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Jesse Sanchez, Writer
The Coffee Shops™ welcome the American Sports Builders Association!
By Jesse Sanchez. This trade association is committed to advancing standards in sports facility design, construction and maintenance. 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 ...
AI tools and data insights take center stage
By Jesse Sanchez. Industry experts explore how integrated software, artificial intelligence and industry data can improve business performance for contractors. At the International Roofing Expo (IRE) in Las Vegas, technology and data-driven decision-making remained central themes as contractors looked for practical ways to improve efficiency and scale their operations. Speaking ...
Metal retrofit strengthens Baltimore cruise terminal roof
By Jesse Sanchez. Engineered metal-over-metal retrofit improved wind performance efficiency and long-term durability for a high-traffic waterfront facility. In 2011, Metal-Fab Manufacturing and Roof Hugger delivered a complex metal-over-metal retrofit for the Port of Baltimore Cruise Terminal, completing a much-needed public infrastructure upgrade. The 65,000-square-foot facility serves cruise passengers traveling ...
Why post-winter roof inspections matter
By Jesse Sanchez. Snowmelt can reveal hidden roof damage, which is why early inspections can help prevent costly repairs. Winter storms may move quickly, but the strain they place on a roofing system often lingers well beyond the season. Companies like EAS Roofing note that as temperatures rise and accumulated ...
Hail damage leads to high-performance roof upgrade
By Jesse Sanchez. This roofing contractor helped a homeowner replace a hail-damaged roof with a high-performance system before winter weather arrived. A routine roof inspection in Bigfork, Montana, turned into a major roofing replacement project after contractors uncovered hail damage severe enough to threaten the home ahead of winter. The ...
The Coffee Shops™ welcome SoyLei!
By Jesse Sanchez. SoyLei is committed to developing soy-based technologies designed to extend roof life, improve asphalt performance and reduce waste across infrastructure systems. 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 ...
Why PVC is gaining ground in commercial roofing
By Jesse Sanchez. A closer look at how durability, chemical resistance and long-term performance are shaping contractor decisions. Contractors are reevaluating what defines long-term performance as commercial roofing systems face increasing expectations for building usage, environmental exposure and long-term costs, Materials are no longer judged primarily on upfront cost or ...
Technology takes center stage in roofing consolidation
By Jesse Sanchez. Examining how data and AI are reshaping how roofing companies scale, integrate and compete. As consolidation accelerates across the roofing industry, technology is increasingly defining how companies grow, integrate operations and remain competitive. That shift takes focus in this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, where host Karen ...
How to stop a roof leak before damage spreads
By Jesse Sanchez. Learn what immediate steps to take and how professional repair services prevent small leaks from becoming major structural problems. Roof leaks rarely stay contained. In climates shaped by steady rain and prolonged moisture, companies like Fields Roof Service regularly see how a single breach can quickly extend ...
Skylight safety gains urgency as codes and risks evolve
By Jesse Sanchez. Learn how changing building codes, aging materials and evolving safety standards are reshaping how contractors approach skylight protection on commercial roofs. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Megan Ellsworth spoke with Brian Grohe of VELUX® about a growing concern for contractors: skylight safety. Skylights are ...
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