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RoofersCoffeeShop® serving Canada is not new for RoofersCoffeeShop®. Canadian contractors have been frequenting our website since its inception, but we want to make Canada more at home here. So, we have implemented these improvements to the website:
- RoofersCoffeeShop® is available in French. Use the toggle on the top right of the home page.
- We have added Canadian Province categories in our Classified sections.
- We have added Canadian trade associations to our Associations directory.
- RCS Partners serving Canada - See Directory listings here.
As Dave Lawlor's term as president of the Roofing Alliance comes to a close, he reflects on his work with the foundation.
Dave Lawlor, national sales manager of ROCKWOOL International, Milton, Ontario, Canada, had a strong year as the president of the Roofing Alliance, the foundation of the National Roofing ...
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As part of CAGBC, IKO will collaborate with a nationwide network dedicated to promoting green building practices and reducing carbon emissions.
IKO, a worldwide leader in the roofing, waterproofing and insulation industries for residential and commercial markets, proudly announces its membership in the Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC). This association aligns ...
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Tuesday, December 3, is Giving Tuesday, and the RCI-IIBEC Foundation (US) and RCI Foundation Canada will be participating in this day of support for charities all over the world.
This year the foundations’ goal is to raise $200,000 that will go toward eight scholarships, including the Robert W. Lyons and Lewis ...
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This expansion provides roofing contractors with online capabilities to gain efficiency in real-time!
Beacon (Nasdaq: BECN) the leading publicly-traded wholesale distributor specializing in roofing, waterproofing and exterior products, announced today that it has launched its industry-leading digital platform, Beacon PRO+®, in Canada. Beacon PRO+ is a robust, no-cost digital tool that ...
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The biannual celebration of excellence in drywall design and craftsmanship returns – with 6 projects in both the United States and Canada receiving the esteemed accolade.
CertainTeed®, a leading North American manufacturer of building materials, has announced the winners for its 7th Annual CertainTeed Gypsum Trophy Awards, which recognizes contractors’ work ...
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The Home Depot® Canada is now offering Canadian-made multi-surface renewal coatings by DAICH Coatings Corp., a Hamilton, Ontario-based manufacturer of architectural and concrete finishes, for DIY and professional users.
Currently available with free shipping online at www.homedepot.ca — and already sold extensively though The Home Depot® USA — the Daich line ...
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The acquisition marks the company's entry into the Ontario, Canada, market.
ABC Supply Co., Inc., the largest wholesale distributor of roofing and other select exterior and interior products in North America, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Herman’s Supply Company, a trusted supplier of both residential and commercial roofing ...
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Building Products of Canada launches new Signature line of shingles.
With back-to-nature continuing to trend in home decor, leading roofing and building material company BP Canada is taking the concept to new heights with the launch of an innovative line of nature-inspired, multi-toned shingles, called Signature.
An industry first, the new shingles ...
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Bitec, Inc. announces merger with Viking Products Group to expand sales distribution and organizational efficiencies.
Bitec, Inc. recently announced its merger with the Viking Products Group, formerly based in Northeast, Ohio. This partnership will give roofing contractor and distributor customers access to an extensive suite of roofing-related materials that deliver ...
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Stop by booth #1204 to see featured products from Polyglass and learn about their innovative roofing and waterproofing solutions.
Polyglass U.S.A., Inc., a leading manufacturer of roofing and waterproofing solutions, is excited to be attending The Building Show, taking place at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, Canada from November 29 ...
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By Anna Lockhart.
Read these testimonies from S-5! customers themselves about the products from one of the industry’s most trusted and reliable brands for solar attachments!
The metal experts at S-5! are committed to providing their customers with the most innovative and top-quality products and solutions available ...
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Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) and MetalCoffeeShop have named installer Bliss Roofing and manufacturer Taylor Metals as winners of its Best Residential Metal Roofing Project competition for third quarter of 2023 for a metal roofing project completed on a new construction estate located in Wilsonville, Oregon.
The Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) and ...
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A coalition of industry trade associations representing contractors, consultants and manufacturers in the U.S. and Canada has completed its Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing for the third quarter of 2023.
The survey is an industrywide effort spearheaded by a coalition of trade assocations, including the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association, Canadian ...
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Canadian homeowner installed ST 9 snow guards from Rocky Mountain Snow Guards on his home's slate roof.
Desmond Tse has 20 years experience as a self-taught solo siding contractor. This summer he became a self-taught roofer. With 169,000 followers watching him on Instagram, “The Siding Guy” installed a composite slate roof ...
