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Give roofs room to breathe
By The Coffee Shops® Managing heat and moisture while protecting the roofing system. Roof ventilation can be easy to overlook, but it plays an important role in roof performance and longevity. Without balanced intake and exhaust ventilation, heat and moisture can become trapped in the attic, contributing to premature roof ...
The hidden profit leak contractors may be missing
By Jesse Sanchez. Small invoice discrepancies can quietly reduce margins when contractors lack the time and tools to verify every charge. Contractors closely monitor labor, material prices, fuel expenses and productivity, but InvoiceIQ highlights another threat to profitability that may be hiding in plain sight: invoice inaccuracies. Supplier relationships are ...
Save 5% on jobsite protection products
By Jesse Sanchez. Contractors can take advantage of a special discount on products designed to help protect jobsites and surrounding property. Protecting a jobsite can help roofing professionals keep projects organized while taking care of the property around the home. Through a RoofersCoffeeShop® promotion, contractors can now save on The ...
Protecting all six sides of the building envelope
By Jesse Sanchez. New single-ply, insulation and waterproofing systems support the manufacturer’s strategy to protect all six sides of the building envelope. Polyglass highlighted an expanding portfolio of roofing and waterproofing solutions during the Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association (FRSA) expo, including its official entry into the U.S. ...
Source smarter, roof faster
By Jesse Sanchez. A single source for prefabricated single-ply roofing accessories can help contractors simplify ordering, reduce delays and keep projects moving. For commercial roofing contractors, delays in sourcing accessories can quickly affect schedules, crew productivity and profitability. FlashCo’s Edge program is designed to simplify that process by giving contractors ...
Elevating outdoor design with StoneDeks
By Emma Peterson. StoneDeks eliminates the constraints of conventional deck construction, providing the beauty and permanence of stone in elevated outdoor spaces. 19 years ago, Bart Stuchell noticed that people “loved the look and permanence of stone, but traditional deck construction limited what was possible.” This sparked an idea for ...
Slate’s the way to go
By The Coffee Shops®. Why many homeowners and contractors consider natural slate roofs to be the gold standard when it comes to building the optimal home. When it comes to beautiful aesthetics and reliable durability, few traditional roofing materials come close to what natural slate can offer. Long-lasting and ...
Making valuable products, not expensive ones
By Emma Peterson. Behind the scenes of developing Versico’s innovative Temperature Sensing Gun. A couple months ago, Versico released a new product – their Temperature Sensing Gun (TSG). To learn more about this product and how it was developed, we interviewed Brian Calaman, Versico’s associate product manager. Identifying the need ...
Traction and roofing demand take center stage
By Jesse Sanchez. Jeff Cole discusses Palisade® underlayments, growing interest in metal roofing and shifting market demand during FRSA 2026. Intertape Polymer Group (IPG) brought its Palisade roofing underlayment line to Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association (FRSA) 2026, giving contractors an opportunity to experience the material’s traction firsthand. ...
The secret to successful insurance partnerships
By Emma Richardson. Company values are so much more than buzzwords – They’re the key to success. Contractors need more than policies and premiums from an insurance partner; they need steady support that helps them respond to changing project demands, tight timelines and complex insurance and bonding requirements. ...
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