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Expert Conversations
Tech that’s worth the investment
By Anna Lockhart. Looking to simplify day-to-day operations running a metal business? Look no further – Central Link is the platform to have! In a conversation with Megan Ellsworth during an episode of the MetalCast podcast, Zach Coats and Delton Rhodes from Central States Manufacturing discussed the power of ...
The future is fluid-applied
By Emma Peterson. Learn how the mindset around fluid-applied roofing is changing and why it’s happening now. In a new episode of CoatingsTalk, Megan Ellsworth sat down with Greg Hlavaty, the president of Western Colloid, to talk about the rise in interest in fluid-applied roof systems. Fluid-applied systems have been ...
Answering common snow retention questions
By Emma Peterson. Discover how S-5!’s solutions offer safety, function and style for roofs in any cold-weather region. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Megan Ellsworth sits down with David Stahler to talk about the significance of snow retention systems. These systems are crucial roofing accessories for areas that ...
Contractors, coatings and connections
By Jesse Sanchez. New initiatives, honest conversations and award recognition bring fresh energy to the fluid-applied roofing industry. After getting an event recap in this episode of CoatingsCast, it’s clear the Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association (RCMA) is not just maintaining industry standards, but actively pushing them forward as well. Recorded ...
Take control of your metal success with MetalVue
By Anna Lockhart. MetalVue offers contractors a comprehensive view of the tools and resources needed to boost sales and gain business. In a recent Lunch & Learn conversation, Karen Edwards sat down with a panel of experts from Sherwin-Williams to discuss the benefits of the MetalVue program. Junny Lee, ...
Turning Data Chaos Into More Valuable Employees
By Jesse Sanchez. Tyelus aims to untangle contractors’ biggest data and system headaches – starting with a “Christmas List”. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Karen Edwards sat down with Lynsey Hull of Tyelus to unpack one of the roofing industry’s most persistent problems: data chaos. Lynsey described the ...
Mass timber and moisture management
By Dani Sheehan. Effective moisture protection helps safeguard mass timber construction and extend the performance of the roof. Mass timber construction is on the rise and roofing contractors have an important role to play in this expanding market. In a recent episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Karen Edwards sat down ...
Social media is shaping the future of roofing recruitment
By Jesse Sanchez. Online branding and short-form video are opening doors for Gen Z in unexpected ways. As roofing companies struggle to fill labor shortages and bring in the next generation of workers, many are finding their most powerful recruiting tool isn’t a job board or a trade fair, it’s ...
Tackling metal estimates with ease and precision
By Anna Lockhart. Looking to add a new secret weapon to your business’s arsenal? Roofing Passport makes creating metal bids a breeze. In a recent Read, Listen Watch (RLW®), “Grow With Metal, Win With Roofing Passport,” host Karen Edwards sat down with Junny Lee and Heather McGinnis of Sherwin-Williams' MetalVue ...
From intern to senior engineer
By Jenny Yu. Learn how hands-on experience propelled this engineer from the beginning steps of his career to eventually creating innovations that are shaping the industry! When people enter the roofing industry, it’s often said that they never leave. This is true for Austin Cash, senior new product development ...
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