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Leaders across various trade industries have come together to find a solution to ending the North American labor crisis.
NEST, the pioneers of integrated facilities management, has teamed up with leaders across the construction, retail and skilled trades industries to create the Skilled Trades Advisory Council (STAC). Aimed to combat ...
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By Cotney Consulting Group.
Use this information to guide employers toward a safer, compliant working environment.
Maintaining the safety of workers in high-risk environments is a critical facet of any organization. The legal landscapes for such protocols differ in the United States and Canada, bringing unique challenges to the businesses operating ...
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As an authorized distributor, the company will offer the complete range of S-5! snow retention solutions throughout Quebec and Ontario. S-5!, the original inventor of engineered, manufactured, metal roof attachements, announces its new partnership with Montreal-based company, Toitures et Gouttières Vaillancourt.
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Join Heidi and Karen every Friday to hear about the latest news in the roofing industry.
Episode 60 of The Weekly Blend is here! Join the Coffee Shops’ President Heidi J. Ellsworth and COO Karen L. Edwards for the latest episode of this Coffee Shop original web series.
This week, Heidi and ...
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National Women in Roofing is hosting a one-day conference in Mississauga, Ontario, on April 4, 2023 adjacent to RoofTech.
Do not miss this opportunity to connect, discover and cultivate new relationships with roofing professionals! This first annual NWiR Day Canada is the premier conference for multidisciplinary Canadian women professionals in the ...
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Master Builders Solutions U.S. and Canada announces digital software platform to improve performance and production.
Master Builders Solutions today announced the launch of MasterAtlas, the construction industry’s first virtual concrete assistant. MasterAtlas is a Software as a Service (SaaS) platform that integrates data from multiple sources, including batching data, GPS ...
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National Women in Roofing is hosting a one-day conference in Mississauga, Ontario, on April 4, 2023 adjacent to RoofTech.
Do not miss this opportunity to connect, discover and cultivate new relationships with roofing professionals! This first annual NWiR Day Canada is the premier conference for multidisciplinary Canadian women professionals in the ...
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The national rollout of the innovative cool roof residential shingle line includes two on-trend hues, uniting energy-saving performance with a wood shake inspired aesthetic.
Today, CertainTeed, a leading North American manufacturer of sustainable building materials, is excited to announce it has expanded Landmark Solaris® AR, the cool roof version of its ...
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The deal will elevate digital offerings for concrete producers.
Master Builders Solutions today announced that it has entered into an agreement with EXACT Technology Corporation, a fast-growing, Toronto-based company that develops digital solutions for the concrete industry. Under the terms of the deal, Master Builders Solutions becomes the official promoter of ...
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By National Women in Roofing (NWiR).
The first-ever National Women in Roofing (NWiR) Day Canada is happening this Spring! Be a part of the agenda and submit your presentation idea today.
National Women in Roofing (NWiR) day offers women in roofing a space to connect, discover and cultivate relationships with ...
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The acquisition provides the first international locations.
ABC Supply Co., Inc., the nation’s largest wholesale distributor of roofing, siding and other select exterior and interior building products, has acquired the Monarch Group of Companies, which includes Monarch Siding Centre Inc., Monarch Exterior Centre Inc. and Monarch Metal Systems Inc. Monarch is ...
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IKO introduces breakthrough two-component Metatech PMMA liquid waterproofing system to be used on low-slope roofs across Canada.
IKO, a global leader in roofing and waterproofing products, has leveraged its global roofing expertise to bring the latest and most innovative liquid waterproofing system to Canada. IKO Metatech is a fast-drying, two-component, liquid ...
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WindowWrap® is a self-adhesive, self-sealing waterproofing tape to bring quality, versatility and value to any building application. These advanced flashing solutions are the ultimate defenders against wind and water penetration.
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Bonamy is CertainTeed Canada’s first female chief executive and comes to her role after serving as CEO of Saint-Gobain Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia.
Saint-Gobain has named Julie Bonamy Racine as the chief executive officer of CertainTeed Canada Inc., its Canadian building products subsidiary. Bonamy is CertainTeed Canada’s first female chief ...
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Technologie de gestion de l’humidité pour une construction de meilleure qualité
Avec la barrière résistante aux intempéries WeatherLogicMD de LP, vous obtenez une protection contre les intempéries lors de la construction et longtemps après que la maison soit terminée. Elle offre une protection structurelle en vous protégeant des infiltrations d’air et ...
