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<title>Whole-home resilience takes center stage at IBS</title>
<link>https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/whole-home-resilience-takes-center-stage-at-ibs</link>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 18:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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            style=' '  loading='lazy' /><br><p>By Jesse Sanchez.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Learn how integrated roofing, siding and solar solutions help contractors deliver durability, energy efficiency and design flexibility.&nbsp;</h2>

<p>At the International Builders&rsquo; Show (IBS) in Orlando, Florida, resilience emerged as a defining theme across the show floor. As contractors respond to more severe weather, rising homeowner expectations and mounting insurance challenges, the conversation is shifting from individual products to whole-system performance. That broader approach was on display at the <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/certainteed">CertainTeed</a> booth, where <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SblPp0x74YE">the company highlighted</a> how roofing, siding and solar products can work together to strengthen the entire home.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Samantha Gillenwater, part of the product management team for CertainTeed Roofing, said durability begins with impact resistance. &ldquo;When we talk about resiliency, one of the biggest things we talk about is impact resistance,&rdquo; Samantha said. She pointed to the NorthGate ClimateFlex shingle, which uses polymer-modified asphalt to improve flexibility and help reduce damage from hail.&nbsp;</p>

<p>That focus speaks directly to conditions many homeowners now face. With deductibles rising and claims becoming more difficult to navigate, long-term roof performance has become a more urgent concern. Samantha said the goal is to &ldquo;get it right the first time,&rdquo; giving contractors a stronger way to position roofing systems built to withstand repeated weather exposure without constant replacement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At the same time, performance expectations now extend beyond impact resistance alone. Energy efficiency and code compliance are also shaping product development, particularly in regions with stricter standards. CertainTeed&rsquo;s Landmark Solaris shingles, including newly introduced colors, are designed to meet updated solar reflectance requirements in markets where those values are becoming more important. The company has also expanded its wind warranty offering, with coverage up to 160 miles per hour and unlimited coverage available when the full roofing system is installed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>That systems-driven strategy continues beyond the roofline. Kyle Miller of CertainTeed&rsquo;s siding products group said contractors are increasingly looking for materials that combine performance with visual variety. &ldquo;Customers are looking to provide different textures, different colors, and different mixed materials on their builds,&rdquo; Kyle said. Products such as panelized stone veneer systems and polymer siding are intended to simplify installation while also improving durability and curb appeal.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Taken together, the product lineup reflects a larger shift in the market. For contractors, resilience is no longer about solving one problem at a time. It is increasingly about offering coordinated solutions that protect the full structure while helping homeowners balance durability, efficiency and design.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SblPp0x74YE"><strong>Watch the full interview to learn more about building resilient, whole-home systems that help contractors deliver long-term performance and value!</strong></a></p>

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<title>La importancia de entender los números de tu empresa</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 03:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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            style=' '  loading='lazy' /><br><p>Por Alberto Torres.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Aprenda sobre conceptos financieros clave que ayudan a los contratistas en sus operaciones diarias.&nbsp;</h2>

<p>En la industria del techado, saber instalar un buen techo es solo una parte del &eacute;xito. Para que una empresa realmente crezca y mantenga la eficiencia, los due&ntilde;os tambi&eacute;n deben entender a fondo los n&uacute;meros detr&aacute;s de su negocio para tomar decisiones estrat&eacute;gicas. <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/rcs-lunch-learn">En este episodio de Almuerzo y Aprendizaje</a>, Jessica Bravo habla con <a href="https://lingodocs.com/">Armando Salgado</a> sobre conceptos financieros claves dise&ntilde;ados espec&iacute;ficamente para contratistas de techado. Desde la importancia de saber tomar buenas decisiones financieras en el negocio hasta que estrategias usar para mejorar la productividad, esta conversaci&oacute;n ofrece consejos pr&aacute;cticos que se pueden aplicar directamente al d&iacute;a a d&iacute;a.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Armando radica en el estado de Omaha, Nebraska, y ha colaborado con <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/certainteed">CertainTeed</a> y <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/srs-distribution-inc">SRS Distibution</a> para capacitar y entrenar a due&ntilde;os de negocios que son clientes de estas compa&ntilde;&iacute;as, ya que esa es su pasi&oacute;n. Como due&ntilde;o de una compa&ntilde;&iacute;a de construcci&oacute;n y marketing para la industria del techado, Santiago comenta: &ldquo;La mitad de tu negocio no es estar arriba de los techos o lidiar con ajustadore de aseguranzas, sino c&oacute;mo mantienes las finanzas de tu negocio.&rdquo; &Eacute;l recalca que no importa qu&eacute; tan bueno alguien sea instalando sistemas; si no saben manejar sus finanzas corren el riesgo de que su negocio pueda caer.&nbsp;</p>

