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Emma Peterson, Senior Content Developer
TopShield® underlayment keeps you covered and protected for the long run
By Emma Peterson. TopShield® underlayments from SRS Distribution provide superior moisture defense, slip resistance, thermal performance and more. Roof underlayment is a critical part of the roofing system. Not only does it act as a moisture barrier (preventing water damage and trouble like mold, rot and leaks), but it can ...
Biosolar roofing in action
By Emma Peterson. Learn how plants can make rooftop solar systems more effective. As the built environment continues to grow and develop, we have seen a rise in issues such as the Urban Heat Island effect, drops in biodiversity and overexerted energy grids. In response, there has been a ...
Women share how their unique paths led to industry success
By Emma Peterson. Learn how Michelle Ly, Rachel Narveson and Jana Zavala built their businesses and communities in a traditionally male-populated field. In a special Coffee Conversations sponsored by QXO, Heidi J. Ellsworth got to sit down with three fellow female-business owners to chat about their journeys into the ...
From leaks to a punch-list free project
By Emma Peterson. Inside the award-winning Clement Elementary roof installation. Every year, Duro-Last highlights the incredible work of their contractors and installers through their Project of the Year Awards. We got the chance to sit down with Alton Rogerson of B&M Roofing and Bill Paynter of Diamond P Building Products ...
Start learning today with Building Products University
By Emma Peterson. Professional development has never been easier or more accessible! In the roofing industry, there are always new products, technologies and methods to keep yourself up to date one. That’s why professional development and continual training are crucial to building a successful career and/or business. But it can ...
Commercial Distribution Specialists: More than just a distributor
By Emma Peterson. From picking the right product to passing final inspection, CDS is your go-to for commercial roofing materials and support. In any roofing project, there are numerous moving pieces and elements to keep track of. From inventory to staging and scheduling, it’s a lot to manage. One way ...
More than translation: Creating spaces for Hispanic contractors
By Emma Peterson. Learn how Pantera Pros and NAHICA are shaping the future of roofing by creating community spaces for Hispanic professionals. It’s Hispanic Heritage Month and to celebrate, The Coffee Shops™ hosted some Hispanic trailblazers who are driving innovation, empowering their communities and paving the way for future ...
The power of ICF construction
By Emma Peterson. From storm protection to fire resistance and energy efficiency, learn about the benefits of working with insulated concrete forms. Over the years, we’ve seen a variety of changes in the roofing and construction industries as products and technology advance. One big example of this is the move ...
Get insights on legal policies and procedures
By Emma Peterson. Enter for a chance to win a free book from industry leader and expert Trent Cotney! Being a roofing contractor often means wearing many hats, whether it’s the hard hat at the job site or a baseball cap while working on sales and marketing in the office. ...
Top September articles: Taking care of the industry's future
By Emma Peterson. From mental health care to workforce development and economic outlooks, this month we’ve been talking a lot about the future of roofing. Our Coffee Shops crew has been busy this month, publishing more than 200 articles across RoofersCoffeeShop, MetalCoffeeShop and CoatingsCoffeeShop! It can be hard to keep ...
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