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Nouveaux produits de revêtement et garnitures LPMD SmartSideMD ExpertFinish
La durabilité exceptionnelle à laquelle vous vous attendez des garnitures et des parements LPMD SmartSideMD, maintenant en couleur. Vos clients apprécieront choisir des couleurs qui correspondent à leur style et vous adorerez l’installation rapide et facile offerte par les produits LP Smartside.
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Après 20 ans de rendement réussi, il est facile de voir pourquoi la marque LPMD SmartSideMD est une des marques dont la croissance est la plus rapide dans le domaine des matériaux de parements, aux États-Unis. LP a redéfini les matériaux de construction traditionnels grâce aux produits de bois d’ingénierie ...
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First Time Trial Offer up to $1,500 CAD for licensed professional builders, contractors, or installers.
Offer valid for textured and smooth lap, panel, trim or soffit (Fiber excluded) on LP SmartSide primed, LP SmartSide 3rd Party prefinished product, and newly introduced LP SmartSide ExpertFinish.
Learn more or visit LP Building Solutions for ...
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Earn up to $3,500 CAD for licensed professional builders using LP SmartSide or newly introduced LP SmartSide ExpertFinish on a show home.
Learn more or visit LP Building Solutions for more rebates!
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Avec plus de 20 ans de performance réussie, il est facile de comprendre pourquoi la marque LPMD SmartSideMD est l’une des marques de matériaux de parements ayant la croissance la plus rapide Canada et Amérique du Nord. UN
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By Evelyn Witterholt, RCS Reporter.
The Canadian team from Weatherproofing Technologies Incorporated shares safety initiatives that help building owners.
Our first Lunch & Learn is here! The new educational series from RoofersCoffeeShop® is designed to bring learning opportunities to those who work on the inside team of roofing companies. Whether ...
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Learn how WTI launched into Canada with a large safety equipment installation! Heidi J. Ellsworth meets with the extraordinary Canadian team from Weatherproofing Technologies Canada, a division of Weatherproofing Technologies Incorporated. Part of the Tremco family, WTC launched with a service program for their Canadian customers while also building ...
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MFM Building Products is proud to present Peel & Seal Peel® Self-Stick Roofing Solutions in French! Peel & Seal® is the original self-stick roll roofing specifically designed for low slope roofing applications. Composed of an exclusive formula, Peel & Seal® provides a long-lasting, durable, maintenance-free roofing surface.
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By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter.
Join CRCA’s Bob Brunet for an Industry Interview discussing how trade organizations are run in Canada.
Cotney Associates and Consultants' John Kenney interviews Bob Brunet of the Canadian Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA), about the differences between the roofing community in the United States ...
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Saint-Gobain Acquires Vi-Lux Building Products, A Cellular PVC Specialty Trim Manufacturer in Canada
Saint-Gobain, through its building products subsidiary CertainTeed LLC, has acquired Vi-Lux Building Products, a Canadian custom manufacturer of cellular polyvinyl chloride (PVC) molding and trim, adding to the company’s growing siding business and expanding its production capacity for specialty trim materials.
Vi-Lux was founded in 1997 and is based in Napanee, ...
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By Canadian Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA).
CRCA works with National Women in Roofing (NWiR) to Support Canadian Women in Roofing.
National Women in Roofing (NWiR) and the Canadian Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA) recently established a Canadian council. With the overall goal of empowering women in the roofing industry and helping ...
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By Colin Sheehan, RCS Reporter.
Translating legal language, starting careers in the pandemic and Cotney’s expansion into Canada.
In this episode of Roofing Road Trips, RoofersCoffeeShop® (RCS) partner, Heidi J. Ellsworth chatted with two friends from the north, Jeremy Power and Samuel St-Jean, the newest associate attorneys of Cotney ...
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Editor's note: The following is the transcript of an interview with Jack Gottesman of IKO and Mark Zehnal of IBHS. You can read the interview below or listen to the podcast here.
Heidi Ellsworth: Hello and welcome to another Roofing Road Trips. This is Heidi Ellsworth, an RCS partner, and I ...
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For an Ottawa homeowner, choosing a metal roof delivers best long-term value.
The project:
While property values in Ottawa, Canada have exploded in recent years, it wasn’t resell value that was foremost on the mind of one local homeowner when he decided to replace his roof. With plans to stay in his ...
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Editor's note: The following is the transcript of an interview with Jeremy Power and Samuel St Jean with Cotney Construction Law. You can read the interview below or listen to the podcast here.