<p>En una universidad de Nebraska, Armando ha sido entrenador por diez a&ntilde;os. &Eacute;l comenta que muchas de las preguntas que hoy se hacen sobre los negocios son muy similares a las de a&ntilde;os anteriores. Algunas de las preguntas incluyen temas como auditorias del IRS, seguros o regulaciones estatales, as&iacute; como por qu&eacute; el negocio no est&aacute; generando ganancias. Armando dice: &ldquo;Los negocios p&eacute;quenos son muy reactivos y no proactivos, reaccionan ya cuando el problema est&aacute; encima y no toman los pasos adecuados para estar preparados para cualquier tipo de problema.&rdquo; Tambi&eacute;n agrega que, en ocasiones &ldquo;quiz&aacute;s es necesario dar tres pasos hacia atr&aacute;s y regresar al punto en el que est&aacute;n ahora, para que la fundaci&oacute;n de su negocio sea m&aacute;s fuerte.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Armando habla de cu&aacute;les son los conceptos financieros clave para contratistas de techado, considerando que un negocio peque&ntilde;o puede ser de hasta de un mill&oacute;n de d&oacute;lares. Tambi&eacute;n destaca la importancia de conocer cuanto ingreso genera el negocio y entender conceptos clave como los costos directos, costos indirectos y el margen de ganancia. Recalcando que es crucial que se mantengan registros de todo el dinero que entra y sale del negocio. &ldquo;Un PNL en cualquier tipo de negocio tiene que ser primordial,&rdquo; dice Armando.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Una de las recomendaciones que Armando da para due&ntilde;os de negocios es, &ldquo;Tomen una educaci&oacute;n b&aacute;sica en c&oacute;mo administrar sus negocios.&rdquo; Tambi&eacute;n dice que preg&uacute;ntale a su preparador de impuestos que les den asesor&iacute;a sobre como tener sus finanzas bajo control y &ldquo;Aprender a analizar el flujo de efectivo en proyectos de techado o de la aseguranza menos la salida de dinero,&rdquo; es muy importante ya que puede evitarles dolores de cabeza en el futuro. Finalmente, Armando recuerda que el IRS no toma en cuenta si el negocio tuvo obst&aacute;culos durante el a&ntilde;o o si el due&ntilde;o enfrento problemas personales. Los impuestos deben pagarse en la fecha establecida, por lo que mantener las finanzas organizadas no es solo una buena pr&aacute;ctica, sino una necesidad.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/webinar/alcanzando-el-exito-financiero">Escuchar o ver el video</a> de este episodio para descubrir m&aacute;s de la experiencia y consejos para contratistas.&nbsp;</strong></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>Liderazgo con visión</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 03:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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            style=' '  loading='lazy' /><br><p>Por Alberto Torres.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Como desarrollar una mentalidad de l&iacute;der en el negocio del roofing.&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2>

<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/rcs-lunch-learn">En este episodio de Almuerzo y Aprendizaje</a>, Jessica Bravo y <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/moises-morales-rcs-influencer-en-espanol">Mois&eacute;s Morales</a> de Select Adjusters conversan sobre los principios del liderazgo que pueden ayudar a los contratistas de techado a convertirse en l&iacute;deres visionarios dentro de la industria.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Para Mois&eacute;s uno de los puntos m&aacute;s importantes es cambiar la mentalidad. Explica que muchos latinos est&aacute;n acostumbrados a trabajar principalmente con las manos, pero que la herramienta m&aacute;s importante que tienen es la mente. Tener una visi&oacute;n clara de hacia d&oacute;nde quiere llegar es fundamental para lograr las metas de un negocio. Seg&uacute;n Mois&eacute;s, la misi&oacute;n es algo en lo que se debe trabajar todos los d&iacute;as. Durante la conversaci&oacute;n plantea algunas preguntas clave para los contratistas: &ldquo;Que haces todos los d&iacute;as para cumplir tu visi&oacute;n? &iquest;Como te aseguras de que tus clientes est&eacute;n protegidos y satisfechos?&rdquo; Tambi&eacute;n destaca que conocer los valores de tu empresa es esencial, ya que esos valores gu&iacute;an las decisiones de tu negocio. Entre estos valores que menciona se encuentran: Que todos ganen, el crecimiento y la versatilidad.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Todos ganan:&nbsp;&nbsp;</h3>

<p>En Select Adjusters, cada decisi&oacute;n debe beneficiar a todas las partes involucradas. Esto significa que el vendedor, el cliente y la empresa deben obtener un resultado positivo. Si todos ganan, es m&aacute;s probable que la decisi&oacute;n sea la correcta.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Crecimiento:&nbsp;</h3>

<p>Cada decisi&oacute;n que se toma dentro de un negocio debe impulsar el crecimiento. Si una decisi&oacute;n no ayuda a avanzar o mejorar, probablemente este empujando a la empresa en la decisi&oacute;n equivocada.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Versatilidad:&nbsp;&nbsp;</h3>

<p>La industria del techado est&aacute; en constante cambio. Por eso, la capacidad de adaptarse r&aacute;pidamente es esencial. Ser vers&aacute;til significa poder ajustar estrategias cuando algo no est&aacute; funcionando, sin perder de la vista la meta principal.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Durante los &uacute;ltimos cinco a&ntilde;os, Mois&eacute;s ha llevado su presentaci&oacute;n sobre liderazgo a diferentes partes de la industria. La idea, explica, es ayudar a otros profesionales&mdash;especialmente a latinos que est&aacute;n comenzando&mdash; a evitar algunos de los obst&aacute;culos que el mismo enfrento al iniciar su negocio. El proyecto comenz&oacute; durante la pandemia de COVID-19, cuando Mois&eacute;s conoci&oacute; a <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/search?s=Julissa+Chavez">Julissa Chavez</a> a trav&eacute;s de una plataforma digital en la industria. La visi&oacute;n de ayudar a m&aacute;s latinos dentro de la industria fue lo que realmente lo motivo a comenzar este proyecto. &ldquo;En mi mente, estoy tratando de ser la persona que yo no tuve, la persona que me hubiera gustado tener como mentor,&rdquo; comenta. Tambi&eacute;n enfatiza la importancia de retribuir a la comunidad compartiendo conocimiento con quienes est&aacute;n comenzando o atravesando momentos dif&iacute;ciles en sus negocios. Para el, el apoyo entre profesionales hispanos es clave para fortalecer la industria. latinos dentro de la industria fue lo que realmente lo motivo a comenzar este proyecto. &ldquo;En mi mente, estoy tratando de ser la persona que yo no tuve, la persona que me hubiera gustado tener como mentor,&rdquo; comenta. Tambi&eacute;n enfatiza la importancia de retribuir a la comunidad compartiendo conocimiento con quienes est&aacute;n comenzando o atravesando momentos dif&iacute;ciles en sus negocios. Para el, el apoyo entre profesionales hispanos es clave para fortalecer la industria.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Mois&eacute;s tambi&eacute;n recuerda la experiencia de asistir a la graduaci&oacute;n de certificaciones de <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/certainteed">CertainTeed</a>. Ver la emoci&oacute;n y la felicidad en los rostros de quienes recib&iacute;an sus certificados fue un momento significativo. &ldquo;Estos certificados son algo importante para cada uno de ellos,&rdquo; comenta. Para el, estos eventos son m&aacute;s que simples ceremonias. Son oportunidades para que los profesionales se conecten, compartan experiencias y encuentren apoyo cuando enfrentan desaf&iacute;os en sus negocios.&nbsp;</p>

