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Opening new doors, 65 years later
By Jenny Yu. MFM Building Products starts its anniversary year strong at IRE 2026. At the 2026 International Roofing Expo, Karen Edwards caught up with David Delcoma, operations manager of MFM Building Products Corp., about the company’s 65th anniversary. David, who just celebrated his own milestone of 15 years ...
A restoration system built with contractors in mind
By Dani Sheehan. Discover a simpler approach to roof restoration that saves time, labor and headaches with every installation. Roof coatings offer a valuable way to extend the life of aging roof systems, allowing building owners to avoid costly tear-offs while restoring performance, improving energy efficiency and adding years of ...
Ruferos se reúnen para capacitación en mejores prácticas de techos metálicos
Por Alberto Torres. Entrenamiento en Miami reúne a contratistas para mejorar la instalación de techos de metal. Sherwin Williams MetalVue organizo un evento en Miami, Florida este Febrero 2026 donde Top Metal lideró la capacitación llevando a cabo un entrenamiento especializado y enfocado en la instalación correcta de sistemas para ...
Addressing attic mold risks through ventilation
By Jesse Sanchez. Balanced attic airflow reduces moisture buildup and protects structures from long term interior damage. Roof Saver offers a ventilation approach aimed at limiting attic moisture and heat, thus preventing mold and mildew by moving damp air out before damage develops. Having a balanced ventilation system is crucial ...
Bridging cultures and eras through metal roofing
By Jenny Yu. Schechtl’s commitment to craftsmanship, innovation and youth education highlights the evolving future of metal roofing. At the International Federation of the Roofing Trade (IFD)’s Young Roofers Competition in Austria, Heidi J. Ellsworth had the opportunity to speak with Maria Schechtl, CEO and owner of Schechtl, along ...
Roofing fit for the Rockies
By Malarkey Roofing Products. Malarkey Roofing Products delivers durability and value for a large alpine reroofing project. In the heart of Canmore, Alberta, where elevation, heavy snowfall and dramatic freeze-thaw cycles test every roofing system, performance is not optional. Roofing materials installed here must withstand rapid temperature swings, intense sun ...
Not another meeting; instead, a homecoming
By Jenny Yu. The NRCA’s first time hosting members of SkillsUSA at the annual IRE convention sparked fruitful discussions about the future workforce of roofing. At the 2026 International Roofing Expo, the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) hosted 23 members of SkillsUSA to join in the learning and networking ...
A lighter slate for residential reroofing
By Jesse Sanchez. Learn how a panelized slate system is removing weight barriers and simplifying installation for asphalt-to-slate replacements. For decades, real slate has been recognized as a premium roofing material known for its strength, longevity and craftsmanship, qualities that have traditionally placed it in a specialized category within residential ...
How proper ventilation supports healthier indoor air
By Karen L. Edwards. What happens above the ceiling line can impact moisture control and long-term health inside the home. Indoor air quality conversations often center on air purifiers, HVAC upgrades or cleaning routines, but some of the most consequential factors are hidden well above eye level. At GAF, roofing ...
Performance that ProtectsTM: Engineered for Cold Weather Roofing
By Jesse Sanchez. Drawing in roofing pros with hands-on impact demos, cold-weather trials and a contractor program built to strengthen year-round performance. Under bright show lights and a chorus of radar-gun beeps, TAMKO® turned its Western Roofing Expo booth into a proving ground for impact resistance, cold-weather performance and contractor ...
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