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Jesse Sanchez, Writer
Whole-home resilience takes center stage at IBS
By Jesse Sanchez. Learn how integrated roofing, siding and solar solutions help contractors deliver durability, energy efficiency and design flexibility. At the International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Orlando, Florida, resilience emerged as a defining theme across the show floor. As contractors respond to more severe weather, rising homeowner expectations and ...
The post-winter protection playbook
By Jesse Sanchez. An upcoming OutdoorTalk™ will provide contractors with a practical, field-ready approach to restoring and protecting outdoor masonry after winter. In an upcoming OutdoorTalk™, Karol Weyman sits down with Scott Higginbotham of Stain-Proof by Dry-Treat to examine how winter conditions impact masonry surfaces and what contractors can do ...
The Coffee Shops™ welcome Fox and Partners!
By Jesse Sanchez. This outsourced accounting firm is helping contractors gain financial clarity and scale their businesses. The Coffee Shops™, the award-winning online communities where the industries meet for technologies, safety, information and education for the construction trades of roofing, metal, coatings and outdoor living, are pleased to welcome Fox ...
Skylights evolve with automation and daylighting demand
By Jesse Sanchez. Industry leaders discuss how daylighting, ventilation and smart skylight technology are reshaping roofing opportunities. Demand for daylighting solutions is expanding across both commercial and residential construction as building owners prioritize healthier indoor environments and improved energy performance. At the International Roofing Expo (IRE) in Las Vegas, leaders ...
New color options expand design possibilities for asphalt shingles
By Jesse Sanchez. Learn how a new color collection and proven technologies give homeowners and contractors more design flexibility with Timberline HDZ® shingles. The Timberline HDZ® shingle continues to anchor the GAF residential roofing portfolio as its best-selling product, reflecting the company’s ongoing emphasis on both visual design and ...
CRA show drives record turnout and industry momentum
By Jesse Sanchez. Learn how the event delivered strong networking, education and business opportunities for roofing professionals. The Colorado Roofing Association (CRA) show reinforced its position as a cornerstone regional event, bringing together contractors, manufacturers and industry organizations for one of its largest gatherings to date. This year’s show was ...
This cartridge filter improves safety and reduces pump strain
By Jesse Sanchez. Learn how AquaStar’s Pipeline Filter uses a double locking ring, deep pleats and defined flow ratings to support clear water and efficient operation. Pool filtration extends beyond maintaining clear water. In commercial environments, it is closely linked to mandated turnover rates, pump efficiency and established safety procedures ...
Craftsmanship and complexity define top roofing projects
By Jesse Sanchez. Learn how contractors are delivering high-performance roofing systems through innovation, safety and precision across complex projects. Roofing professionals across Washington were recognized for their craftsmanship and problem-solving at the Roofing Contractors Association of Washington (RCAW) Industry Insider event and Excellence in Roofing Awards, where projects were evaluated ...
Hybrid ventilation pushes contractors toward solar
By Jesse Sanchez. Roofing contractors examine passive and active ventilation as Attic Breeze guides attic performance expectations. Attic Breeze has become a familiar name among contractors looking to improve the consistency of attic airflow, and the rising focus on hybrid ventilation is giving the company even more visibility in the ...
Extending roof life with protective coatings
By Jesse Sanchez. How silicone and aluminum roof coatings help protect roofs from weather exposure while improving energy efficiency. Roofs endure constant exposure to changing weather conditions, and companies like CJ Roofing note that intense summer heat, heavy rainfall and freezing winter temperatures place continuous stress on roofing systems, gradually ...
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