found themselves facing the ...
Finding the path to roofing
By Emma Peterson. You do not choose the roofing industry; the industry chooses you! Recently, The Coffee Shops’ crew members Karen Edwards and Megan Ellsworth had the opportunity to be interviewed about their journeys in the roofing industry. Karen didn’t plan on working in the industry. She shared in her ...
Mycocycle raises $3.6 million to transform waste into sustainable raw materials with fungi
Seed extension comes as company triples R&D footprint and raises production capacity to 40 metric tons of material treated per month. Mycocycle, a nature-inspired, woman-owned biotechnology company that uses fungi to transform organic waste into reusable materials, today announced an oversubscribed $3.6 million Seed extension. Closed Loop Partners’ Ventures Group led ...
Our roofing Super Bowl
240 roofers descended on Capitol Hill today to advocate for three key issues that affect our industry. Editor’s note: The following is a transcript of a conversation the Coffee Shop crew had after Roofing Day 2024. James Ellsworth: We started off the day with an intro from Representative Lisa McClain from Michigan. ...
Roofing the World’s Largest Orb
By Karen L. Edwards It may be the future of entertainment, but like every other building, it still needs a roof. Las Vegas is known for the experiences it brings to millions of visitors each year and one of its newest additions promises to deliver. The new orb-shaped ...
RCS Representing at Roofing Day 2024
The Coffee Shop Crew is five members strong at the 2024 Roofing Day in D.C. Editor’s note: The following is a transcript of a conversation the Coffee Shop crew had after the prep day for Roofing Day 2024. Karen Edwards: We just finished day one of roofing day. It ...
School's New Metal Roof Gets an A+
By Karen L. Edwards. Metal roofing earns high marks from this school because of its visual appeal, performance and longevity Opened in 2003, Eastport South Manor Junior-Senior High School in Manorville, New York was built when two districts merged to become one. When the school district was putting together ...
The Little Things That Protect Your Roof From Leaks
By Karen L. Edwards. Tried-and-true, this pipe collar will last the length of the roofing system and your homeowner won’t have a leaky roof. When it comes to protecting a roof, it can be easy to overlook the details that make up the entire roofing system. Asphalt shingles may have ...
Crack Under Pressure? Not These Multi-purpose Caulks
By Karen L. Edwards. Choose the caulks and sealants that stand up to movement and won’t crack under the pressure. Have you ever been called out for a leak, only to find that the problem is the sealant has cracked and is crumbling away? Unfortunately, this is something many ...
One Brilliant Idea, No More Leaky Pipes
By Karen Edwards. This product is so tried and true, they created an entire business from it. When W.R. “Bill” Merrin recognized a recurring problem around pipes on roof installations, he took it upon himself to find a solution. The owner of a California-based roofing company, Bill invented and patented ...