<p>En sus entrenamientos, Mois&eacute;s tambi&eacute;n comparte ocho h&aacute;bitos de trabajo que pueden influir positivamente en el bienestar y el &eacute;xito profesional.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<ol>
	<li>Tener y mantener una gran actitud&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Estar a tiempo&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Estar preparado&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Trabajar un d&iacute;a completo&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Trabajar tu territorio correctamente&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Respetar el cliente y tu compa&ntilde;&iacute;a&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Entender tu oportunidad&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Tomar el control&nbsp;</li>
</ol>

<p>Estos h&aacute;bitos, explica, pueden tener un impacto poderoso tanto en el &eacute;xito del negocio como en el crecimiento personal. Recalcando que: &ldquo;El comportamiento que se repite regularmente tiende a ocurrir de manera inconsciente.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Para Mois&eacute;s, uno de los aspectos m&aacute;s importantes del liderazgo es predicar con el ejemplo. Los lideres tienen una gran influencia sobre sus equipos, y muchas veces los empleados replican lo que ven. &ldquo;Tu equipo va a hacer el 80% de lo que tu como l&iacute;der hagas,&rdquo; comenta. Por eso, los lideres deben esforzarse constantemente por ser la mejor versi&oacute;n de s&iacute; mismos. Despu&eacute;s de todo, el comportamiento de un equipo suele ser el reflejo de la persona que lo dirige.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Finalmente, Mois&eacute;s concluye que, si un equipo no entiende claramente la visi&oacute;n del negocio, ser&aacute; muy dif&iacute;cil que pueda seguir los pasos correctos para alcanzar el &eacute;xito dentro de la industria. El liderazgo no se trata solo de dirigir un negocio, sino de inspirar a otros a crecer. Para Mois&eacute;s, desarrollar lideres dentro de la industria del techado es una forma de abrir m&aacute;s oportunidades para la pr&oacute;xima generaci&oacute;n de contratistas. A trav&eacute;s de conversaciones como estas, su objetivo es claro: compartir conocimientos, motivar a otros y demostrar que, con visi&oacute;n, disciplina y los valores correctos, es posible construir un negocio exitoso.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/webinar/liderazgo-visionario-para-el-xito-en-techado">Escuchar o ver el video</a> de este episodio para descubrir m&aacute;s de la experiencia y consejos para contratistas.&nbsp;</strong></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>Cuidándonos unos a otros</title>
<link>https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/cuidandonos-unos-a-otros</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 03:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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            style=' '  loading='lazy' /><br><p>Por Jenny Yu, traducido por Alberto Torres.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>El primer evento de renovaci&oacute;n de techo del Consejo de Central Oregon de National Women in Roofing regal&oacute; a un veterano local un techo nuevo.&nbsp;</h2>

<p>En su primer evento de reemplazo de techo, el Consejo de Central Oregon de <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/nwir">National Women in Roofing (NWIR)</a> le entreg&oacute; a un veterano local un techo nuevo en Redmond, Oreg&oacute;n.&nbsp;</p>

<p>El evento, llamado &ldquo;Raise the Roof for a Hero&rdquo;, reuni&oacute; a m&aacute;s de una docena de empresas que donaron su tiempo, materiales y mano de obra para apoyar al veterano Larry Moyer.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&ldquo;National Women in Roofing es un grupo generoso,&rdquo; dijo Larry a <a href="https://ktvz.com/community/2025/10/02/its-really-something-national-women-in-roofing-local-council-gifts-new-roof-to-redmond-veteran/">KTVZ News</a>. &ldquo;Son un grupo maravilloso de personas de diferentes negocios. Es realmente algo especial.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p>

<p>NWIR es una organizaci&oacute;n basada en voluntariado que apoya y promueve las carreras de mujeres profesionales en la industria de techado. Su cap&iacute;tulo de Central Oregon se lanz&oacute; a principios de 2025, y este reemplazo de techo destac&oacute; su valor fundamental de impacto: buscar marcar una diferencia y contribuir positivamente a la vida de otros.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&ldquo;Podemos hacer algo realmente especial simplemente al unirnos y ofrecer lo que sea que sea nuestra fortaleza, y este es el resultado,&rdquo; afirm&oacute; Amy Cashman, gerente de redes sociales de NWIR.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Otro valor fundamental de NWIR es la conexi&oacute;n &mdash; construir y mantener relaciones significativas &mdash; y el evento resalt&oacute; el poder de reunir a muchas personas y empresas diferentes por una causa com&uacute;n.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&ldquo;<a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/certainteed">CertainTeed</a> y yo estamos m&aacute;s que felices de apoyar a Oregon Band of Brothers, NWIR y, por supuesto, al veterano que tenemos aqu&iacute; hoy,&rdquo; dijo Jack McDonnell, gerente de territorio de CertainTeed. &ldquo;Mi abuelo es veterano. Fue infante de Marina en Vietnam, as&iacute; que eso me motiva en gran medida.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Otros patrocinadores del cap&iacute;tulo Central Oregon de NWIR y del evento Raise the Roof incluyeron <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/srs-distribution-inc">SRS Distribution</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/gaf">GAF</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/resisto">RESISTO</a> by <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/soprema-2">SOPREMA</a> y RoofersCoffeeShop&reg;.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Para Larry, esta experiencia fue una afirmaci&oacute;n y un recordatorio sobre c&oacute;mo vivir. &ldquo;Est&aacute;n tratando de devolver a la comunidad, y eso es algo que yo hago mucho,&rdquo; dijo Larry, resaltando el deber que todos tenemos unos con otros. &ldquo;Es algo importante para todos &mdash; no me importa qui&eacute;n seas o de d&oacute;nde vengas. Cu&iacute;dense unos a otros.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>Fuente de la foto: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/8026592860798644/">National Women in Roofing</a></em></p>

