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A Frustration-free Sealant That Makes Building Envelopes Watertight
By Evelyn Witterholt. DuraGlaze Plus makes it easier than ever for contractors to seal windows and doors. Have you ever applied a sealant to a door or window and wanted to change the look of your seal? Most other sealants cure too fast, making these changes impossible to make. But ...
More Than Just Hot Air
By Adam Cabrera. With its ability to melt asphalt, the Mini-Macaden offers roofers a tool for streamlined installations. In a recent episode of Roofing Road Trips, host Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with Jim Hanson, the business development manager at SOPREMA, to discuss a game-changing piece of equipment in the ...
It was a Great Meeting in Virginia Beach
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. RoofersCoffeeShop® participates in the 56th Annual Summer Convention for Virginia Association of Roofing Professionals (VARP). RoofersCoffeeShop is known for being on the road and participating in our great roofing industry associations. Recently, I hit the road and traveled to Virginia Beach for the 56th Annual VARP ...
Medical Center’s Roof is Now Full of Life
By Evelyn Witterholt. How a new building at the Columbia University Medical Center got a vegetated roof with the help of SOPREMA. When the Columbia University Medical Center got a new building added to their campus, one of their wishes was that it could have a stable and vegetated roof. ...
Don’t Miss Out on the VARP 56th Annual Summer Convention!
By Anna Lockhart. Hear from inspirational speakers, partake in educational sessions and network with fellow VARP members at the upcoming convention. The Virginia Association of Roofing Professionals (VARP) will host their 56th Annual Summer Convention August 2-4, 2023, in Virginia Beach, Virginia. This event is an opportunity for ...
Top June Stories: Drones, New Subcontractor Rules and Safety Committees
By Evelyn Witterholt. Here’s what’s been trending on the RoofersCoffeeShop®(RCS) newsroom this past month. When looking at our most-read articles from last month, it’s clear to us that members of the roofing industry are very interested in drone technology. Two of our most popular articles were about utilizing drone photography ...
Top June Stories: Safety Committee Meetings, Machine Upgrades and New Employee Classification Rules
By Evelyn Witterholt. Here’s what has been trending on the MetalCoffeeShop™ (MCS) newsroom this past month. Safety is once again a trending topic this past month on MCS. Metal roofing businesses know that safety is a top priority, and many have created safety committees as a way of taking action. ...
What You Need to Know About the 2023 FRSA Expo
By Evelyn Witterholt. Here are just a few of the important sessions and booths you should visit at this year’s FRSA Expo. The Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association (FRSA)’s 101st Annual Convention is taking place this July 12-14, and we have a feeling that this event will be ...
The Machine That’s Changing the Roofing Industry
By Evelyn Witterholt. The MINI-MACADEN® makes it easier for contractors to lay bituminous membranes and is even available for rental. Commercial roofing contractors know that the process of laying bituminous membrane takes quite a bit of time. Considering how much time is spent having to hand weld a membrane to ...
Jim Hanson - Test Drive a Mini Macaden Today! - PODCAST TRANSCRIPTION
Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with Jim Hanson of SOPREMA. You can read the interview below or listen to the podcast. Intro/Outro: Welcome to Roofing Road Trips with Heidi. Explore the roofing industry through the eyes of a long-term professional within the trade. Listen ...
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