Jesse Sanchez, Writer
Stronger connections start with the right fastener
By Jesse Sanchez. Reliable structural fasteners support safer, longer-lasting outdoor construction. Outdoor structures in Colorado’s foothills must withstand moisture, temperature swings and demanding installation conditions. In this From the Ground Up™ episode, Mark Petri of Petri Building and Design explains how K9 Fasteners supports dependable connections in decks, covered porches, ...
Why metal roofing delivers long-term performance
By Jesse Sanchez. Metal roofing combines weather resistance, energy efficiency and durability to help building owners protect their investment. Metal roofing is gaining attention among homeowners and commercial developers looking for durable building materials that can withstand severe weather while delivering long-term value. Intertape Polymer Group (IPG) highlights metal roofing’s ...
5 ways to improve lead conversion
By Jesse Sanchez. Strong branding, personalized content and homeowner education can help contractors make more of every in-home sales opportunity. With customer acquisition costs rising, contractors need to make every sales appointment count. During this MetalTalk™ conversation, Karen Edwards spoke with Dean Curtis, CEO of Ingage, about how contractors can ...
The hidden profit leak contractors may be missing
By Jesse Sanchez. Small invoice discrepancies can quietly reduce margins when contractors lack the time and tools to verify every charge. Contractors closely monitor labor, material prices, fuel expenses and productivity, but InvoiceIQ highlights another threat to profitability that may be hiding in plain sight: invoice inaccuracies. Supplier relationships are ...
Las mejores empresas de roofing nunca dejan de aprender
Por Jesse Sanchez, traducido por Jessica Bravo. Los Business Building Workshops de CertainTeed demuestran cómo la educación, la colaboración y un conocimiento claro de los clientes pueden ayudar a los contratistas a fortalecer sus empresas. Las empresas sólidas de roofing se construyen con líderes que nunca dejan de aprender. ...
Making the right roofing decision: Re-roof or recover?
By Jesse Sanchez. An upcoming RLW will help contractors make the right call when deciding whether to re-roof or recover an existing commercial roofing system. In an upcoming RLW, Making the Right Roofing Decision, September 23, 2026, at 11 a.m. PT / 2 p.m. ET, Heidi J. Ellsworth meets with ...
Save 5% on jobsite protection products
By Jesse Sanchez. Contractors can take advantage of a special discount on products designed to help protect jobsites and surrounding property. Protecting a jobsite can help roofing professionals keep projects organized while taking care of the property around the home. Through a RoofersCoffeeShop® promotion, contractors can now save on The ...
Earlier warnings strengthen outdoor lightning safety
By Jesse Sanchez. Predictive weather intelligence paired with audible and visual alerts can help outdoor facilities respond to lightning risks without relying solely on phone notifications. For workers, athletes and visitors spread across large outdoor spaces, a phone notification may not be enough to get their attention when lightning threatens. ...
A bigger target for better roof performance
By Jesse Sanchez. Malarkey Roofing Products® developed The Zone® to support precise nail placement, stronger shingle attachment and effective leak prevention. A durable roof depends on details that homeowners may never see. Malarkey Roofing Products® recognizes that one of the most important is nail placement, where a difference of less ...
Protecting all six sides of the building envelope
By Jesse Sanchez. New single-ply, insulation and waterproofing systems support the manufacturer’s strategy to protect all six sides of the building envelope. Polyglass highlighted an expanding portfolio of roofing and waterproofing solutions during the Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association (FRSA) expo, including its official entry into the U.S. ...
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