TRA Snow & Sun
Snow Retention Strength Starts at the Seam
In this MetalTalk™ episode, Karen Edwards sits down with Mindy Dahlquist of TRA Snow and Sun to break down the basics of snow retention for metal roofs. Learn how panel and seam profiles impact clamp strength, why adding more bars doesn’t necessarily create a stronger system and why snow retention ...
Building confidence with construction
By The Coffee Shops®. Hands-on trade education is giving young women the skills and confidence to see construction as a possible career path. Programs that introduce young people to construction can do far more than simply teach them how to use tools. In a recent Roofing Road Trips® episode, Megan Ellsworth spoke ...
Snow retention training helps contractors build confidence in snowy regions
By The Coffee Shops®. Hands-on education gives roofing professionals the knowledge they need to make safer recommendations and improve installation quality. For roofing contractors working in snow-heavy markets, selecting and installing snow retention systems is about more than product choice. It requires a thorough understanding of installation practices, safety considerations, ...
Asegura tu agenda para WRE 2026
Por Emma Peterson, traducido por Alberto Torres. El evento de este año se acerca rápidamente, con el primer día programado para el 27 de septiembre de 2026, y queremos ayudarte a crear la agenda ideal para aprovechar al máximo tu experiencia. El Western Roofing Expo (WRE), patrocinado por la Western ...
Modern solutions for modern aesthetics
By Anna Lockhart. Easy to install and designed with durability in mind, the EZ Clamp-On Snow Guards are an optimal solution for standing seam metal roof applications! The experts at TRA Snow & Sun understand the value and importance of investing in snow retention systems on properties that face ...
Lock in your WRE 2026 schedule
By Emma Peterson. This year’s show is coming up fast with the first day being September 27, 2026 and we wanted to help you build the ultimate attendee schedule. The Western Roofing Expo (WRE), which is sponsored by Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA), is one of the premier events in the ...
URCA resources for contractors
By Emma Peterson. Three of the many ways that this association supports its members. The Utah Roofing Contractors Association (URCA) was founded to “support and improve the roofing industry in Utah through a combination of educational trainings (including safety, products, insurance, legal, and business classes), networking opportunities, government affairs group ...
Training beyond the classroom
By The Coffee Shops®. Roofing education starts with understanding the why. Contractor training is most effective when it helps crews understand not only how products are installed, but why they perform the way they do. As workforce development continues to be one of the roofing industry's biggest challenges, contractors face ...
Designing roofs for snow, ice and long-term performance
By Emma Peterson. Join TRA Snow and Sun's Mindy Dahlquist as she explores the technologies and design strategies helping roofing professionals improve performance, longevity and safety in snow-prone regions. Every year, Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA) brings together leaders and experts from across the industry to hos education sessions ...
Bridge the generational gap in roofing
By Alex Tolle, The Coffee Shops®. Industry professionals can learn practical strategies for strengthening communication, mentorship and collaboration across generations. An upcoming webinar from the Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA), “Young Roofing Professionals: Bridging the Age Gap in Roofing,” will explore how professionals from different generations can collaborate to build stronger ...
