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By Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA). Seminars on September 22-23 promise to help you develop into a more knowledgeable roofing contractor. Learn from experts in the field how to more efficiently and adeptly install commercial and residential roof systems, gain insight on how to navigate challenging legal issues, ... Read More

By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. SOPREMA makes it easier than ever to reap the benefits of a green roof with SOPRANATURE. Green roofs have been gaining a steady popularity in America over the past few decades. Now, with increased client demand and advancements in technology, like the availability of ultra-lightweight ... Read More

Seven new scholarships awarded along with six others being renewed. The Roofing Alliance, celebrating 25 years as the foundation of the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), proudly announces the 2021-22 Melvin Kruger Endowed Scholarship recipients. For over 30 years, the Roofing Alliance has invested time and funds to help educate the ... Read More

SOPRANATURE® vegetated systems offer a wide variety of social, economic and environmental benefits to building owners and communities. In addition to replacing mineral surfaces with permeable and living surfaces within the properties, they compensate for the loss of ecosystem services caused by urban development. Request a sample today! Read More

Green roof systems are typically described in terms of soil depth (intensive vs. extensive) or where they are assembled (built-in-place vs. modular). These are useful categories, but do not address key elements of green roof design, such as drainage, water storage, roof slope and other considerations. This presentation will review ... Read More

By Colin Sheehan, RCS Reporter. If you think today's typical gardener is middle-aged and living in the suburbs, think again. The National Gardening Survey revealed that most gardeners are between the ages of 18-34 and living in urban areas without backyards. In 2019, older members of Generation Z and the ... Read More

Connect in-person with Chem Link to discuss industry-leading Miami-Dade certified adhesive/sealant. Chem Link, Inc., a formulator and manufacturer of high-performance, environmentally friendly construction adhesives, waterproofing sealants, coatings and related building products, announces its participation at the FRSA’s 99th Annual Convention and the Florida Roofing & Sheet Metal Expo at the Gaylord ... Read More

By Colin Sheehan, RCS Reporter. Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association (FRSA) is excited to host their annual trade show July 21-23, 2021. FRSA is looking forward to gathering with the roofing community again during their 99th annual convention and expo located in Kissimmee, Florida at the Gaylord ... Read More

By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Here’s what’s trending on RoofersCoffeeShop®(RCS) this past month. In looking at our most popular articles for the month of May, it’s no surprise that people are at the top of the list. We’ve all been isolated for the last year and have not had ... Read More

Registration is Live for the Much-anticipated 2021 International Roofing Expo® in Las Vegas! rving, Texas—Excitement has been building in anticipation of the in-person event in Las Vegas for the International Roofing Expo, an Informa Markets event. The show is taking place Aug. 10-12, 2021, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, and ... Read More

By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Here’s what’s trending on RoofersCoffeeShop®(RCS) this past month. Material shortages are definitely what’s being talked about throughout the roofing industry this spring with industry experts sharing tips for managing this unchartered situation. It’s no surprise that this made it into our top articles for ... Read More

This new online storefront features some of the company’s most popular maintenance, restoration and operations (MRO) products. Beginning today, DERBIGUM Americas, Inc.— a leading producer of high-quality APP modified-bitumen roofing systems for the low-slope commercial roofing market— has e-commerce available on its website. This new online storefront features some of the company’s ... Read More

By SOPREMA. Learn about SOPRA-XPS's insulation abilities, sustainability initiatives and its increased recycled content. Due to the construction industry’s frequent consumption of raw materials, more companies are innovating ways to lessen the pressure construction projects put on the environment. Considering the waste factor or material residue that construction products create, ... Read More

S2:E13 Join RoofersCoffeeShop® as we visit with SOPREMA’s Darren Perry also a past employee of FM Global. He will be joined by Aileen Struble and Chris Evans of KPost Roofing & Waterproofing to talk about Very Severe Hail on the next Coffee Conversations. FM 4470 was revised in late 2016 ... Read More

This program recognizes low and steep-slope asphalt roofing projects from across North America. The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) announced the winning projects in the 2021 Excellence in Asphalt Roofing Awards. This program recognizes low and steep-slope asphalt roofing projects from across North America based on four categories: Reasons for Selecting Asphalt, ... Read More