TRA Snow & Sun
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 ...
Engineering snow safety: The origin story of TRA Snow & Sun
By Jenny Yu. Learn how a roofing consultant’s search for answers led to a new standard in snow retention engineering. What began as a roofing consultant’s challenge has evolved into one of the industry’s leading voices in snow retention engineering. At TRA Snow & Sun’s 3rd Annual Snow Retention ...
Engineered Strength That Stands Up To Snow
In this MetalTalk ™, Karen Edwards is joined by TRA Snow and Sun’s Business Development Manager, Mindy Dahlquist, and Technical Director, Lane Gardner, as they pull back the curtain on how today’s snow retention systems are engineered, tested and refined for real-world performance on metal roofs. TRA Snow & Sun ...
Off and running: Engaging the next generation of roofers early
By Jenny Yu. Mindy Dahlquist of TRA Snow and Sun shares how and why to bring young people into the industry. Everyone’s career journey has to start somewhere, and no one does it all on their own. For Mindy Dahlquist, business development manager at TRA Snow and Sun, her ...
CRA show drives record turnout and industry momentum
By Jesse Sanchez. Learn how the event delivered strong networking, education and business opportunities for roofing professionals. The Colorado Roofing Association (CRA) show reinforced its position as a cornerstone regional event, bringing together contractors, manufacturers and industry organizations for one of its largest gatherings to date. This year’s show was ...
Free educational seminar highlights snow retention best practices
By Jenny Yu. This spring, TRA Snow & Sun’s 3rd Annual Snow Retention Educational Seminar offers expert-led sessions on snow management solutions for modern roofing systems. Roofing professionals looking to expand their expertise in cold-climate performance and safety have an exciting educational opportunity this spring! On Thursday, April ...
The role of collaboration in developing high-performing snow retention systems
By Jenny Yu. TRA Snow and Sun leaders discuss product design and the push for industry standards. In this MetalTalk™, Karen Edwards spoke with TRA Snow and Sun’s Business Development Manager Mindy Dahlquist and Technical Director Lane Gardner about how collaboration and testing are shaping the future of snow ...
