Expert Conversations
A new approach to asphalt shingle maintenance
By Jesse Sanchez. Apex 1132 uses modified soybean oil chemistry to help restore aged asphalt shingles and support residential roof maintenance programs. Roofing contractors looking to expand residential service and maintenance offerings may have a new tool for helping customers care for asphalt shingle roofs. On this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, ...
Finding hidden costs in vendor invoices
By Jesse Sanchez. Automated invoice review can help contractors catch pricing discrepancies, reduce administrative work and protect profitability. For contractors managing a growing volume of material purchases, even small invoice discrepancies can add up quickly. On this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth spoke with TW Woodward of ...
Build a stronger service department in 2026
By Jesse Sanchez. Clear processes, measurable goals and accountability can help roofing contractors strengthen commercial service operations in the year ahead. As roofing contractors set goals for 2026, Service First Solutions owner and founder Tracey Donels sees a professional service department as an important part of building a stronger operation. During this ...
Building smarter systems for roofing growth
By Jesse Sanchez. Connected data, adaptable processes and artificial intelligence can give roofing contractors stronger visibility into their operations and help them make more informed business decisions. Technology can help roofing contractors grow, but only when it supports the way their businesses actually operate. On this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host ...
One platform, a stronger workflow
By Jesse Sanchez. Consolidating technology can improve workflows, visibility and daily operations for roofing contractors. On this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host Megan Ellsworth sat down with Lauren Harmon of R3NG Roofing and Gutters and Aaron Weinstein, co-founder and CEO of Terial, to discuss how the contractor’s transition to ...
Different trades, same challenges
By Emma Peterson. FEI's National Conference brings contractors from multiple industries together to create stronger solutions for everyone. In the third week of October, the FEI Group will be hosting their annual National Conference! This year the three-day event (October 21-23, 2026) will bring independent contractors from across the United States together ...
Why the roof edge deserves more attention
By The Coffee Shops®. The most vulnerable part of the building envelope can determine whether or not a roof survives a major storm. For many roofing professionals, the roof field often gets the most attention during design and installation. Yet according to Jason Hildenbrand, director of private label and OEM ...
Going into the last quarter of 2026
By Emma Peterson. A look at the economic market, the industry outlook and more. In a new episode of Contractor Outlook™, Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with Alex Chausovsky, the president and CEO of 3DM Consulting (a business and operations advisory firm), for a discussion about the state of ...
El crecimiento sostenible no sucede por accidente
Por The Coffee Shops®. Las personas antes que las ventas, los sistemas antes que la velocidad y el liderazgo antes que la expansión. En este episodio de Almuerzo y Aprendizaje, Jessica Bravo conversa con Andres Beltran, fundador de Build Lead Win y speaker de SRS Para Latinos. Durante la ...
Questions every contractor should ask about pipe collars
By Jesse Sanchez. Understanding material, durability, warranty and availability can help contractors choose a pipe collar designed to protect vulnerable roof penetrations. Roof penetrations can create vulnerable areas where leaks develop, making the products used to protect them an important consideration for roofing contractors. On this episode of Roofing Road ...
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