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<title>How CertainTeed is helping contractors stand out</title>
<link>https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/how-certainteed-is-helping-contractors-stand-out</link>
<description>how-certainteed-is-helping-contractors-stand-out</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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<h2>CertainTeed used IRE 2026 to showcase products, training and support designed to help contractors differentiate their businesses.&nbsp;</h2>

<p>At the 2026 <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/ire">International Roofing Expo (IRE)</a> in Las Vegas, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/certainteed">CertainTeed</a> used its presence to emphasize a central message for contractors: standing out in today&rsquo;s market requires more than just a strong product line. Across multiple live interviews from <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cU8oFdGnP6c">the show floor</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcAG61BR2LY&amp;list=PLRcDNgR2cBzI9LeWyWr5r1zLb5zxeC2Rg&amp;index=64">The Coffee Shops&trade; sound stage</a>, company leaders described the brand&rsquo;s broader strategy built around product performance, contractor education and business support.&nbsp;</p>

<p>That focus was evident throughout the booth, where CertainTeed highlighted both commercial and residential offerings aimed at helping contractors respond to shifting code requirements, weather demands and customer expectations. On the commercial side, District Sales Manager John Schultz pointed to CoolStar Ultra as one example of that approach. Designed around California energy code requirements, the low-slope product line offers high reflectivity along with fire-rated options. Emphasizing the performance benefits tied to evolving codes, John explained, &ldquo;Title 31, Title 24, it says, &lsquo;Hey, we&rsquo;re requiring it. It&rsquo;s by code to cool down the roof, to cool down the building, to make your energy costs cheaper.&rsquo;&rdquo; He also noted that contractors working on projects with both steep- and low-slope sections can use color-matched systems to create a more unified appearance while maintaining one warranty.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On the residential side, Go-to-Market Manager Samantha Gillenwater highlighted three new Landmark Solaris colors developed with California compliance in mind. The products use solar-reflective granules to help keep roofs cooler, giving contractors another way to bring energy efficiency into conversations with homeowners without sacrificing curb appeal. Demonstrating both performance and aesthetics, Samantha said, &ldquo;The solar reflective granules in them actually reflect the sun. So, they keep your roof a little bit cooler.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Still, the company&rsquo;s message extended beyond individual products. Senior Product Manager James White said CertainTeed&rsquo;s focus is on &ldquo;resilience both at the component level and the system level,&rdquo; pointing to the company&rsquo;s six-part Integrity Roof System and newly launched wind warranty. In a separate interview, James also expressed the broader market demand driving those efforts, saying, &ldquo;I think if I was to summarize what contractors are looking for, it&rsquo;s really differentiation.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p>

<p>That same focus shaped the company&rsquo;s contractor support strategy. Joe Thompson, senior manager of exterior products training, said the revamped Contractors Edge program remains rooted in education across residential roofing, commercial roofing, siding and solar. Joe shared, &ldquo;Basically what we look at as we educate the individuals so the company can grow and be successful.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch the interviews to learn more about how CertainTeed is helping contractors differentiate through products, training and support!&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<title>Make cool connections at the 2026 CRRC conference</title>
<link>https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/make-cool-connections-at-the-2026-crrc-conference</link>
<description>make-cool-connections-at-the-2026-crrc-conference</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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            style=' '  loading='lazy' /><br><p>By Emma Peterson.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Everything you need to know about the reimagined 2026 CRRC Annual Conference.&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Don&#39;t forget your boots and your hat as you plan your trip down to San Antonio, Texas for this year&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/cool-roof-rating-council-2">Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC)</a> conference! This three-day conference (June 16-18, 2026) is a new event taking the place of the CRRC Annual Meeting. With the rebrand, CRRC is aiming to continue to grow the event to include more professionals, participation and presentations all about cool surfaces.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<h3>The schedule at a glance&nbsp;</h3>

<p>This year&rsquo;s event, which is sponsored by industry-leading companies such as <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/duro-last">Duro-Last</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/gaf">GAF</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/certainteed">Certainteed</a> and the team here at RoofersCoffeeShop&reg;, follows the theme of &ldquo;Cool Connections.&rdquo; As part of this theming, the CRRC team has introduced a new interactive breakout session during the conference that will &ldquo;foster deeper conversations around the CRRC&rsquo;s activities.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Everything will kick off on Tuesday, June 16 with the CRRC member meeting. As in past years, this meeting will &ldquo;feature organizational updates, the Board election [and the] presentation of the Marty Hastings Award.&rdquo;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>That evening, there will be a cocktail reception, complimentary to all ticket-holders, that is a great chance to network and have fun with your peers in the industry. The following day (June 17), the CRRC technical and education committees will meet. Closing the conference, Thursday (June 18), will host the CRRC Board of Directors meeting.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Additionally, this year&rsquo;s conference will feature three incredible guest speakers, Dr. Larry Kalkstein (president of Applied Climatologists), Jake Medley (executive director of the Louisville, Kentucky mayor&rsquo;s office of sustainability) and Tim Hebrink (a corporate scientist for 3M Corporate Research Process Lab).&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Registration and other logistics&nbsp;</h3>

