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Unique Innovation Leads to Roofing Granule Success
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. 3M innovation and SOPREMA marketing has brought a highly reflective roofing granule to low-slope roofing. In the Fall of 2019, I had the chance to visit 3M along with members of the Roofing Technology Think Tank (RT3) to learn about the innovations 3M has ...
On Demand Now! The Future of Sustainability and Roofing
On Demand Now! The Future of Sustainability and Roofing RLW - Read Listen Watch Heidi J. Ellsworth discussed the future of roofing and sustainability with Tim Kersey, VP and General Manager of SOPREMA USA, and Matt Davis, SOPREMA's Marketing Manager. With a growing need for sustainable products and systems on ...
Top June Stories: National Survey Results, Creative Manufacturing
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Here’s what’s trending on RoofersCoffeeShop® this past month. Our top two stories on RCS last month were from SRS Distribution. Coming in first was an article we wrote about their TopShield® line of products and how the company stands behind the brand. Close on ...
Roofing Industry Supports Tax Credits in Response to Economic Impact of COVID-19
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. NRCA is supporting a proposal from Standard Industries for tax incentives to stimulate demand for construction. Standard Industries, the parent company of GAF, is proposing that the federal government consider a 30 percent federal tax credit for the cost of improvements to residential and commercial buildings. ...
Living Roof Protects Veterans’ Stories
By SOPREMA. The museum and memorial is truly an architectural work of art that honors and remembers all veterans. The National Veterans Memorial Museum is the first and only memorial to veterans of all branches and eras. Guests have the opportunity to learn more about individual stories and experiences shared by veterans ...
Learning, Earning CEUs and a Chance for Prizes – What More Could You Want?
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. SOPREMA’s webinars offer the opportunity for all of these things with their AIA-approved webinars. Earning credentials in roofing demonstrates to customers your expertise and understanding of all things roofing. It is not just a once and done deal. In order to maintain those credentials, you must ...
A Closer Look at One of the Oldest Green Roofs in North America
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Scheduled for demolition after 22 years, the green roof provided a unique chance to study its performance. The Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) in Toronto installed a green roof in 1998 that was considered revolutionary at the time. For years, the roof was a testament to ...
Mark Your Calendars for June 12-14, 2020
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. The 2020 IIBEC International Trade Show and Expo is going virtual! For three days, June 12-14, 2020, International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) is hosting exhibitors, educational sessions, a keynote speaker, and the CEO roundtable at their 2020 IIBEC International Trade Show and Expo. Although ...
Head to Western Roofing Expo, Virtually
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Who’s ready to launch into the virtual Western Roofing Expo on July 1-15, 2020? Whether you’re at home or working in your office July 1-15, 2020, join Western States Roofing Contractor Association (WSRCA) for their first-ever Virtual Western Roofing Expo (VWRE). Due to travel bans and ...
RoofersCoffeeShop® Announces Launch of Who We Are Videos
Videos will provide a quick look into how RCS Partners are helping contractors. RoofersCoffeeShop®, the award-winning place where the industry meets for technology, information and everyday business, announces the addition of Who We Are Videos (WWAV) to RoofersCoffeeShop (RCS) Partners’ directories. WWAV’s deliver fun, up-close video introductions of RCS Partners. Manufacturers, ...