Heidi Ellsworth: Hello and welcome to another Roofing Road Trips. This is Heidi Ellsworth with RoofersCoffeeShop, and I ...
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By Jeremy Power, Cotney Construction Law.
There are perhaps no two countries more inter-connected than the United States and Canada.
The United States is Canada’s largest trading partner, where goods, services, and people normally flow unimpeded across the world’s largest international border. However, COVID-19 and associated government actions related to it have ...
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By Colin Sheehan, RCS Reporter.
The CRCA is looking for someone who has driven innovation and made outstanding contributions to the industry.
The Canadian Roofing Contractor Association (CRCA) has recently announced the 2021 Roofing Canada Award is now open for entries. This award recognizes those who have shown outstanding ...
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By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor.
Owner of Advanced Roofing in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan is struggling to find workers and blames CERB.
The CERB provides individuals with a $2,000 payment every four weeks for up to 24 weeks. In mid-June the government announced that it would be extended through the ...
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Quality metal roofing right at home in the heart of Hailstorm Alley.
The Project:
They don’t call Alberta, Canada part of “Hailstorm Alley” for nothing. As recently as 2018, monster summer thunderstorms once again wreaked havoc in the area, bringing high winds and large hail stones that resulted in an estimated ...
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By Metal Roofing Alliance.
Metal roofing gives Ontario home the edge in battle with blizzards.
The Project:
Old before its time: That was the issue for a homeowner in Tecumseh, Ontario, Canada, where an asphalt roof installed just eight years ago failed when tested by the region’s wintery, blizzard-like conditions. Tired of ...
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Choosing the right Equipter shouldn’t be stressful.
There are several options for roofing contractors when deciding which Equipter product will best manage debris control. The most popular option is the RB4000, while the most compact dump container is the RB2000.
If you're having a hard time deciding what Equipter equipment is right ...
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Canada's first annual National Roofing Week will take place August 24-28, 2020!
The Canadian Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA) is excited to announce that Canada’s first annual National Roofing Week celebration will take place nationwide from August 24-28, 2020.
We look forward to your participation! We will be sending each CRCA member a ...
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Cotney Construction Law (CCL) is now serving contractors in Canada.
Cotney Construction Law (CCL), the leading law firm for the roofing industry, is pleased to announce that they have begun expansion to international markets with the opening of their first Canadian office in Toronto. Cotney Construction Law will represent clients on ...
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The Canadian Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA) is pleased to announce that for the first time in the history of the award, it has been awarded to two members who worked together on a very unique project.
The joint winners for 2020 are Dean-Chandler Roofing Limited and Flynn Canada Ltd. (Mississauga) for ...
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The National Trade Contractors Council of Canada (NTCCC) is thanking the federal government for establishing a joint government-industry advisory group to deal with construction sector challenges in light of disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Trade contractors are facing multiple challenges in light of this pandemic,” said Sandra Skivsky, Chair of ...
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By FiberTite.
A food processing facility in Ontario, Canada, upgrades its leaking TPO roof with FiberTite® XT for added protection and peace of mind.
A food manufacturing facility in Ontario, Canada, had a 6-year-old thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) roof that was in drastic need of replacement. The roof of the facility was pushed ...
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Owners and facility managers know that a Duro-Last roof can stand up to the Canadian elements.
Duro-Last Roofing Systems are a popular choice for protecting a variety of buildings in Canada. Owners will appreciate the unique process of custom-fabricating the system in a factory-controlled environment, which means more watertight security with ...
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With our unique systems and make-it-happen attitude, Tremco roofing can help contractors stay on the job all winter*, even if it’s more than 20°f below (-29°c) and keep facility managers from dealing with major roofing problems come spring. We have a range of cold weather solutions – metal, cold and ...
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By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor.
If you’re tired of owning your own business but love roofing, this plan might be right for you.
When you think of exit planning for your roofing company, do you envision retirement? Maybe you haven’t even thought of exit planning for your business. Often, owners don’t ...
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By IKO.
Disclaimer: It is incumbent upon the roofer to know and abide by all relevant safety regulations for his/her equipment and tools, and the use of such equipment and tools.
What tools should a roofer have when they are starting their own business? Should you buy or rent?
Editor's note: If you ...
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By Heidi J. Ellsworth, RCS Partner.
RoofersCoffeeShop® is loving Canada.
