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The Coast is Clear: How Metal can Thrive 1,500 feet from the Ocean
By Cass Jacoby. MetalCoffeeShop™ interviews Corynn Sheridan and Tara Faulkner about the new Tedlar® PVF films that is taking metal to places it has never been before . Heidi J. Ellsworth welcomes DuPont™ Tedlar®’s Corynn Sheridan and Metal Alliance’s Tara Faulkner to the MetalCoffeeShop soundstage LIVE! at METALCON! Any ...
This Black Metal Barndo is a Triple Threat
By Evelyn Witterholt. With a beautiful exterior made of metal, glass and wood, it’s easy to see why this Oklahoma barndo stands out from the rest! Barndominiums, a.k.a. ‘barndos’, have been on the rise across the southern U.S. for quite some time now, and it’s no wonder why. Homeowners who ...
Meet the Summit Sisters: A Roofing Crew Proving That a Woman’s Place is on the Roof
By Cass Jacoby. All female crew of roofers across Canada assemble to challenge notions of what a roofer looks like and call for better support and recruitment for women in the trades. When Michele Vindum's house needed a new roof, she had a couple of deal breakers. The roofing team ...
Making Sure Roof Penetrations Are Watertight
By Alec Doniger. Take preventative measures to avoid leaks after installing vent pipes, chimneys or anything the penetrates the roof. Although we are all roof lovers here, it remains a fact that replacing one is not simple. It requires skilled craftsmanship and an understanding of how water behaves when it ...
An Inside Look at the Metal Roofing Industry
By Evelyn Witterholt. Gain some insight into the rise of the metal roofing industry and resource recommendations from the experts. Anyone working in the roofing industry can attest to the rising popularity of metal roofing. It’s durable, highly sustainable and has a sleek look that is appealing to home and ...
Supporting Mental Health in the Workplace Could Save a Life
By Evelyn Witterholt. Discussing and providing mental health resources is necessary for all roofing and construction industry companies. Although conversations about workplace safety are constantly being had in the construction industry, these discussions tend to be about physical safety rather than mental safety. That’s why in a recent episode of ...
5 Great Holiday Gifts for Roofers
By Karen L. Edwards. Looking for the perfect gift for the roofer in your life? Check out these great ideas. With the holiday season upon us, many of you may be wondering what to give as a gift this year, so we decided to highlight some of the ones we ...
Receive a Gift of $500 for the 12 Days of Christmas
By Cass Jacoby. Beacon Roofing Supply email subscribers have something to be merry about this Holiday season as the company hosts a 12-day giveaway! Tis the season to subscribe via email to Beacon! The company is spreading cheer by giving away four $500 Visa® Gift Cards each day starting ...
‘Tis the Season of Giving in the Roofing Community
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. It is time for the roofing community to give back through foundations and education this week on Coffee Conversations. Join Heidi J. Ellsworth for a Coffee Conversation that hits the heart of the roofing industry: giving back through roofing foundations. Sponsored by Hunter Panels, this episode ...
Hurricane Ian Exacerbates Strain on Construction Industry
By Cass Jacoby. We are only a few months out from the deadly hurricane that hit Florida earlier this year, but this storm is exacerbating already present issues within the industry. Supply chain issues, skyrocketing material prices, labor shortages and now... hurricane impacts. Roofing’s newest obstacle is the impact ...
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