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A message from Elevate's president
By Kristin Beck, Elevate. A special message and some exciting improvements to Elevate's contractor recognition programs to look forward to in 2024! As we’ve finished our first full year as Elevate, I want to take a moment to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your commitment and partnership in 2023. You, our valued ...
Leap into seamless payments with a payment processing system
By Kristen Dahlin, Leap. Explore various payment processing options, factors to consider when choosing a payment system and strategies to integrate payments with your CRM to save time and improve cash flow. Once your estimate is finalized, the pitch goes smoothly and the contract is signed, the next challenge begins: ...
4 ways to ease the impacts of inflation
By Anne Redd, AccuLynx. Roofing software can help you get ahead of inflation by improving customer support and offering alternative financing and payment options. Inflation is here and as material costs continue to rise, you might be wondering what you can do as a roofing contractor to stay profitable. While ...
Pros and Cons of Metal and Asphalt Roofing
By Trevor Underwood, DECRA Metal Roofing. In 1901 asphalt shingles revolutionized the industry, now innovative technology has made metal roofing the preferred choice. While metal roofing is currently in high demand, it wasn’t always the second most desired roofing material in the U.S. Asphalt shingles have been the favored material ...
Learn how to select the right underlayment for your project based on permeability
By Jeff Haddock, AEP Span. Underlayment comes in a variety of permeability options and selecting the correct type is crucial because it determines the amount of water vapor that can diffuse through the material. AEP Span’s Jeff Haddock took a look at current trends and weighed in on what ...
Find the perfect blend of durability and aesthetics for a New England roof
By Trevor Underwood, DECRA. See how a new roof can withstand severe climate conditions and maintain the historic New England aesthetic with stone-coated metal roofing. If you’ve spent time in any of the New England states, you already know that the weather can be extreme and unpredictable. From heavy snow ...
Living in Colorado presents unique roofing challenges
By Trevor Underwood, DECRA. From style to versatility, learn how to choose the best roof for Colorado’s diverse climate. It doesn’t take long living in Colorado to understand the varied weather patterns and sometimes extreme conditions. Between the expansive terrains and unpredictable weather events, choosing the right roof seems nearly ...
Bring your design ideas to life and more with these online resources
By Ann Iten, Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions. Find all the resources you need to provide great roofing solutions to your customers when you explore these visualization tools and product guides on Westlake’s enhanced website. Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions recently launched a new and improved website that provides additional resources for ...
Finding your management secret sauce recipe!
By Scott Siegal, Certified Contractors Network. Learn how fast-food franchises have modeled successful management styles and what nuggets of inspiration contractors can implement in their companies. Certified Contractors Network (CCN) recently sat down with Thomas Capizzi, president of Capizzi Home Improvement in Massachusetts, to understand how he shifted from managing ...
Glamour and generosity: Winter Gala triumphs for Toys for Tots
By Amanda Fields, RCAW. The U.S. Marine Corps recognized RCAW’s commitment to Toys for Tots by presenting the Commanders Award, a high honor for their bountiful contributions. This year’s Annual Winter Gala and Auction was a huge success for the Roofing Contractors Association of Washington (RCAW)! Once again partnering with ...
