United Kingdom
Home mortgages and spray polyurethane foam as of January 7, 2025
By Richard S. Duncan, PhD, PE SPFA technical consultant. The SPFA will engage in efforts to educate mortgage companies and provide resources for proper SPF application that will be crucial to maintaining the credibility and reliability of SPF insulation. The issue regarding the denial of home mortgages in the UK due to ...
IKO North America celebrates Team IKO X2O’s Victory at ISU World Cup in Calgary
The team, sponsored by IKO Europe, secures two gold medals, sets personal records. In the photo above is the IKO Calgary manufacturing facility. Left to right: Martin Ten Hove (coach), Marten Liiv, Bart Swings, Joy Beune, Erwin Ten Hove (trainer) and Kevin Spithorst (manual therapist and bike fitter). IKO North America congratulates ...
Lessons from the World Championships of Young Roofers
By Dani Sheehan. The World Championships remind us that roofing is more than building – it's building connections, sharing experiences and honoring a craft that spans the world. In November 2024, the U.S. made its debut at the World Championships of Young Roofers hosted by the International Federation for the Roofing Trade ...
The journey to Austria: Training for a global competition
By Emma Peterson. Hear how the three teams competing for the U.S. at IFD’s World Championship of Young Roofer prepared! In November 2024, the International Federation for the Roofing Trades (IFD) hosted their 29th World Championship of Young Roofer and 72nd IFD Congress in Innsbruck, Austria. And, for the first time, the ...
Switzerland brings home four medals once again
Building envelope Switzerland – Drivers of the energy transition. Editor’s note: As RoofersCoffeeShop continues to shine a light on roofing around the world, we wanted to share information from the Swiss team at the International Federation of Roofing Trades (IFD) Young Roofers Competition. Following is a press release from the Gebaudehulle ...
Fast facts about this global shingle manufacturer
By IKO. Learn seven things you might not have known about the industry-leader IKO. We began our journey here at IKO Industries to being a global leader in shingle manufacturing all the way back in the 1951. From there, the rest was history. We are now a leading manufacturer ...
S-5! announces 50 new patents
Doubling down on innovation in 2024. S-5!, the global leader of metal roof attachments, announces the addition of 50 new patents issued in 2024 alone, bringing the total number of patents issued to 194 since its first patent application in 1991. These patents are issued by global patent agencies across multiple regions, ...
The Durable Slate Company expands into the UK Market with acquisition of Bain & Irvine, a premier Scottish roofing company
This acquisition of Bain & Irvine aligns two historic roofing companies that share a commitment to excellence and the preservation of architectural heritage. The Durable Slate Company, a U.S.-based leader in historic roofing and restoration, together with its sister company, The Durable Restoration Company, is excited to announce its expansion into ...
Slate experts assemble!
By Emma Peterson. Meet the international jury of super-experts who will choose the roofer of the year in the Best of the Best contest! Since 2020, CUPA PIZARRAS has hosted a competition called “Best of the Best.” Open to international submissions, the goal of this is to find the best ...
How the U.K. Young Roofers team prepared for Austria
By Gray Gibson, National Federation of Roofing Contractors Ltd. After proving their skillset, ability to work in a team and eagerness to absorb information, these two young professionals are representing the U.K. at this year’s World Championship. Editor’s note: The following quotes and information were originally gathered and published in the months ...
