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Snow retention has a place on every pitch
By Jesse Sanchez. Slippery single-ply membranes are leading the call for change in commercial roofing design. When it comes to snow retention systems, most contractors picture steep-pitched residential roofs. But as Robert Alvarez of Anchor Products makes clear in this episode of the Roofing Road Trips® podcast, ignoring snow retention ...
A silent threat: The risk of powerful winds
By Jesse Sanchez Even heavy rooftop equipment isn’t immune to strong winds. Here’s how that’s changing the conversation around operational security. When Scott Carpenter describes a 60-ton HVAC unit being tossed across a roof by 65-mph winds, he isn’t telling a tall tale; he’s sounding the alarm on a very ...
Bracing for the storm
By Jesse Sanchez. This lightning protection system keeps rooftops safe, compliant and leak-resistant, with speed and precision. In a market full of mounting solutions, Anchor Products is offering something purpose-built, fast-installing and code-compliant: the Lightning Protection System. Designed to secure rooftop air terminals and cable clamps without compromising the ...
Reshaping rooftop resiliency
By Jesse Sanchez. From food plants to data centers, Anchor Products is on a mission to help secure rooftop equipment and preserve operational continuity. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Joel Stanley, founder of Anchor Products, takes listeners into the world of rooftop resiliency. Joel speaks about the gravity ...
How one roofer’s frustration sparked an industry shift
By Jesse Sanchez. Anchor Products founder took matters into his own hands and transformed rooftop safety. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Anchor Products founder Joel Stanley sat down with Heidi J. Ellsworth in Grapevine, Texas, to share the story behind his 15-year mission to solve a stubborn problem ...
The potential of rooftop solar
By Emma Peterson. Learn how the rising demand for solar offers commercial roofing contractors a great option to diversify their offerings. The demand for solar energy solutions has increased substantially in recent years. To learn more about this in the context of commercial roofing, Dani Sheehan, senior writer ...
Smarter rooftop safety systems
By Jesse Sanchez. With building codes evolving and rooftop risks on the rise, this company is setting a smarter, safer standard for the industry. On the Coffee Shop Sound Stage at the 2025 International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) convention, the focus wasn't just on roofing systems, it revolved ...
U-Anchors are Everywhere, and for Good Reason!
By Emma Peterson. See how U-Anchors are used to secure rooftop equipment for these iconic buildings across North America. The U-Anchor product line from Anchor Products is an innovative and industry-leading solution for attachment systems. With simple installation methods, superior strength and a wide range of roofing material compatibilities, this ...
A roof without anchors is a risk waiting to happen
By Jesse Sanchez. This roofing expert is sounding the alarm on rooftop safety and why code-compliant attachments are no longer optional. In a conversation that’s part technical deep-dive, part industry wake-up call, Anchor Products’ Scott Carpenter makes one thing clear: unsecured rooftop equipment isn’t just a code violation, it’s a ...
Why Snow Retention Can’t Wait
By Jesse Sanchez. As temperatures increase and summer is on the horizon, most property owners aren't thinking about snow retention, but now is the perfect time to start that conversation. You don't think about snow retention until it's snowing. Help property owners prepare for the winter months now and start ...
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