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Discover the Benefits of Joining a Top-ranking Roofing Association
By Cayden Wemple. Learn about what makes the Arizona Roofing Contractors Association so successful. Joining an association can be extremely beneficial to your roofing business and help you gain opportunities and connections. And a great association like the Arizona Roofing Contractors Association (ARCA) shows the whole industry why. ...
Why You Should Join the Metal Roofing Alliance
By Cayden Wemple. Hear Renee Ramey of the Metal Roofing Alliance discuss why becoming a member is crucial to contractors. Joining the Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) can be an amazing resource for metal contractors to get their name out there in the industry, learn what’s new in metal ...
What Makes A.C.T. Metal Deck Supply Unique?
By Anna Lockhart. At this year’s IRE, the Coffee Shop’s Lauren White caught up with Michael Polizzi to discuss what sets A.C.T. apart from others in the industry! Every year, companies and individuals in the roofing industry from across the globe come together to celebrate the latest and ...
Roof Ventilation is Key in Preventing Water Damage!
By Anna Lockhart. Proper roof ventilation is incredibly important in preventing dampness and the damage it can cause over time. As it becomes more common for homeowners and building owners to seek better insulation for their buildings as a way to lower energy consumption, the need for proper ventilation ...
Robot Contractors of The Future
By Yvette Cruz The future of roofing installation is in the hands of Renovate Robotics as they build the first robotic shingle installer. Roofing repairs aren’t always as simple as they need to be. Between 45-degree angles and multiple story buildings there are challenges and safety concerns. Some contractors use ...
RCS at Roofing Day!
By James Ellsworth. A recap of great conversations and initiatives at Roofing Day in D.C. 2023. We had a great time in Washington, D.C. April 18-19 talking with our representatives and their staff about the roofing industry and the importance of addressing the labor shortage, continuing to invest in building ...
Why You Should Diversify Your Roofing Portfolio
By Cayden Wemple. With over four decades of roofing experience, Ron Lloyd gives some insight on why it’s important to diversify your roofing portfolio. Ron Lloyd of Kokua Roofing has learned a thing or two in his nearly 46 years of roofing, and they’ve been invaluable in giving him a ...
Debunking the Myths About Slate Roofing
By Cayden Wemple. Take a look at the comprehensive guide from The National Slate Association to learn about the myths of slate roofing. Slate roofing has been used in North America for over 400 years. It’s aesthetically pleasing and durable, but there are some common misconceptions that have arisen about ...
What to Know About the EagleView Platform
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. The EagleView Platform is really about helping people and companies to create tech stacks that solve problems. In a recent interview, I was able to visit with Chris Jurasek, EagleView CEO, about their recently announced EagleView Platform. As a part of MetalCoffeeShop™ and the MetalVue ...
Meet Kimberly Santiago-Vega: The Female Roofer Breaking Stereotypes
By Cayden Wemple. This roofer did a complete 180 when she switched her career in academia to roofing. You won’t come across too many cases where someone finds themselves switching careers from collegiate course designer to roofing instructor, but that’s the exact switch that 36-year-old Kimberly Santiago-Vega decided to ...