<p>The show will be hosted at the <a href="https://thompsonriverwalkhyatt.sanantoniothotel.com/en/">Thompson San Antonio Riverwalk</a>! This hotel is located just over a mile from San Antonio&rsquo;s La Villita Historic Arts Village and just 12 miles from the San Antonio International airport.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Registration for this year&rsquo;s conference is currently open for both CRRC members and nonmembers. Rates through May 18, 2026 for members are $449 and for nonmembers $599 (plus service fees). From May 19 until registration closes on June 8, a late registration fee will apply.&nbsp;</p>

<p>There are also still options to <a href="https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fcoolroofs.us9.list-manage.com%2ftrack%2fclick%3fu%3dcb1bbdd672b9961f45498f113%26id%3d6a31c8e125%26e%3d477ae9d4ee&amp;c=E,1,GVXAtPhjF5uKGuofKEw2Yt-OelVzre69-lMMvtB8PH_TwJPs70ZW9kjPbqsClxGMeU6W57QQ3LZyTDBjk8K9odSMq4m9UelwGl7OWR1ZcP9tc84-Li_OqpweFDst&amp;typo=1">sponsor the event</a> (open until March 31, 2026). This is a great opportunity to show support for CRRC&rsquo;s mission and help the entire construction industry move towards a more sustainable, cooler future!&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://coolroofs.org/membership/annual-conference"><strong>Learn more and get your tickets today!</strong></a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>Highlighting solar, cool roofing and FORTIFIED-compliant systems</title>
<link>https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/highlighting-solar-cool-roofing-and-fortified-compliant-systems</link>
<description>highlighting-solar-cool-roofing-and-fortified-compliant-systems</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 21:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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            style=' '  loading='lazy' /><br><p>By Jesse Sanchez.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>CertainTeed turns heads with its solar-ready shingles, FORTIFIED-compliant systems and a booth design that kept the crowd buzzing.&nbsp;</h2>

<p><a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/certainteed">CertainTeed</a> brought more than just sharp displays and soft carpet to booth 225 at the Western Roofing Expo 2025; it brought solutions designed for where the roofing industry is headed. &ldquo;This show&rsquo;s been great,&rdquo; said Brian Stanford <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QNbsBSTVzU&amp;list=PLRcDNgR2cBzKFN3WHWZBT4W3qZ9pm6c-K&amp;index=14">on the RoofersCoffeeShop&reg; sound stage</a>. &ldquo;We&rsquo;ve had a lot of people coming through the booth.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Contractors attending the show zeroed in on innovation, showing marked interest in new product launches and advanced systems. At the top of that list: solar and cool roofing. CertainTeed Solaris shingles, engineered to reflect solar heat, drew particular interest from West Coast professionals looking to reduce heat gain in sunny climates like Las Vegas.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The company also emphasized its collaboration with the <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/cool-roof-rating-council-2">Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC)</a>, ensuring its products meet stringent reflectivity standards. But solar and energy efficiency weren&rsquo;t the only talking points. CertainTeed is also pushing forward with its FORTIFIED-compliant products, designed to give homeowners and contractors a stronger edge against extreme weather. The company recently added roof tape and a new starter product to the system.&nbsp;</p>

<p>To support contractors in the field, CertainTeed offers more than just materials. &ldquo;One of the things we really emphasize is our marketing materials and our contractor programs,&rdquo; Brian said. &ldquo;So, they have all that information, and they are able to talk to the homeowners.&rdquo; He added that having literature and samples helps contractors show they are knowledgeable and capable of delivering a roof that makes a homeowner the talk of the neighborhood.&nbsp;</p>

<p>When contractors face tough questions, CertainTeed provides direct access to its in-house experts for support. &ldquo;We have a great sales team who is super knowledgeable across the country,&rdquo; Brian said. &ldquo;Whether it&#39;s the territory manager, our folks in R&amp;D who can answer some of those very scientific type questions, or even our contractor team that goes out and helps with installs.&rdquo; He emphasized the company&rsquo;s longevity and dependability, saying, &ldquo;CertainTeed has been around for over 120 years. We&rsquo;re reliable. We&#39;ve been around. We&#39;re going to be here and that&#39;s why we stand behind our products.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QNbsBSTVzU&amp;list=PLRcDNgR2cBzKFN3WHWZBT4W3qZ9pm6c-K&amp;index=14"><strong>Watch the full interview to learn more about CertainTeed&rsquo;s latest roofing systems and contractor support tools!</strong></a></p>

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<title>Taking care of each other</title>
<link>https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/taking-care-of-each-other</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 06:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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            style=' '  loading='lazy' /><br><p>By Jenny Yu.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<h2>The National Women in Roofing&rsquo;s Central Oregon Council&rsquo;s first reroof event gifted a local veteran with a free new roof.&nbsp;</h2>

