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RCS Influencer Marty Stout says big box stores are great for small items when you aren’t near your traditional roofing supplier. Big box stores do a great job when you need small quantities of sundry items that you did not anticipate needing e.g. a tube of mastic, a can ... Read More

By Amie L. Grant, WTI. One of the hardest things during this time for many of us is the isolation from our friends and family. Being physically isolated doesn’t mean you have to be socially isolated. We’re lucky to live in a time when technology exists that ... Read More

By Colin Sheehan, RCS Reporter. Diverse perspectives are necessary for the growth and sustainability of the roofing industry. Podcasts available on RoofersCoffeeShop (RCS) provide diverse voices on roofing industry topics that may be hard to find elsewhere. The importance of this cannot be emphasized enough, as it is the ... Read More

By Tilcor Roofing Systems. Our new Grand Prairie, Texas warehouse is now fully operational! In two short months our team consolidated three locations into our beautiful, state of the art warehouse in Grand Prairie, TX! We won’t lie, the start-up & transition was rough at first, but we improve every week. We’ve ... Read More

Date: Tuesday, August 11th Time: 4:00pm EST In this session, designers, contractors, and building owners will learn how to look at the roof and PV system as a single asset with supporting ROIs, which make the selection of a metal roof obvious by the numbers, even from an initial cost standpoint. Register today! Read More

Date: Wednesday, August 12th Time: 1:00pm EST With the demand for sustainable power on the rise, building owners and homeowners alike are turning to solar power as a supplemental power generator. Choosing the right platform for solar panels is critical to the design process and can significantly impact both initial and long-term ... Read More

Date: Thursday, August 13th Time: 5:00pm EST Snow retention is a life/safety/property damage issue. System failure may result in contractor liability. No codes, standards or mandates exist for design, manufacture, use or testing of these kinds of devices…no “snow guard police.” The snow guard market is rife with sales claims and marketing rhetoric. ... Read More

By DECRA Metal Roofing. Unable to withstand extreme weather conditions, conventional roofing materials weren't a consideration for this project. When building owner and master roofer Charles Lortie converted his Ottawa apartment building to upscale condominiums back in 1978, he faced some unique roofing challenges. Enhancing classic architecture with DECRA The distinctive building ... Read More

NRCA's online educational programs offer cost-effective, self-paced learning experiences from the convenience of a computer. These programs are excellent resources for both new employees and experienced workers. They’re a perfect fit if you need flexible training that can be done from anywhere! Roofing 101: The Basics All Package Design Essentials for Roofing Performance: Codes Package: ... Read More

By Colin Sheehan, RCS Reporter. RCS Partner Heidi J. Ellsworth is joined by Marianne Sumter of Wil-Mar Products to discuss their innovative products and where the roofing industry is heading. Marianne Sumter, owner of Wil-Mar Products sat down with RoofersCoffeeShop’s own Heidi J. Ellsworth on her podcast, Roofing Road Trips ... Read More

Now is the time to train remotely! NRCA's award-winning Training for Roof Application Careers, that includes both English and Spanish content, is training your company can use to provide new and inexperienced field workers with information and skills to help them become quality roof system installers who thrive in their careers. ... Read More

FRSA Offers Online Education! Through a partnership with AAA Construction School, the FRSA Educational & Research Foundation offers members a variety of online continuing education courses at a discounted price. This partnership allows the Foundation to continue in its goal for "Industry Excellence through Education" by reaching a wide range of ... Read More

Welcome to IIBEC Online Education - Earn CEHs Remotely Your journey to excellence starts here. IIBEC offers a convenient, affordable way to learn whenever you have time at home or are between clients on your computer or tablet! Learn Roofing and Building Envelope Technology. For a full list of ... Read More

By Cotney Construction Law. Summer in the U.S. means soaring temperatures accompanied by high humidity. Construction workers are already prone to heat-related illnesses and injuries due to exposure to hot weather, but this risk is further heightened by a combination of physical activity in the summer heat. To reduce risk of heat-related illness ... Read More

By Colin Sheehan, RCS Reporter. Interfaith Food Pantry partners with GAF to help over 500 families. Low-income families and individuals, as well as seniors on fixed incomes, continue to struggle to find access to healthy foods and fresh produce. Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, this problem has only become more complex. The ... Read More