Expert Conversations
Hey now, you’re an all star, get your trade on, go learn!
By Emma Peterson. Tremco Rising Stars are proving that shooting stars are not the only thing to break the mold. In a new episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Karen Edwards met with Tremco’s David Hutchinson to discuss their Rising Stars Program, which he leads. The program emerged out of the summer of ...
Making space for women in roofing
By Emma Peterson. Grace Kormos shares her thoughts on roofing, education and recruitment. The roofing industry has traditionally been dominated by men, but that’s all changing as incredible women like Grace Kormos pave the way for women entering the industry today. Grace’s roofing journey began as an intern with Tremco in 2018 ...
Why choose composite?
By Emma Peterson. Composite roofing finds an ideal balance between high-performance and total cost of ownership affordability. From the significant financial investment it requires to the variety of decisions that must be made, getting a new roof is a big endeavor. But you can take away some of the stress from your ...
IIBEC convention 2025
By Jesse Sanchez. A must-attend event for roofing professionals. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host Megan Ellsworth sat down with Jennifer Hogan from Pridium Engineering to discuss the International Institute of Building Envelope Consultants (IIBEC) Convention, which is set to take place March 6-9, 2025, at the Rosen Shingle Creek ...
Learn about roofing from the experts themselves
By Emma Peterson. AskARoofer Minisodes are a great way to learn more about the roof above your head! Here at AskARoofer (AAR), we know that life gets busy, and time is a hot commodity. This is why we developed the AAR Minisode podcast series! Each episode of this series is ...
Días de NWIR: Brindando apoyo a las mujeres en la industria a través de sesiones educativas en español
Por Jessica Bravo. Empoderando a las mujeres hispanohablantes en la industria de techado. En este episodio de La voz de los Ruferos, la anfitriona Itzel Najera conversa con Lorna Rojas, presidenta del Consejo Hispano de National Women in Roofing (NWIR), sobre la importancia de ofrecer las sesiones de ...
EPDs and sustainability
By Jesse Sanchez. How the roofing industry is embracing environmental transparency. In a compelling Coffee Conversations, hosted by Megan Ellsworth, Jean-François Côté and Amandine Tragus from SOPREMA explored the growing demand for Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and their impact on the roofing industry. With sustainability becoming more of a necessity than a ...
Unlocking the tools of the trade
By Jesse Sanchez. Discover the lesser-known European tools transforming the U.S. roofing industry. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Megan Ellsworth sat down with John Chan of the National Slate Association (NSA) to discuss the upcoming NSA Conference. While the event promises an exploration into Charleston’s architectural history, one of the ...
The evolution of metal benders
By Jesse Sanchez. How advanced tools are transforming the roofing industry. Roofing professionals know that efficiency and precision are critical in the field. The evolution of metal bending tools has significantly improved how contractors handle on-site installations, allowing them to create custom bends without relying on prefabrication. In this episode of Roofing ...
Big rolls, bigger risks: The truth about wide-width roofing rolls
By Jesse Sanchez. Discover why switching to traditional-width roofing rolls can enhance safety, efficiency and long-term workforce well-being. In this Read Listen Watch® (RLW), host Karen Edwards sat down with Jason Stanley, CEO of IB Roof Systems, to discuss the growing concerns surrounding wide-width roofing rolls. While these larger rolls are often ...