<p>For their first reroof event, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/nwir">The National Women in Roofing</a>&rsquo;s Central Oregon Council gave a local veteran a new roof in Redmond, Oregon.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The event, titled &ldquo;Raise the Roof for a Hero,&rdquo; gathered more than a dozen businesses that donated their time, materials and labor to support veteran Larry Moyer.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>&ldquo;The National Women in Roofing is a giving group,&rdquo; Larry <a href="https://ktvz.com/community/2025/10/02/its-really-something-national-women-in-roofing-local-council-gifts-new-roof-to-redmond-veteran/">told KTVZ News</a>. &ldquo;They&rsquo;re a wonderful bunch of people from all different businesses. It&rsquo;s really something.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The NWIR is a volunteer-based organization that supports and advances the careers of women roofing professionals. Its Central Oregon chapter launched early 2025, and this reroof showcased its core value of impact: seeking to make a difference and contributing positively to the lives of others.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>&ldquo;We are able to do something really special just by coming together and volunteering whatever it is that our strength is, and this is the result,&rdquo; Amy Cashman, NWIR social media manager, stated.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Another NWIR core value is connection &mdash; building and maintaining meaningful relationships &mdash; and the event brought to the forefront the power of bringing many different people and companies coming together for a shared cause.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>&ldquo;<a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/certainteed">CertainTeed</a> and I are more than happy to support Oregon Band of Brothers, NWIR and, of course, the veteran we have here today,&rdquo; said Jack McDonnell, territory manager of CertainTeed. &ldquo;My grandfather is a veteran. He was a Marine in Vietnam, so that motivates me to a significant extent.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Other sponsors of the NWIR Central Oregon chapter and the Raise the Roof event included <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/srs-distribution-inc">SRS Distribution</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/gaf">GAF</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/resisto">RESISTO</a> by <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/soprema-2">SOPREMA</a> and RoofersCoffeeShop&reg;.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>For Larry, this experience served as an affirmation and a reminder about how to live. &ldquo;They&rsquo;re trying to give back to the community, and that&rsquo;s what I do a lot,&rdquo; Larry stated, emphasizing the duty we all have to one another. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s an important thing for all of us &mdash; I don&rsquo;t care who you are or where you&rsquo;re from. Take care of each other.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>Photo source: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/8026592860798644/">National Women in Roofing</a></em></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>Scanifly becomes the exclusive design platform for CertainTeed® SunStyle® Solar Roofing</title>
<link>https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/scanifly-becomes-the-exclusive-design-platform-for-certainteed-sunstyle-solar-roofing</link>
<description>scanifly-becomes-the-exclusive-design-platform-for-certainteed-sunstyle-solar-roofing</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 22:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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            style=' '  loading='lazy' /><br><h2>This partnership extends CertainTeed&#39;s commitment to quality and consistency by giving contractors a faster, more accessible design experience, backed by the accuracy Scanifly is known for.</h2>

<p>Scanifly, the solar industry&#39;s leader in PV design and field operations software, announced today an exclusive partnership with CertainTeed, a Saint-Gobain company and North American leader in building products, making Scanifly the official design platform for CertainTeed SunStyle solar roof systems. The SunStyle Designer gives contractors and roofers a dedicated, more intuitive way to design SunStyle systems, generate accurate production estimates and export comprehensive installation reports &mdash; available across both Scanifly&#39;s remote and drone-based design environments.</p>

<p>SunStyle is one of the most visually distinctive and premium solar roofing products on the market, characterized by its signature diamond-pattern shingle layout and architectural craftsmanship. CertainTeed has always prioritized quality and consistency in every SunStyle design. This partnership extends that commitment by giving contractors a faster, more accessible design experience, backed by the accuracy Scanifly is known for.</p>

<p>The Scanifly + SunStyle Designer delivers immediate advantages:</p>

<ul>
	<li>A contractor-friendly interface that simplifies the design process and reduces time from design to install-ready documentation</li>
	<li>Automated shingle placement with adjustable layout parameters, including start points and small/large shingle selection</li>
	<li>Real-time production calculations that update as active and inactive shingles are modified</li>
	<li>Extensive reports that consolidate shingle layouts, batten layouts, cut sheets and BOMs into a single export</li>
	<li>Manufacturer-specific hardware lists that reflect actual roof conditions</li>
</ul>

<p>&quot;SunStyle is a cutting-edge product that is raising the ceiling for Building Integrated PV (BIPV) applications,&quot; noted Jason Steinberg, CEO of Scanifly. &quot;We built the SunStyle Designer to serve as a singular platform for contractors to sell, design and install projects faster and more accurately, which is at the core of Scanifly&#39;s holistic mission. We&#39;re excited to introduce many current Scanifly contractors to the SunStyle product, while simultaneously continuing to deepen our relationship with CertainTeed.&quot;</p>

<p>&quot;Scanifly&#39;s platform gives our contractor network the design experience SunStyle has always deserved,&quot; said Andrew Wickham, senior director of product - solar at CertainTeed. &quot;Contractors can now design with a tool that reflects SunStyle&#39;s commitment to quality, generate accurate reports and go to market with confidence.&quot;</p>

<p>From first layout to install-day documentation, the entire SunStyle design process lives inside Scanifly. Contractors can get started by reaching out to Scanifly or CertainTeed directly to set up an account, and Scanifly&#39;s dedicated SunStyle training, led by an experienced solar professional, walks your team through everything they need to design with confidence.</p>

<p>For contractors interested in using the software to explore the SunStyle product, contact CertainTeed or Scanifly directly to access an account and experience the tools in real time. Scanifly provides custom training for this program, led by a seasoned solar professional.</p>

<p>Solar contractors and roofers can access the SunStyle Designer starting today. Visit <a href="https://scanifly.com/certainteed-sunstyle-design/" target="_blank">https://scanifly.com/certainteed-sunstyle-design/</a> to learn more.</p>

<p><strong>About Scanifly </strong></p>

<p>Scanifly is the only solar design software that lets you create PV layouts instantly with AI, then verify with drones for perfect install-day accuracy &mdash; all on one platform. Contractors using Scanifly&#39;s mobile, web and drone-based technology cut site survey time by 90% and eliminate design revisions. Learn more at <a href="http://scanifly.com" target="_blank">scanifly.com</a>.</p>

<p><strong>About CertainTeed </strong></p>

<p>With innovative building solutions made possible through its comprehensive offering of interior and exterior products, CertainTeed is transforming how the industry builds. As leaders in building science and sustainable construction, CertainTeed makes it easier than ever to create high-performance, energy-efficient places to live, work and play, so that together we can make the world a better home.</p>

<p>A subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, one of the world&#39;s largest and oldest building products companies, CertainTeed has more than 6,900 employees and more than 60 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada. <a href="http://www.certainteed.com" target="_blank">www.certainteed.com</a></p>

