Wryker Construction Supply
Bringing safety, style and strategy to the trade show floor
By Jesse Sanchez. Behind the scenes with a fast-growing distributor that's shaking up the roofing industry with fresh energy, a focus on safety and a personal touch. At this year’s International Roofing Expo (IRE), Julia Farrel, co-founder of Wryker Construction Supply, sat down with Megan Ellsworth to share how her company is ...
LIVE from IRE 2025 with Wryker! - PODCAST TRANSCRIPT
Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with Julia Farrell of Wryker. You can read the interview below or watch the recording. Megan Ellsworth: And welcome back to the Coffee Shop Sound stage. My name is Megan Ellsworth. I am so excited 'cause I'm here with my ...
6 key takeaways about OSHA 1926.501(b)
By Julia Farrell, WRYKER. Get a simplified explanation of the OSHA requirements for having employees working at heights. The stakes of construction are often high, and not just because construction projects are big investments. In our field, workers frequently must operate at elevated heights, making the stakes quite literally high. In order ...
Get your gear for the new year now!
By Emma Peterson. As the end of winter starts to come into sight, start planning ahead for the upcoming construction season! For a lot of contractors, the wintertime is often a slower time for big projects. People always need roof repairs and small things done, but the big projects are ...
Staying safe at elevation
By Julia Farrell, WRYKER. The basics of OSHA’s guardrail system regulations and how to keep your workers safe. It is common for workers in the construction industry, but especially for roofers, to operate at height. This clearly poses safety challenges and concerns, especially regarding the risk of a fall. ...
12 gifts to present to a roofer in your life!
By Emma Peterson. It’s easy to get wrapped up in holiday preparations and find yourself at a loss of what to gift someone, which is why we’ve created this contractor gift guide! The holidays are a hectic time, from trying to get together with family to wrapping up another year ...
Protecting what matter most: Roofing professional’s safety
By WRYKER. Invest in prevention and promote a culture of safety. As OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) continues to update its safety standards, it becomes increasingly important for roofing companies to prioritize safety training programs. WRYKER offers this guide to help companies better understand the risks involved ...
Understanding the risks: Why safety matters at home and away
By WRYKER. Protecting yourself beyond the job site. Each year, approximately 55,000 people die from accidental injuries off-the-job, with the majority of these fatalities resulting from falls, car accidents and other hazards. In comparison, only about 5,000 fatalities occur on-the-job, highlighting a significant disconnect between on-the-job and off-the-job safety awareness. ...
12 regalos para presentar a un techador en tu vida!
Por Emma Peterson. Es fácil dejarse llevar por los preparativos navideños y no saber qué regalar a alguien, ¡por eso hemos creado esta guía de regalos para contratistas! Las vacaciones son un momento agitado, desde intentar reunirse con la familia hasta cerrar otro año de trabajo, hay muchas partes móviles ...
Transforming flat roofing with eco-friendly water drainage solutions
By Jesse Sanchez. With an eco-conscious design and versatile applications, GreenSlope provides a sustainable solution for flat roof water ponding. GreenSlope, a pioneering roofing product crafted from recycled non-biodegradable materials, aims to revolutionize flat roof maintenance by providing a sustainable solution to a common problem: water ponding. Designed ...
