TRA Snow & Sun
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 ...
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 ...