<p><strong>About Saint-Gobain </strong></p>

<p>Worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures and distributes materials and services for the construction and industrial markets. Its integrated solutions for the renovation of public and private buildings, light construction and the decarbonization of construction and industry are developed through a continuous innovation process and provide sustainability and performance. The Group, celebrating its 360th anniversary in 2025, remains more committed than ever to its purpose, &ldquo;MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER HOME&rdquo;.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title>Donde la comunidad, la confianza y la conexión fueron protagonistas</title>
<link>https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/post/donde-la-comunidad-la-confianza-y-la-conexin-fueron-protagonistas</link>
<description>donde-la-comunidad-la-confianza-y-la-conexin-fueron-protagonistas</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 03:00:00 PDT</pubDate>
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            style=' '  loading='lazy' /><br><h2>Donde la comunidad, la confianza y la conexi&oacute;n fueron protagonistas&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Desde momentos de crecimiento personal hasta poderosos recordatorios de por qu&eacute; las relaciones importan, nuestro equipo vivi&oacute; IRE como una celebraci&oacute;n del progreso, tanto individual como colectivo.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Las ferias del roofing a menudo se miden por los pies cuadrados, los n&uacute;meros de asistencia y los nuevos lanzamientos de productos. Pero para el equipo de The Coffee Shops&trade;, la&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/ire">International Roofing Expo (IRE)</a>&nbsp;nos record&oacute; que el coraz&oacute;n de esta industria siempre ha sido su gente.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Aqu&iacute; est&aacute; IRE 2026, contada a trav&eacute;s de las voces de nuestro equipo.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Crecer en nuevos roles y con nueva confianza&nbsp;</h3>

<p>Jessica Bravo, nuestra coordinadora del programa En Espa&ntilde;ol, reflexion&oacute; sobre cu&aacute;nto puede cambiar en solo un a&ntilde;o cuando la oportunidad se encuentra con el valor:&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote>
<p><img src="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/uploads/media/2026/02/ire-where-community-confidence-and-connection-took-center-stage-1.JPG" style="float:right; height:300px; margin-left:20px; width:400px" /></p>

<p>IRE 2026 fue inolvidable. Para m&iacute;, fue una oportunidad para salir de mi zona de confort. El a&ntilde;o pasado yo estaba detr&aacute;s de la c&aacute;mara; este a&ntilde;o, fui yo quien hizo las entrevistas. Significa mucho reflexionar sobre d&oacute;nde estoy ahora comparado con d&oacute;nde estaba hace un a&ntilde;o.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Me encanta IRE porque crea un espacio para conectar con la comunidad hispanohablante y tener interacci&oacute;n directa con los contratistas. Es un ambiente incre&iacute;ble para conectar, establecer relaciones y aprender.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Alberto y yo tuvimos la oportunidad de recorrer el piso de exhibici&oacute;n y conectar con muchos de nuestros socios, incluidos&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/qxo">QXO</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/mule-hide">MuleHide</a>, <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/tamko">TAMKO&reg;</a>&nbsp;y&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/srs-distribution-inc">SRS Distribution</a>. Tambi&eacute;n conectamos con los socios, proveedores, embajadores y ganadores de premios de <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/srs-distribution-para-latinos">SRS Para Latinos</a>.</p>

<p>&iexcl;Est&eacute;n atentos para todas&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@RoofersCoffeeShopEnEspanol/playlists">las entrevistas En Espa&ntilde;ol</a> que vienen pronto!</p>
</blockquote>

<p>Alberto Torres, coordinador de contenido en espa&ntilde;ol y el miembro m&aacute;s nuevo del equipo, comparte el mismo sentimiento de crecimiento al vivir IRE desde una perspectiva completamente diferente este a&ntilde;o.&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote>
<p><img src="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/uploads/media/2026/02/ire-where-community-confidence-and-connection-took-center-stage-2.png" style="float:right; height:230px; margin-left:20px; width:251px" /></p>

<p>En a&ntilde;os anteriores asist&iacute; como invitado, pero esta vez estuve trabajando en el evento.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Como IRE es el evento m&aacute;s grande de la industria de techos, al principio se sinti&oacute; un poco intimidante. Pero una vez que llegu&eacute;, todo comenz&oacute; a fluir. Me encontr&eacute; con Jessica en el lounge de SRS Para Latinos, y la confianza que ella ten&iacute;a en m&iacute; era mayor que la que yo ten&iacute;a en m&iacute; mismo. Me entreg&oacute; la c&aacute;mara y me dijo que comenzara a grabar como si fuera lo m&aacute;s natural del mundo. Yo era el nuevo integrante del equipo, rodeado de tantos profesionales hispanos &mdash; personas que han construido carreras s&oacute;lidas en la industria &mdash; esperando para ver a otros l&iacute;deres recibir sus reconocimientos. Y honestamente, sabes lo intimidante que eso puede ser. Pero respir&eacute; profundo y comenc&eacute; a grabar.&nbsp;</p>

<p>El evento fue incre&iacute;ble, y no podr&iacute;a haberlo logrado sin el apoyo y el &aacute;nimo de mis compa&ntilde;eros en RoofersCoffeeShop&reg;. Lo que m&aacute;s me impact&oacute; no fue el tama&ntilde;o del piso de exhibici&oacute;n, sino el sentido de comunidad. IRE realmente se siente como m&aacute;s que un evento: se siente como una reuni&oacute;n familiar. Tanto dentro del centro de convenciones como afuera, la gente estaba genuinamente feliz de verse, conectar y pasar tiempo juntos.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Esta experiencia me record&oacute; que la industria del techado est&aacute; construida sobre relaciones, y que todos tenemos un lugar para crecer, contribuir y ser vistos.&nbsp;</p>
</blockquote>

<h3>Celebrando logros y creando espacios de inclusi&oacute;n&nbsp;&nbsp;</h3>

<p><img src="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/uploads/media/2026/02/ire-where-community-confidence-and-connection-took-center-stage-3.JPG" style="float:right; height:300px; margin-left:20px; width:533px" />El evento de este a&ntilde;o marc&oacute; un logro importante para los NWIR Days de&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/nwir">National Women in Roofing</a>&rsquo;s que precedieron a IRE. Megan Ellsworth, nuestra directora de multimedia, captur&oacute; el peso emocional del momento:</p>

