TRA Snow & Sun
Building your network
By Emma Peterson. Join your fellow young professionals at the ultimate roofing event! For many young people entering the roofing industry, it can be a bit overwhelming! There’s a lot to learn and the community is very tight knit. That’s why organizations like the Western States Roofing Contractors Association ...
Young roofers unite!
By Emma Peterson. This is a must-attend event for young professionals looking for an impactful yet informal way to grow together. The 2025 Western Roofing Expo (WRE), hosted by the Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA) is coming up at the end of the month! This incredible show is a ...
Rising voices: Relationships, innovation and career growth
By Dani Sheehan. Join the next generation of roofing leaders at WRE 2025’s Young Professionals’ Annual Discussion. The roofing industry has no shortage of experienced voices, but what about the next generation stepping in to take the lead? At this year’s Western Roofing Expo (WRE) 2025, one session is putting ...
Supporting more than just snow
By Emma Peterson. TRA Snow and Sun not only provides high-quality snow retention systems, but they also provide training so that their systems are installed correctly. The snowy season might be over for many areas, but that doesn’t mean that snow retention is any less important. In fact, it is ...
Solving slippery solar with innovative solutions
By Dani Sheehan. Mother Nature is unpredictable. Be ready with reliable snow retention for solar roofs. We are constantly evolving to incorporate new technologies, but with innovative designs come new challenges. Solar roofs are one such advancement that are quickly gaining popularity, but when it comes to adding rooftop accessories ...
Giving contractors the right tools at the right time
By Emma Peterson. Learn why the summer months are the perfect time to start talking about snow retention. As we move into the primary construction season, many contractors are ramping up their operations and getting ready to start major re-roofing projects for both home and building owners. While The ...
Solar shingle snow retention just got better.
TRA Snow & Sun provides modern solutions to modern problems. With the unique snow retention challenges presented by solar shingles, TRA Snow & Sun is ahead of the curve with their faux panel mount. Designed to blend easily into solar shingles, this system prevents an avalanche with every gust of ...
Looking back at CRE 2025
By Emma Peterson. Hear all about the Canadian Roofing Expo from Alex Tolle and Megan Ellsworth! This was the first year that The Coffee Shops™ crew have made it to the Canadian Roofing Contractor’s Association (CRCA)’s biannual Roofing Expo. This is Canada’s only dedicated show for roofing systems and technologies and features ...
Encouraging snow safety
By Emma Peterson. How TRA Snow and Sun supports contractors through every step of implementing snow retention systems. Snow retention systems are critical for keeping roofs in areas that receive heavy snowfall safe and secure. Not only does it protect the people and property beneath the roof from dangerous snow avalanches, but ...
Roofing show brings new industry insights and excitement
By Jesse Sanchez. Networking and education take center stage at the Colorado Roofing Association Trade Show. The Colorado Roofing Association (CRA) Trade Show continues to solidify its reputation as a must-attend event for industry professionals, offering a vibrant marketplace of ideas, networking and education. Among the enthusiastic participants at this year’s event ...
