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The Job of Protecting Homes After the Storm
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Devasting storms continue to rampage across the U.S. including tornados and hail in the Midwest and extreme snow and rain in the west. According to a March 30, 2023 USA TODAY article, even before Friday's outbreak, there had been more than 300 tornadoes so far, and ...
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Industry professionals share how they have become involved in their communities, utilized technology and what recruiting efforts have worked in a live panel at IRE 2023. Final day of IRE 2023 and we’re kicking off our day, right before the show starts, with a session presented by the Roofing Technology Think ...
Day Two: Student Competition, Interviews and More!
Day two proved to be just as amazing as day one at IRE 2023! Editor's note: The following is a transcript of a conversation the Coffee Shop crew had after day two of the International Roofing Expo 2023. Karen Edwards: Hey, this is Karen and we just wrapped up day two ...
Day One Recap of IRE 2023
The Coffee Shop crew goes over the events and happenings of the first day of the IRE Expo 2023. Editor's note: The following is a transcript of a conversation the Coffee Shop crew had after day one of the International Roofing Expo 2023. Karen Edwards: Hello, this is Karen and we're ...
RT3, ROOFPAC and Roofing Alliance, Oh My!
The Coffee Shop crew recaps the RT3 meetup and Roofing Alliance and NRCA ROOFPAC events at IRE 2023. Editor's note: The following is a transcript of a conversation the Coffee Shop crew had after their RT3 meetup, ROOFPAC and Roofing Alliance events. Karen Edwards: Hi everyone, this is Karen Edwards and ...
Shout Your Company Brand From the Rooftop
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Did you know that there are many opportunities to market your company from the rooftop? As a steep-slope roofing contractor, you have the opportunity to work with underlayment manufacturers and have your logo custom printed on your underlayment of choice. However, when it comes ...
MetalCoffeeShop™ for All
By Heidi J. Ellsworth, MCS President. Be part of the amazing online metal construction community. In 2022, RoofersCoffeeShop® was incredibly proud to launch MetalCoffeeShop (MCS) in conjunction with Sherwin-Williams Coil Coatings. MetalCoffeeShop offers a one-of-a-kind educational, informational and community experience for metal contractors and the metal industry. As the site ...
Recruiting Women Strengthens the Roofing Industry
By Evelyn Witterholt. In an article for Commercial Construction & Renovation, Heidi J. Ellsworth discusses the critical role women have played in the roofing industry for centuries. RoofersCoffeeShop® (RCS) President, Heidi J. Ellsworth, has not only made strides in the roofing industry, but also in her work with National ...
Fire Protection and Metal Wall Insulation
By Heidi J. Ellsworth, RCS President In looking at the safety of any building, the walls are a defining point of protection. According to ROCKWOOL, a manufacturer of stone wool insulation, “Effective metal stud wall insulation can minimize the risk of fire spreading. This is especially important ...
A Pipe Bracket That's Perfect for Mounting Round Shapes
S-5!®'s Rob Haddock says that they've gotten lots of positive feedback from contractors about their new pipe bracket. Editor's note: the following is a conversation between S-5!'s CEO and Founder Rob Haddock, and RoofersCoffeeShop® President Heidi Ellsworth. You can watch the video or read the transcript below. Heidi Ellsworth: Welcome back. This ...
