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Nominate a veteran for a new roof!
By Emma Peterson. QXO for Veterans is looking to replace the roof of 13 veterans or veteran organizations around North America at no cost. For seven years now, QXO has run an initiative to support veterans called QXO for Veterans (previously known as Beacon of Hope). In that time, ...
Your complete guide to roofing software's features and functionality
By Jobba Trade Technologies. As you start to decide on the project management software that is right for you, it is important to know the main features and functionality of your top picks. Some providers only offer one or two solutions, but complete roofing software options offer a lot more that ...
Keeping cities cool from the top down
By Emma Peterson. How CertainTeed’s CoolStar line is helping combat rising urban temperatures. Rising temperatures around the world are causing issues for both individuals’ health and our communities as a whole. According the to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, between 2011 and 2023, 423 people had died due to ...
S-5! presenta una nueva solución para carports solares diseñada para anclar módulos FV en carports
El diseño proporciona una instalación más rápida, mayor resistencia y confiabilidad a largo plazo. S-5!, líder de la industria en soluciones de fijación solar para techos metálicos, presenta su nueva abrazadera para aplicaciones solares en carports, expandiendo su tecnología de fijación solar certificada a estructuras tipo canopy y carport. La abrazadera ...
Good music for a good cause
By Emma Peterson. Get ready to rock out with SRS at IRE 2026! Guided by the philosophy that “growth comes not just from investing in our business, but also in our people and the communities we serve,” SRS Distribution established the Raise the Roof Foundation in 2012. This foundation’s mission ...
Preventing failures before they happen
By Jenny Yu. A roofing expert discusses the importance of proper roof securement to keep roofs compliant and properties safe. When it comes to rooftop systems like ammonia refrigeration lines, proper securement isn’t just about keeping equipment in place; it’s about safety, compliance and protecting major investments. Mark Vargas ...
Less work, more roof
By Jesse Sanchez. This metal-over-metal retrofit system is making life easier for contractors by reducing the hassles of traditional re-roofing. Roof Hugger is giving contractors a smarter way to reroof by offering a metal-over-metal retrofit system that replaces heavy labor with quick and easy installation. From skipping full tear-offs to ...
Don’t let the cold bring you down
By Versico Roofing Systems. Versico’s recommendations for protecting adhesives, primers and QA accessories through the winter months. As most of the Northern Hemisphere transitions into wintertime, it is important to be aware of how colder weather can impact your roofing products. Many materials need to be installed and/or stored ...
Day in, day out durability
By Thomas Furrer, Leister. Invest in tools that will last decades. Invest in Leister. In the field of geomembrane installation, whether it be building a tunnel, creating a landfill site or working on a roof, a dependable welding device is as good as gold. A successful geotechnical engineer or installer ...
Sol Vista Roofing teams up with Rocky Mountain Snow Guards to offer safe snow retention systems
The partnership is based on excellent team assistance from the snow retention company, along with fair pricing and quick turnaround times for product delivery. When installing or replacing roofing systems in Colorado and Wyoming, a dependable snow retention system is not a luxury, it’s a necessity. That’s the message roofer Kyle ...
