TRA Snow & Sun
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 ...
Lower Prices on Steel Clamp-On Snow Fences plus Updated Pricing
TRA Snow & Sun has implemented an updated price list, effective June 1, 2026. As part of this update, we're pleased to announce that pricing on our steel Clamp-On snow retention systems has decreased. If you received a quote for one of our steel Clamp-On products before June 1, we ...
The Coffee Shops™ Announce 2026 AskARoofer™ Experts
AAR Experts celebrates its continued commitment to helping home and building owners make confident roofing decisions. The Coffee Shops™, the award-winning digital platforms where industries come together for technology, insight and everyday business, announces 2026 AskARoofer Experts. Each month, AskARoofer™ Experts share their insights on timely topics ...
Building a camaraderie between roofers
By Emma Peterson. How associations build networking and community that helps roofing professionals grow. In a new Roofing Road Trips® episode, Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with Kris Hitesman and Mindy Dahlquist to talk about uplifting contractors through associations. Mindy, who is the business development manager for TRA Snow and ...
¡Gana tu pase para la Western Roofing Expo 2026!
Por Emma Peterson, traducido por Alberto Torres. Participa para tener la oportunidad de acceder a sesiones educativas de primer nivel, eventos para establecer contactos, almuerzos y una de las exposiciones comerciales más importantes de la industria. RoofersCoffeeShop® se ha unido a Western Colloid para enviar a cinco profesionales a la ...
Win your way to the 2026 Western Roofing Expo
By Emma Peterson. Enter for an opportunity to access top-tier educational sessions, networking events, luncheons and an industry-leading trade show floor. RoofersCoffeeShop® is partnering with Western Colloid to send five professionals to the 2026 Western Roofing Expo (WRE)! Known as the premier regional roofing and waterproofing event in the United ...
TRA Snow & Sun C21 EZ Clamp-on Snow Guard
The C21 EZ Clamp-On Snow Guard from TR Snow and Sun is a non-penetrating snow retention solution designed for standing seam metal roofs. Engineered for quick installation, it securely clamps to the roof seam without compromising the roof system or manufacturer warranty. Built to handle heavy snow loads, the C21 ...
Important considerations for installing a new roof over a current one
AAR Expert Mindy Dahlquist says installing a roof over a current roof system is ideal when the roof itself is in good shape but has just reached the end of its visually appealing phase. AAR Expert April question: When is it acceptable to install a new roof over an existing roof? AAR ...
Snow retention training highlights safety, liability and long-term roof performance
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. This educational session in Salt Lake City focuses on protecting people, property and roofing professionals in high snow regions. RoofersCoffeeShop® and MetalCoffeeShop® recently attended a powerful and eye-opening snow retention training hosted by TRA Snow and Sun at the AGC of Utah Training Center in Salt Lake ...
