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Repairing vertical seams made simple
By Dani Sheehan. Seams may be a weak point on metal roofs, but with the right products, you can deliver durable, watertight repairs. Metal roofs are known for their durability and long service life, but like any roofing system, they are not immune to deficiencies. One common problem contractors encounter ...
A more durable, flexible seal
By Franklin International. Designed for professionals, this sealant offers exceptional tooling and a watertight seal for years to come. When it comes to sealing joints to last, Titebond’s UA 920 Sealant brings professional strength and flexibility to nearly any job site. Developed by Titebond, the elastomeric urethane acrylic formula is ...
Drones take roof data to new heights
By Benchmark. Drone tech is transforming how commercial roofs are inspected, maintained and budgeted. Collecting data for a roof doesn’t always require climbing ladders or guessing from grainy photos nowadays. Today’s roofing decisions start hundreds of feet above ground with the help of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV’s), also known as ...
Durable solar ventilation for energy-smart roofs
By Jesse Sanchez. Stand out with Attic Breeze’s solar ventilation systems, now approved for fortified roofing. Attic Breeze is making headlines at the Western Roofing Expo with a timely message for roofing professionals and homeowners: solar-powered ventilation isn’t just smart, it’s strategic. As demand for energy-efficient building materials rises, the ...
Your guide to successful single-ply roof restoration
By Dani Sheehan. With the right surface preparation, primer and coating system, single-ply roofs can be restored into high-performing, monolithic systems that last decades longer. Single-ply roofing systems are among the most common low-slope solutions across the country. Lightweight, waterproof and relatively easy to install, these membranes offer contractors a ...
Utilizing integrations and AI to improve customer experience
By Jenny Yu. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, Leap continues to grow its platform and impact with technology innovations. At the North East Roofing Contractors Association (NERCA) show in March 2025, Farith Odar, sales manager at Leap, spoke with Karen Edwards at The Coffee Shops™ Sound Stage ...
Roof sales as easy as online shopping
By Dani Sheehan. Roofle is shifting the way contractors and homeowners engage. Revolutionize your roofing business and sell more roofs digitally. Picture this: a homeowner visits your website, explores roofing options like they would a new pair of sneakers, gets an instant quote, pre-qualifies for financing and clicks to buy ...
A commitment to culture and continuous improvement
By Jenny Yu. Meet one of IKO Industries’ plant managers, Burke Nichols, and learn about what he likes most about his role with the company. As plant manager at the IKO Industries’ Hagerstown, Maryland, facility, Burke Nichols oversees the production of TPO and polyiso insulation. It’s a job ...
Storm-ready roofing
By APOC. From inspections to emergency repairs, APOC provides the systems, products and support you need to keep every roof resilient through hurricane season. As hurricane and monsoon seasons intensify across the U.S., roofing systems face relentless challenges — high winds, driving rain and sudden temperature shifts. For contractors, this ...
Subcontractors find their voice
By Jesse Sanchez. A new partnership aims to give tradespeople more power at the table, both on site and in the statehouse. Utah’s subcontractors and suppliers are stepping into the spotlight with a new unified front. The Utah Roofing Contractors Association (URCA) has joined forces with the Utah Subcontractor/Supplier Alliance ...
