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Smarter packaging, same proven performance
By Dani Sheehan. Get the same trusted silicone formula, just packaged to help reduce waste, improve crew productivity and simplify everyday roof repair work. Crews don’t want to wrestle with oversized buckets for small repairs, waste material at the end of the day or slow down production with unnecessary cleanup. ...
How attic ventilation defends your roof year-round
By Jesse Sanchez. These high-performance solutions do more than circulate air — they protect your home from the inside out. A well-ventilated attic may not be the first thing homeowners think about when considering roof health, but it's one of the most crucial. Gibraltar Building Accessories, through its flagship Air ...
Raising the bar with order-ready reports built for contractors
By Dani Sheehan. By combining AI-driven speed, order-ready detail and a price point designed for everyday use, Instant Roofer is helping contractors move more efficiently from first click to final order. At the International Roofing Expo (IRE) 2026, Instant Roofer CEO Jeff Berzolla made it clear that while the company ...
Phew — it’s Free Freight February!
By Jenny Yu. Take advantage of this limited-time deal on TRA Snow & Sun orders placed in the month of February! As winter weather continues and we enter the month of February, many roofing contractors begin to feel the seasonal slowdown. Fewer jobs and tighter budgets can put ...
When debris starts moving faster than doubt
By Jesse Sanchez. Showing how a smaller machine can move debris faster, keep crews safer and turn efficiency from an idea into something contractors can watch happen in real time. On The Coffee Shops™ Sound Stage sponsored by SRS Distribution, at the International Roofing Expo (IRE), ...
A booth to remember at IRE 2026
By Anna Lockhart. Central States Manufacturing is bringing their A-game to IRE 2026 with a thoughtfully designed booth for the trade show floor. In preparation for the upcoming roofing event of the year – International Roofing Expo 2026 (IRE) – brands across the industry are gearing up to ...
A conversation with IFD president Dirk Bollwerk
By Emma Peterson. How the IFD supports roofers worldwide through connection, shared standards and next‑generation training. The Internationale Föderation des Dachdeckerhandwerks (in English known as International Federation for the Roofing Trade or IFD) was originally founded in 1952 with the simple goal of creating a space for roofing professionals ...
A rocket that transports debris safely and efficiently
By Jesse Sanchez. Learn how this machine is changing the way contractors approach debris cleanup on jobsites. The CoatingsCoffeeShop soundstage at World of Concrete, sponsored by Tremco, saw many different faces throughout the three-day trade show, one of which was Rob Thorson from Rocket Equipment. He talked with Megan Ellsworth ...
Solutions supporting safer, more productive jobsites
By Wryker Construction Supply. Wryker provides product offerings that support contractors daily from hydration and waste management ot tool storage and fall protection. Recent product listings from Wryker Construction Supply highlight hydration, waste management, tool storage and fall protection solutions serving construction crews nationwide. Featured offerings include Wryker Overtime electrolyte ...
Innovative roofing solution turns heads at industry expo
By Jesse Sanchez. Durable, beautiful and storm-resistant, this roofing material is turning heads for a reason. Contractors, manufacturers and roofing professionals from across the Northeast gathered at the Northeast Roofing Contractors Association (NERCA) Expo, but one company in particular caught the eye of attendees and industry insiders alike. Brava Roof ...