<blockquote>
<p>Lo m&aacute;s destacado para m&iacute; durante la semana de IRE fueron los National Women in Roofing Days. Celebramos los 10 a&ntilde;os de la asociaci&oacute;n, y fueron dos d&iacute;as emocionantes y profundamente significativos llenos de conexi&oacute;n, aprendizaje y crecimiento. Algunas de mis sesiones favoritas fueron la clase con tem&aacute;tica de Survivor sobre resiliencia, la clase de <a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/mandy-mcintyre-rcs-influencer">Mandy McIntyre</a> sobre confianza y el discurso principal de las fundadoras por la ma&ntilde;ana.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Haber visto la creaci&oacute;n de NWIR desde que ten&iacute;a 17 a&ntilde;os hasta ahora ha sido un honor y un privilegio. Ver a mi mam&aacute;, Heidi J. Ellsworth, y a las otras tres mujeres fundadoras hablar sobre las luchas, alegr&iacute;as y triunfos de iniciar NWIR fue conmovedor y demuestra no solo lo lejos que han llegado, sino tambi&eacute;n lo que a&uacute;n falta por avanzar.&nbsp;</p>
</blockquote>

<h3><img src="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/uploads/media/2026/02/ire-where-community-confidence-and-connection-took-center-stage-4.JPG" style="float:right; height:290px; margin-left:20px; width:220px" /></h3>

<h3>Las relaciones son la base de la industria&nbsp;</h3>

<p>Una y otra vez, nuestro equipo lleg&oacute; a la misma conclusi&oacute;n: IRE se mueve gracias a las relaciones.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Dani Sheehan, estratega de contenido para The Coffee Shops, explic&oacute;:&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Pas&eacute; los tres d&iacute;as recorriendo el piso de exhibici&oacute;n con Camden durante las entrevistas, y fue un recordatorio poderoso del impacto que tiene esta industria. Estar all&iacute; hizo posible no solo ver el evento, sino realmente experimentarlo: escuchando las diferentes historias de nuestros socios y conociendo aspectos de sus negocios que no siempre vemos.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Encontrarse con rostros conocidos del a&ntilde;o pasado, reconectar con amigos y pasar tiempo con socios como&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/certainteed">CertainTeed</a> fue sin duda uno de los puntos m&aacute;s altos de la semana. Fue positivo, energizante y genuinamente divertido.</p>
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<p><img src="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/uploads/media/2026/02/ire-where-community-confidence-and-connection-took-center-stage-5.jpeg" style="float:left; height:340px; margin-right:20px; width:255px" />James Ellsworth, nuestro CFO, sinti&oacute; que ese sentido de comunidad se manifest&oacute; en formas sorprendentes:&nbsp;</p>

<p>Fue una semana muy buena y positiva. El escenario de grabaci&oacute;n en IRE hizo 89 entrevistas en tres d&iacute;as, y Karen manej&oacute; la mayor parte. Tuvimos expertos de toda la industria queriendo participar. La sala de espera para invitados que ten&iacute;amos fue todo un punto de encuentro. Todos quer&iacute;an convivir y relajarse ah&iacute;. Y fue muy divertido esta ma&ntilde;ana ver a Alberto y Jessica entregar nuestras mochilas. Hasta los ni&ntilde;os peque&ntilde;os las estaban usando, lo cual fue adorable. The Coffee Shops estuvo en todas partes. Fue una semana incre&iacute;ble, muy ocupada y exitosa.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Contando historias como servicio para la industria&nbsp;</h3>

<p>En el centro de todo estuvo un prop&oacute;sito compartido: contar las historias de la industria y asegurarnos de que nadie se quede fuera. Karen Edwards, COO de The Coffee Shops, dej&oacute; su huella entrevistando a contactos de la industria en el escenario:&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Estar en el escenario y entrevistar a nuestros socios, proveedores y fabricantes de todo el evento fue incre&iacute;blemente gratificante. Es muy especial poder llevar un pedacito de IRE a las personas que no pueden asistir.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Nuestro objetivo es enfocarnos en la industria: contando historias, teniendo conversaciones y compartiendo esas entrevistas &mdash; y como dice Heidi, elevando y amplificando a toda la industria. Fue una semana fabulosa.&nbsp;</p>
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<p><img src="https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/uploads/media/2026/02/ire-where-community-confidence-and-connection-took-center-stage-6.JPG" style="float:left; height:300px; margin-right:20px; width:180px" />Lauren White, nuestra editora en jefe, lo resumi&oacute; mejor al reflexionar sobre lo que significa presentarse con intenci&oacute;n:&nbsp;</p>

<p>Siempre es tan divertido ver los mismos rostros a&ntilde;o tras a&ntilde;o&hellip; poder ir al piso de exhibici&oacute;n y resaltar esos stands, preguntarles &lsquo;&iquest;Qu&eacute; quieren mostrar?&rsquo; La gente apreciaba mucho que vini&eacute;ramos, que mostr&aacute;ramos sus stands y convers&aacute;ramos con ellos. 2026 es el a&ntilde;o del crecimiento.&nbsp;</p>

<p>IRE 2026 reforz&oacute; algo que ya sabemos pero que nunca debemos dar por sentado: esta industria est&aacute; construida por personas que se muestran para apoyarse mutuamente. Ya sea tomando un nuevo rol, celebrando un logro, reconectando con viejos amigos o creando espacio para nuevas voces, IRE demostr&oacute; una vez m&aacute;s que el techado es una comunidad unida e incre&iacute;ble.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Y para nuestro equipo, fue un honor ser parte de ello.&nbsp;</p>

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