In the spring of 2019, RoofersCoffeeShop headed out to Montreal, Canada to meet with the Canadian roofing industry as we launched our RCS services into Canada. Tim and I were on the road again, this time figuring out how to maneuver ...
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IAAP helps roofing contractors increase business competitiveness as registered IKO product applicators.
IKO, a global leader of residential roofing shingles and commercial waterproofing and roofing products, launched its new IKO Approved Applicator Program (IAAP) for commercial contractors. IAAP helps roofing contractors increase business competitiveness as registered IKO product applicators. ...
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Contractors can help their customers earn money toward installing an eco-friendly Duro-Last cool roof.
The city of Toronto now offers grant incentives for eco-friendly roofing systems, including cool roofs, on commercial buildings. Cool roofs are designed to reflect the sun’s rays and reduce heat build-up, mitigating dangerous urban heat islands that ...
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Discover how earning a stellar reputation depends on so much more than just being great at installing shingles.
Put yourself in a homeowner’s place and imagine that your roof is leaking or that a violent windstorm has swept through your neighborhood, ripping shingles off every home’s roof. Your main concern would ...
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By IKO.
Share this great information with your building owner customers and new employees to help them understand the importance of proper drainage.
Commercial buildings have flat or low-sloped roofs that need special drainage solutions. This article provides an overview of the types of drainage systems suitable for commercial buildings and the ...
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By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor.
A recent parliamentary report on labor shortages in Toronto urged the government to take action to protect workers with precarious or no immigration status.
Recognizing the economic contributions of its long-term resident construction workers in the face of a growing labor shortage, Canada passed a temporary ...
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By Heidi J. Ellsworth, RCS Partner.
IKO shares its history as a pioneer and leader in the global roofing and related products industry.
IKO was founded in 1951 in Canada. It first manufactured building paper and then expanded to include coated roll roofing. Its first asphalt shingle was made in 1954, and ...
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By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor.
The roofing system not only stands up to the climate but delivers superior fire resistance, is a lighter weight than other materials and it has saved structures from falling tree branches.
Here at the Coffee Shop, we love everything to do with roofing. We love learning ...
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By IKO.
Embrace the dreaded call-back and your business could benefit.
It’s Monday morning. You’re facing a pile of work and are just about to start digging into a new asphalt shingle installation project. Then, the phone rings. A client is asking you to return to the job site to look at ...
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By IKO.
Shingles with the right exposure will create the intended look and, assuming all else is installed properly, will provide optimal protection to the roof.
Editor's note: This article is a nice refresher for your crew and a good learning tool for new employees.
A shingle’s exposure is the portion of ...
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By IKO.
What’s the purpose of roof drip edges?
Editor's note: If you have new employees, this is a great resource to help educate them about the importance of drip edges and what purpose they serve in a roofing system.
Drip edges are metal sheets, usually shaped like an “L,” installed at the ...
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By IKO.
How to choose a name for your roofing business can be a challenge as well as a great opportunity.
We’ll help you make the right decision by discussing the following:
What’s unique about your roofing company?
How to come up with names for your roofing business.
How to ensure your name is unique.
Roofing ...
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By IKO.
How to bid, estimate and price a roofing job.
Investing a little time into learning how to bid roofing jobs and how to estimate roofing jobs can pay dividends for your business. Roofing Contractor has found that 90 percent of roofers underbid their jobs. The whole industry could benefit from ...
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Canadian builders and contractors will soon be able to offer their customers a superior impact-, fire- and wind-resistant metal roofing option.
CertainTeed’s luxury metal roofing line, Matterhorn® Metal Roofing, will be available throughout Canada in the first quarter of 2019.
Matterhorn Metal Roofing utilizes mottling, chiseling and other techniques to replicate the ...
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This white paper will review the challenges of cold weather roofing applications using liquid-applied roofing products and systems while reviewing the technologies that are creating opportunity for year-round, cold weather roofing applications.
Download the whitepaper.
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Nearly 40 years after the original installation, this DECRA roof in Canada has withstood the test of time.
The true test for roofing materials is that of time. In Ottawa, Canada, time has proven no match for the performance and longevity of a DECRA Roofing System.
Charles Lortie, building owner and roofing ...
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EagleView Captures Post-event Pictometry Imagery Following Alberta, Canada Wildfires
EagleView Technology Corporation, a leading technology provider of aerial imagery, data analytics and GIS solutions, announced that it has flown and captured high-resolution ortho and oblique Pictometry imagery of a 92-square kilometer area in Alberta, Canada following the recent wildfires. Imagery was ...
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