Education & Learning
What is the Difference Between Low-slope and Steep-slope Roofs?
By Polyglass. All roof designs fall between these two categories, what are the unique advantages to each type of roof? In the roofing industry “low-slope” and “steep-slope” are thrown around a lot, but what do we mean by these terms? Virtually every roof is sloped to some degree, even “flat roofs” aren’t ...
Installation Training With Isaiah Industries
By Anna Lockhart. Don’t miss out on this unique learning opportunity offered in conjunction with the upcoming Metal Roofing Summit! Isaiah Industries, manufacturer of specialty steep-slope metal roofing systems based in Ohio, founded the Metal Roofing Summit as a way to bring together roofing professionals from across North ...
Why Roofers Everywhere Should Attend Roofing Day in D.C.
By Evelyn Witterholt. Roofing Day in D.C. is one of the most important days of the year for roofers to attend. Here’s why! In a recent episode of Coffee Conversations, sponsored by ABC Supply, Heidi J. Ellsworth speaks with Deborah Mazol from the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), and Charles ...
Understanding and Obtaining Energy Objectives in Building Assessments
By Cayden Wemple. Check in with Tremco’s Josh Houk to hear about what goes into obtaining energy objectives in building assessments. Although a little convoluted sometimes, it’s extremely important to understand your state’s energy level requirements. On this month’s Lunch and Learn, host Heidi J. Ellsworth checks in ...
Clock in for this Insightful Webinar on Wage and Hour Pitfalls
By Cayden Wemple. The Adams and Reese webinar will help employers avoid potential wage and hour roadblocks. Adams and Reese is hosting a webinar titled “Wage and Hour: Potential Pitfalls” on Wednesday, April 19, from 12 to 1 p.m. CT via ON24 Webcast. The webinar aims to educate employers ...
Train for the Best With the Best
By Yvette Cruz. APOC ® MasterWorks Training & Education Program dedicates time and space to coach and develop contractors' skills for roof coatings and restoration products. Apprenticeships, schooling and training programs all are great ways to receive hands-on experience. Some companies won’t hire without proper training, which makes it ...
You Don’t Always Need to Coat Your Metal Roof
By Cayden Wemple. Check out these pro tips for when you don’t need to coat your metal roof courtesy of Roof Hugger. More often than not, metal roofs are coated, but every once in a while, a contractor will come face to face with a roof where they must decide ...
What Are Rooftop Ice Dams and How Can You Prevent Them?
By Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) Here’s why it’s never too early to start preventative maintenance on your roof before next winter. Editor’s note: The following information on residential roof maintenance can be shared with your customers. If this last winter showed us anything, it’s that homeowners in any part of ...
Learn While You Earn
By Yvette Cruz. Doug Shultz advocates for apprenticeship programs and the benefits of putting time and training for their partners. The difference between a job and a career is not the amount of time spent working but the growth and knowledge acquired. In a recent interview, Karen Edwards ...
How Technology Can Fine Tune Your Estimating
By Yvette Cruz. Join the discussion and find out how your business can benefit from incorporating software in your estimation process. RoofersCoffeeShop® has made it easier than ever for members of the roofing and construction industries to learn how they want, when they want, where they want with their ...
