Education & Learning
Fortifying coastal roofs with COASTALUME™
By Anna Lockhart. This innovative building material was created in collaboration between U.S. Steel and Dupont™ Tedlar® to provide coastal homes and commercial buildings an added layer of protection against the harsh elements of coastal life. In a recent Lunch & Learn, host Heidi J. Ellsworth visited with ...
Venture above with this attic ventilation seminar
By Dani Sheehan. Expand your knowledge of attic ventilation and grow your residential roofing business with this free technical seminar. Coming to a city near you, don’t miss Air Vent’s free technical seminar, Attic Ventilation: Ask the Expert™, offered by Paul Scelsi through April 2024. On a recent episode of ...
Elevate your team and build excellence with professional education!
By NFBA. This collaboration between NFBA and the University of Missouri is the perfect opportunity to extend your education. One of the National Frame Building Association (NFBA)'s pillars is education. Through a collaboration with the University of Missouri, they hope to familirize people across the industry, builders, suppliers, designers, manufacturers, homeowners, building ...
Mastering architectural alternatives for post-frame building systems with the NFBA
By Anna Lockhart. Access the NFBA’s free online educational webinar series, Post-Frame Advantage Online University, covering various post-frame engineering designs and terminology for an easy-to-comprehend industry overview! In pursuit of providing the general public and post-frame construction professionals with the opportunities to access informational content, the National Frame ...
Learn about the less well-known parts of a roof
By Royalty South. A roof features two elements that most homeowners aren’t aware of – soffit and fascia. Find out what these elements are and the roles they play. Editor’s note: Share this article with homeowners to educate them about the different elements of their home’s roof. If you’ve never ...
Technical resources for contractors
By Emma Peterson. Learn about the nuances of the issues arising in the industry through technical bulletins. Host Megan Ellsworth met up with Kenneth Klein in Season 5, Episode 55 of Roofing Road Trips™. Kenneth has over 38 years of experience in the industry through his work at the global ...
Celebrating the tin-niversary of the Student Competition
By Lauren White. Five teams presented during the 10th anniversary of the Construction Management Student Competition. Day 2 of the International Roofing Expo (IRE) 2024 and we're starting the day with one of our favorite events, the Roofing Alliance Construction Management Student Competition, which is celebrating it's tenth anniversary (the year ...
Busting myths about edge system testing standards
By Metal-Era and Hickman Edge Systems. There are many myths about the ANSI/SPRI/FM 4435/ES-1 test standards floating around the community, and it’s time to put them to rest! ANSI/SPRI/FM 4435/ES-1 refers to the test standard for edge systems in low slope-roofing. Testing standards are incredibly important to ensuring that a ...
Steering clear of OSHA citations
By Jonny Suchor. Dive into a detailed explanation of OSHA's most cited safety infractions and how to avoid them. Join Julia Farrell, president and founder of WRYKER Construction Supply, and Jeffrey Mason, corporate safety director at TeamCraft Roofing, on February 6 from 7:45-9:15 a.m. for an informative talk at ...
Low-slope roof applications: Do you know your options?
By Polyglass U.S.A., Inc. Explore the designs and benefits of single- and multi-ply roofing membranes for low-slope roof applications. Low-slope roofs are defined as roofs with a pitch of less than 3:12 and require waterproofing and specific system considerations to ensure water does not buildup and cause damage over time. ...
