Education & Learning
Finding the Next Generation of Roofing Pros
By Evelyn Witterholt. We spoke with industry experts about their partnership with SkillsUSA and how they are helping inspire future roofing professionals. For over 50 years, SkillsUSA has been helping build the future workforce by training students in the trades. Each year, they host the SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills conference ...
Building New Opportunity for Young Roofing Professionals
By Adam Cabrera. Elevate your career and education simultaneously with the WTI apprenticeship program in roofing. When considering career options, young professionals often overlook the roofing industry. However, Caden Aquino, a roof inspector with WTI Tremco, has a compelling pitch for those seeking a fulfilling career path. Featured in a ...
Florida’s 25% Rule to Assess Damaged Roofs
By All Points Tile and Slate. Understanding roofing guidelines is important in ensuring the safety and longevity of roofs after a storm. While Florida’s sunny climate attracts tourists and residents year-round, hurricane season lasts from June to November and can have detrimental effects on homes. To help assess damage and ...
Roofing Industry Insights Live from the Tradeshow Floor
By Adam Cabrera. Live from the Western Roofing Expo, industry leaders stress the importance of community engagement and philanthropy in the roofing business. The roofing industry has proven its resilience in the face of economic uncertainty, while also grappling with labor shortages, material inventory issues and the influx of private ...
Two-day Metal Roofing Systems Course to Take Place at the University of Wisconsin
Metal roofing expert, Rob Haddock, presents Metal Roofing Systems at the University of Wisconsin Madison’s School of Engineering on November 30 - December 1, 2023. If you design, install, commission, maintain or repair metal roofing systems, this course will provide you with the tools and techniques to do your job correctly ...
Don’t Miss This Hot Continuing Education Opportunity!
By Dani Sheehan. Expand your knowledge of torch down roofing applications and provide your customers with a durable, sustainable and cost-effective roofing solution. Want to learn more about torch down roofing applications while earning continuing education (CE) credits? North Texas Roofing Contractors Association (NTRCA) is partnering with BiTec, Inc.™ trainers ...
Bringing Passion and Engagement to the Roofing Industry
By Dani Sheehan. Don’t miss this industry update to learn more about what’s coming in the next year and how we’re elevating roofing as a professional trade. We’re back for another season and what better time to sit down with the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) and the International Roofing ...
Common Low-slope Roofing Terminology Every Homeowner Should Know
By John Kenney. It’s important to know what you’re dealing with when it comes to renovating or installing a low-slope roof. This article covers the basic terms home and building owners may want to familiarize themselves with in preparation for working with a low-slope roof. Editor’s note: John Kenney ...
CRCA Leads the Way for Advocacy in the Canadian Roofing Industry
By Adam Cabrera. The association aims to address labor shortages by forming an advisory group for infrastructure investment. In a recent episode of Roofing Road Trips, host Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with Troy Ferreira, technical director of the Canadian Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA), to discuss key trends and issues ...
3 Key Tips for Fire Damage Prevention
By Anna Lockhart. There are many steps home and building owners can take to prepare for a wildfire. ASC Building Products highlights the major steps you can take to prepare and keep your home, business and family safe from wildfires. When it comes to wildfires, one can ...
