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Emma Peterson, Senior Content Developer
The new National Women in Roofing’s microsite has launched!
By Emma Peterson. This online platform is the perfect place to find support, information, sponsorship and more resources for women making their way through the industry. The roofing industry may be traditionally male dominated, however National Women in Roofing (NWIR)’s recruitment chair, Shelby Smith, is aiming to make the ...
Underlayment, I choose you!
By Emma Peterson. Underlayments are key to designing a strong and effective roof system. Learn about what to consider when picking one out. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Karen Edwards hosts Alex Manos from Polyglass to talk everything underlayments. There are a variety of underlayments available on the ...
Understanding and supporting all types of wellness in the industry
By Emma Peterson. From physical wellbeing to mental health and everything in between, wellbeing is key to building a successful company and legacy. When the The Chicago Roofing Contractors Association’s (CRCA) Health and Safety Committee met in 2023, they realized that their focus on wellbeing needed to go beyond just ...
Fostering community at your local tradeshow!
By Emma Peterson. Learn about the importance of industry tradeshows and what they can do for you. Tradeshows are one of the most fun and informative places to be in the industry. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Megan Ellsworth sat down with Justin Shirley from State Roofing and ...
Introducing the Heroes Havens program!
By Emma Peterson. A new initiative from Habitat for Humanity is keeping veterans under safe roofs. Heroes Havens is a new program that gives back to the veterans who have given so much to protect our country. The initiative is spearheaded Habitat for Humanity in Transylvania County, Brevard, North Carolina. ...
Sharpen your tools and upgrade your software
By Emma Peterson. Upgrade your Schechtl Folder with new, cutting-edge features today! MetalForming is the leading distributor of metal folding machines in North America and they have maintained that position by continually improving customer service and mechanical efficiency. Their goals are focused on pushing innovation while maintaining a focus on ...
How taper design fits into your next project
By Emma Peterson. Taper design is a powerful tool and there is plenty of help as you learn to install it. While at the 2024 International Roofing Expo (IRE), Karen Edwards got the pleasure of hosting Olivia Justice and Tim Rood from Hunter Panels on the RoofersCoffeeShop® Sound Stage. ...
Check out Jobba’s new features coming out in 2024!
By Emma Peterson. From adding the Compass function to geolocation capabilities, Jobba is finding new ways to build contractor-centric technology. While at the 2024 International Roofing Expo (IRE), Lauren White got the chance to meet up with Eugene Zukowski, a senior product specialist from Jobba Trade Technologies. Eugene shared with ...
Tipping your hat to those on the roof
By Emma Peterson. Learn about the tipping culture in the industry and how you can show your appreciation for the hard work roofers do. In this AskA Roofer Podcast, Charles Antis of Antis Roofing and Waterproofing and Wendy Marvin of Matrix Home Solutions stopped by to talk to hosts Megan ...
Go into wildfire season prepared
By Emma Peterson. From specialty products to spring cleaning, learn how to better protect your home and family from fires. In this episode of the AskARoofer podcast, Megan Ellsworth and Lauren White got all the tips and tricks on staying safe this fire season from Lee Lipniskis, CEO and founder ...
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